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This fall, the Georgia Southern Planetarium is running a new DigiStar system that will expand its offerings in exciting new ways. Check out a behind the scenes look at the new equipment, and buy your tickets now for the upcoming Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon show.

Bulloch County softball teams took home a bunch of wins in the second week of the season. Between all 4 schools, the softball teams finished with a combined record of 7-1 on the week.

The federal government has approved Georgia's new state-based health insurance exchange, Georgia Access, which will launch on November 1 and aims to provide Georgians with improved coverage options and higher reimbursements for healthcare providers.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is inviting public feedback on the proposed replacement of the SR 21 BU/SR 73 bridge at Ogeechee Railroad in Sylvania, with details and comments accessible through a virtual Public Information Open House online until September 17.

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One year after the tragic deaths of Knowledge and Kingston Bailey and their mother Shatasha Fields, family members are carrying on important work in their memory. Bailey Boys Car Seats offers car seat safety checks, certified installations, and appropriately-sized new seats to families in need -- all for free.

The Georgia Southern Performing Arts Center (PAC) is relaunching its Matinee Series with a diverse lineup of 11 engaging productions designed for all ages, providing an enriching and accessible theater experience for students, families, and community members. Previously open only to school groups, the PAC is now welcoming the wider community to this affordable daytime series.

The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced a series of lane closures and detours starting Monday, August 26, for the 16@95 Improvement Projects, which will involve significant work on Interstate 16 and the I-16/I-95 Interchange.

The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed a new measles case in metro Atlanta, linked to an unvaccinated individual who was exposed to the virus abroad, prompting an investigation to track potential contacts and prevent further spread. DPH is reminding the public that the MMR vaccine is safe and effective in preventing measles.

In Atlanta, 23 individuals, including current and former inmates along with external accomplices, face federal charges for using drones to smuggle illegal drugs and cellphones into Georgia state prisons.