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A Bulloch County woman tragically lost her life in an early morning house fire Monday morning. As dangerously cold temperatures are forecast to descend upon the region in the coming days, local fire officials are issuing urgent reminders about fire safety, particularly regarding heating equipment.

Governor Brian Kemp called on Georgia business leaders Tuesday to help push tort reform, his top priority for the 2025 legislative session, across the finish line. Speaking at the annual Eggs and Issues breakfast, Kemp emphasized the importance of early and strong engagement to ensure the success of tort reform legislation.

Your library card can do much more than check out books!  From experience passes to eBooks to borrowing your favorite movies, libraries are full of ways to put your library card to good use.

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Celebrating a century of life, Margarete Albrecht Moeller, a beloved resident of The Gardens in Statesboro, marked her 100th birthday with family, friends, and plenty of smiles.

Fixing the Boro recently held their 2nd Annual Neuter Year Celebration, offering free spays and neuters and received an overwhelming response. With the help of a grant awarded last year from the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the generosity of the community, they have been able to fund the spay and neuter of many cats and dogs in our community.

Weather permitting, Georgia DOT will implement lane closures on I-16 and I-95 from January 20-25 for the 16@95 Improvement Projects, which include widening I-16 and reconstructing the I-16/I-95 interchange. Closures will occur during both daytime and nighttime hours, with motorists advised to expect delays and exercise caution in work zones.

A one-two punch of winter weather is headed for the Statesboro area, with the National Weather Service issuing both a Winter Storm Watch for possible snow accumulation and a Cold Weather Advisory for frigid temperatures. The combination of snow and sub-freezing conditions is expected to create hazardous conditions for several days.

Governor Brian Kemp announced this week that he will request an additional $50 million in state grants to improve security in Georgia schools, bringing the total funding for the current fiscal year to $158 million. The added funding aims to enhance safety measures in schools across the state, following heightened concerns after a tragic shooting at Apalachee High School last year.

The Springfield, Missouri native began her basketball journey at the same high school as her current GS coach, Hana Haden.