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Leadership Southeast Georgia (LSEGA) is seeking the next generation of community leaders. The organization has announced the opening of nominations for its Class of 2026, offering a professional development program for individuals committed to shaping the future of the region.

The Statesboro-Bulloch County Library ushers in new creative opportunities each week during the summer, giving kids a safe space to let their imaginations run wild through fun, hands-on crafting projects. This fall, the fun will continue as the programming shifts to a monthly gathering for teens to socialize and create.

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As part of their community outreach efforts, local metal recycler SA Recycling Statesboro recently presented a check to Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County, supporting the construction of new homes.

James “Jim” Crittenden III grew up in Statesboro, Georgia, and went on to appear in 38 film and television productions over five decades. He got his start as an extra in a movie filmed near home, later moving to Los Angeles, where he built a steady career as a character actor. Though he lived and worked in California, he stayed connected to his hometown, where classmates and neighbors followed his on-screen appearances with pride.

Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) construction partners will close interstate lanes at the locations below for the 16@95 Improvement Projects, which will widen Interstate 16 (I-16) and reconstruct the I-16/I-95 Interchange.

Motorists traveling on I-95 South near Exit 87 should prepare for significant delays beginning August 5th. L. C. Whitford Co., Inc. will be shifting traffic lanes as part of a bridge maintenance project, the Georgia Department of Transportation announced Thursday.

The Georgia Ports Authority announced Tuesday a landmark year, moving 5.7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during the last fiscal year, an impressive 8.6% increase over fiscal 2024.

Georgia's small businesses can now access expert advice on vendor management. The UGA SBDC at Georgia Southern University is offering a webinar led by a supply chain expert, Steve Trussell, to teach practical strategies for reducing costs and securing better deals.

Ann R. Purcell, the chair of the Georgia State Transportation Board (STB), has been recognized for her significant contributions to the engineering field, earning a spot on Engineering Georgia magazine's prestigious '100 Influential Women in Georgia Engineering' list.