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With the 4th of July approaching, the American Red Cross offers essential safety tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday for you and your loved ones, including guidelines on fireworks and heat safety, alongside opportunities for First Aid training.

Shane's Rib Shack is celebrating its re-opening under new ownership and with a fresh new look. The restaurant has been closed for remodeling after the transition but is now back and better than ever.

From 6pm on Wednesday, July 3 to 6am on Monday, July 8, impaired drivers can call AAA for a free ride home. Remember: it’s NEVER safe to drive impaired. Please get home safely.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has announced approved hunting dates and regulations for the 2024-2025 migratory bird season, enabling waterfowl hunters to plan ahead.

Save the date for CASA Ogeechee's annual Superhero Run! It's scheduled for this October in Guyton, and funds raised will support children in Bulloch, Screven, Jenkins, and Effingham counties.

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Bulloch County Commissioners convened for their bi-monthly meeting on July 2, 2022, addressing a range of county matters including eight rezoning requests. The proposed 81-home subdivision off Horace Mitchell Road sparked intense debate, with Attorney Steve Rushing advocating for approval alongside developers and landowners, despite concerns raised by local residents.

Donya Glenn earned his bachelor’s degree in public health from Georgia Southern in just three years. He credits the many student resources on campus for helping him excel as a student and graduate with no student loan debt. He's currently completing an internship at the Willow Hill Heritage & Renaissance Center, and next up, he plans to return to Southern and earn his MPH.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10825, Statesboro, invites all citizens to join them on July 4, 2024, at the Bulloch County Judicial Annex for an Independence Day Commemoration featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence, an explanation of the Pledge of Allegiance, and insights into the significance of the 13 folds of the American flag.

The Mountain West Conference announced that Georgia Southern's football game against Nevada on Sept. 7 will kick off at 4pm (PT)/7pm (ET) and will be broadcast on truTV and streamed on Max.