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With the Shelter Collab grant, the HSGS will lead a regional effort covering 10 counties to understand what problems exist, what resources are needed, and what solutions can be created to help those county shelters achieve no-kill status.

Introduced by House Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones, the new law will double paid parental leave for state workers following the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child in their home, providing a total leave of up to 240 hours.

A 20 year old male gunshot victim was treated and released from EGRMC and three suspects have been arrested after an overnight shooting in Statesboro.

Avery Beasley, Bonnie Blackburn, Enyia Bostic, Hannah Etheridge, Bryn Green, Faith Jones, Michalla Jones, Maranda Martin, Taylor Rhymes-Weidner, and Madison Wooley received their pins in the ceremony on April 18.

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Advanced/Early voting begins on Monday, April 29, 2024 for the General Primary Election. Grice Connect is providing you with a one stop guide to answer any of your questions regarding voting in the election. Make a plan and VOTE.

Early voting in local races begins on April 29, 2024 for the May 21st general primary election. Grice Connect reached out to each local candidate in a contested race to learn more about their priorities, if elected or re-elected. Review the candidates and make plans to vote.

The first two Gulfstream G700 aircraft have been delivered to customers and are now in service. The maximum operating speed of the G700 is Mach 0.935, the fastest in the Gulfstream fleet.

Tree Board appointments are a three-year term, with meetings taking place once a month. The deadline to apply to be considered for an appointment is May 3.

Family and Kids fishing events are sponsored across the state by multiple partners, such as counties and municipalities, conservation groups and more. The Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division co-sponsors many events by providing channel catfish or trout to improve fishing, educational materials for participants and guidance for sponsors.