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Newkirk wins Bulloch County Commissioner 2-C Runoff Election

Newkirk wins Bulloch County Commissioner 2-C Runoff Election

Nick Newkirk will move on to the November election after defeating incumbent Commissioner Jappy Stringer in a run off election Tuesday evening.
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An easier way to vacay: Dream Vacations with Statesboro's Kaye House

An easier way to vacay: Dream Vacations with Statesboro's Kaye House

Take the stress out of planning a vacation with the help of Statesboro's Certified Travel Associate Kaye House. Kaye, an avid traveler herself, loves helping making travel dreams come true. Reach out to her before you book your next cruise or vacation and see the difference she will make for you. Best yet, if you book through her it cost you nothing for her services.
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Georgia Ports Authority sees 22 percent container growth

Georgia Ports Authority sees 22 percent container growth

The Port of Savannah has achieved an increase in container trade for every month of Calendar Year 2024, compared to 2023. GPA’s May performance improved on its April numbers by 11 percent.
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Shooting Incident Unfolds at Gas Pro Travel Center in Bulloch County, One Person in Critical Condition

Shooting Incident Unfolds at Gas Pro Travel Center in Bulloch County, One Person in Critical Condition

Law enforcement in Bulloch County, Georgia, is currently investigating a shooting incident that took place at the Gas Pro Travel Center on US 301 South, leading to one person being critically injured.
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Gulfstream G500 and G600 each exceed 100,000 flight hours

Gulfstream G500 and G600 each exceed 100,000 flight hours

The G500 can fly 5,300 nautical miles at Mach 0.85 or 4,500 nm at Mach 0.90, and the G600 can fly 6,600 nm at Mach 0.85 or 5,600 nm at Mach 0.90.
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Board of Commissions pass $156 million FY25 budget at Tuesday's meeting

Board of Commissions pass $156 million FY25 budget at Tuesday's meeting

Commissioners approved the FY25 budget that will continue to improve public safety and allow a millage roll back. They praised public safety for their heroic work in a multi-casualty crash involving a bus on Friday evening and honored one of their own, Darryl "Hop" Hopkins for being named to the GS Athletics Hall of Fame. Keep reading for all business covered at the meeting.
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Sen. Ossoff introduces legislation to strengthen national security at Hunter Army Airfield

Sen. Ossoff introduces legislation to strengthen national security at Hunter Army Airfield

Sen. Ossoff has introduced the Hunter Army Airfield Act, which aims to replace current sub-standard facilities with a new consolidated facility that will support better training and storage areas for the 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment and 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment to train and execute their airborne operations.
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Four more Portal High athletes ink their committment to play at the next level

Four more Portal High athletes ink their committment to play at the next level

Portal Middle High Athletics is proud of all athletes that have signed this past school year.
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Mark your calendars! Firecracker Fest 2024 is Saturday, June 29, at Mill Creek Park

Mark your calendars! Firecracker Fest 2024 is Saturday, June 29, at Mill Creek Park

Get ready to celebrate Firecracker Fest 2024 at Mill Creek Park on Saturday, June 29, starting at 5pm. With something for everyone, the event will feature the traditional frog jumping contest (bring your own frog), live entertainment, bounce houses and, of course, FIREWORKS!
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Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Announces First Production Vehicle to Be 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Announces First Production Vehicle to Be 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) officially announced that the first production vehicle to be produced at the company’s new Metaplant will be the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5.
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