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Attention Georgia dove hunters: The 2024-2025 dove season begins on Saturday, September 7 and offers an excellent chance to introduce new hunters to the sport while enjoying well-prepared public dove fields throughout the state.

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The Fantasy Band had Statesboro residents feeling fun and fancy free for a Thursday night! Make plans now to attend the final concert in the summer Downtown Live series on September 12.

​After months of discussion and three public hearings, the Bulloch County Board of Education set the millage rate at 7.932 mills, meaning $7.932 in tax is levied for every $1,000 of assessed property value.

Qualifying ended on Thursday with three candidates qualifying. John Grotheer, Kenneth Jackson, and Tangie Reese Johnson have all qualified to run for Statesboro City Council District 1 in this November's special election.

Statesboro's Lissa Leege has led the way locally with sustainability efforts for Georgia Southern University, the Statesboro community, and beyond. Learn more about her commitment to preserving our environment, which extends all the way into her own backyard.

Shuman Farms is teaming up with the Idaho Potato Commission and Georgia Southern University Athletics to present "Rooted Rivalry: Onions vs. Potatoes," a fun-filled tailgate event celebrating these iconic vegetables at the Eagles’ football home opener on August 31 in Statesboro. Meet the Shuman Farms' Giant Sweet Onion and IPC's Spuddy Buddy, and see the Big Idaho Potato Truck before you cheer on the hometeam.

The Bulloch Academy Gators softball team hosted the Edmund Burke Academy Spartans in a battle of two teams that are off to hot starts. The Lady Gators took down the Spartans 7-3.

Galactic Comics & Games is celebrating a unique Back to School Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, August 24, featuring a selection of free comics and a special meet-and-greet with talented guest artists.

Amid ongoing mail processing issues, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is pushing the IRS to address penalties and delays faced by Georgians due to chronic USPS performance problems affecting federal tax payments.