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Interstate 16 eastbound is closed in Bulloch County, GA at exit 132 on Friday, June 14, 2024 due to a multi car crash. Traffic is being detoured and motorist are encouraged to avoid the area for the remainder of the night.

Have you seen the impressive chalk drawings that pop up on the sidewalks around the Georgia Southern Statesboro campus? Get to know Daniel Wair, the man behind the art.

Natasha Goss, associate professor of accounting and business, and Jennifer Fields, director of admissions, recently completed the 14th cohort of the program. University presidents nominate academic and staff leaders to participate. From the nominees, individuals are selected for the program and participate in a leadership development curriculum that includes content, personal reflection, job shadowing and cross-mentoring.

Georgia Department of Transportation continues essential road work throughout Southeast Georgia.  As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue Saturday, June 15 through Friday, June 21. 

Blood donations typically decline in late spring and early summer, especially during holiday weeks. Unfortunately, this proved true last month, when the Red Cross collected 20,000 fewer blood donations than needed to protect its national blood supply. With potential severe weather and record-breaking travel ahead this summer, the supply may be affected even further. Right now, blood and platelet donors are critically needed to help patients in need of lifesaving transfusions.

The SHS Class of 1984 will celebrate its 40th reunion on July 13. Tickets are on sale now, and the deadline to register is June 23.

Grice Connect's interactive events calendar makes it easy to find fun events for date night or the entire family in and around Statesboro. Check it out and start making plans now!

Keen’s appointment follows an announcement last fall by AU President Brooks A. Keel, PhD, that he would retire following the 2023-24 academic year, ending a 40-year career in higher education. Keen will become president of the university effective July 1, 2024.