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Georgia's mail delivery performance hit a low point in the second quarter of this year, ranking last in the nation with only 63.7% of first-class mail delivered on time, despite improvements over earlier in the year, according to a report from the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General.

Chatham County commuters can anticipate a significant traffic shift on State Route 25 over the Savannah River in Port Wentworth, as the Georgia Department of Transportation prepares to open the new Houlihan Bridge on Monday, July 15, marking a pivotal milestone in a project aimed at enhancing regional infrastructure and traffic flow.

Don't forget to help "stuff the bus" for the children of Bulloch County! Join Prevent Child Abuse Bulloch and United Way of Southeast Georgia by dropping off needed supplies at convenient locations around town, now through July 16.

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Brooklet City Council approved Thursday night several first readings of several key ordinances including annexation of nearly 300 acres for development, discussed the Brooklet Farmers Market, city sanitation fees, and approved Carter Crawford as the Interim City Manager. Read more for all business covered at the meeting.

All students in the system will continue to receive free breakfast, but six additional schools have qualified for free lunch for all students, regardless of family income and with no application process, under the Community Eligibility Provision.

Ogeechee Technical College’s FBLA Collegiate chapter excelled at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL, achieving a remarkable 5th place nationally for the Outstanding Chapter award, underscoring their exceptional dedication and accomplishments throughout the year.

Freedom Through Recovery is partnering with the Averitt Center for the Arts to bring an evening of speakers, art, music, and food to the community, with a goal of raising awareness of opioid misuse prevention and recovery, on August 9.

The products, commonly available at consumable hemp retailers and tobacco and vape shops, as well as online, may contain harmful and undisclosed ingredients. Severe adverse effects reported include seizures, decreased level of consciousness, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, and respiratory failure.

Three new assistants will join Head Coach Chris Adams for the upcoming season.