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A tragic incident at Smith State Prison in Glennville has left the community reeling after a young Statesboro woman, Aureon Grace, was fatally shot by an inmate while on duty in the prison kitchen.

GingerSnap and MoonPie, two beloved therapy goats, are making a significant impact in Statesboro. Recently, GingerSnap brought comfort and joy to students at Bulloch Academy during final exams, showcasing the profound benefits of animal-assisted therapy, where their presence alleviated stress while encouraging emotional support and social skills development in students.

The class recently visited Bulloch County and learned from experts at the Georgia Southern University Institute for Health Logistics and Analytics, participated in discussions with Bulloch County Youth 4-H, received a presentation on Ogeechee Tech’s workforce development initiatives, enjoyed a wildlife demonstration by the Georgia Southern University’s Wildlife Center, and visited Double B Ranch and Poultry Farms and Wade Hodges Farm.

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. The lane closures are necessary for widening activities for I-16 and bridge work at the I-16/I-516 Interchange.

The Benedictine Military School graduate has spent his years tirelessly serving the Savannah and Statesboro soccer communities, while keeping his sights set on a professional contract.

The last day to be tested for COVID-19 at a community testing site will be June 30, 2024.

Anyone, including high-level juniors and adults, is eligible to compete as long as they are current ITA members. Results will be automatically sent to the ITF World Tennis Number database.

Over the week of June 3-7, the Builders for Christ came down to Fostering Bulloch's 7th Mile Farm to frame two additional camp cabins and a caretakers lodge. While their timeline looked to be impossible, they thrive when the odds are against them.

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