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The Lady Panthers Flag Football team begins its season Monday, October 21. We take a look at what we can expect from the team this upcoming season.

This year marks the seventeenth year of the Ogeechee Area Hospice Community Chicken Dinner fundraiser. Plates are just $10 and benefit this community supported, non-profit hospice.

Georgia's class of 2024 continues to shine, beating the national average on the ACT for the eighth year in a row, with standout scores in reading.

Recently, Freedom Through Recovery: Susan Ford RCO held its 4th annual Recovery Field Day and hosted the Georgia Recovers Bus Tour. Freedom Through Recovery’s goal is to provide many peers with the experience that recovery is real, and that life can be full of fun without the bonds of Substance Use.

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The Pancake House at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair has been a cherished tradition since its founding by Marion Brantley in 1964. Thanks to dedicated volunteers like Don Whaley, who upheld its legacy for over two decades, the establishment has continued to thrive. Volunteer Barry Turner shared insights with Grice Connect, highlighting the Pancake House's role in creating lasting memories for families and fostering a sense of togetherness in Statesboro.

Bulloch County voters turned out in record numbers this past weekend, setting a new high for Saturday voting with 845 ballots cast on October 19, 2024. As early voting continues, local officials are seeing significant engagement, with over 6,800 votes already placed in the 2024 general election.

The inaugural "Comedy for a Cause" at The Blue Room drew a packed crowd and raised $5,000 for Safe Haven. Organized by DWTSS Team Duvall/Schwertfeger, the event featured a mix of comedy and live music, creating an unforgettable night of entertainment and community support.

A rapidly spreading woods fire on Westside Road Sunday afternoon sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky, visible from miles away. Firefighters from multiple agencies responded swiftly, managing to contain the blaze before it could damage any nearby structures.

Georgia Southern University’s Tyler Cyronak, Ph.D., has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to explore the critical role of seagrass in climate change mitigation through enhanced carbon dioxide removal.