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Georgia Southern’s Parker Claxton is swinging his way into the spotlight, earning his first-ever NCAA Division I PING All-Region honor after a standout junior season on the links.

The Georgia Ports Authority has launched a new mobile app designed to streamline the experience for truck drivers at the Port of Savannah, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce wait times.

A public meeting will be held in Statesboro on June 11 and in Bloomingdale on June 12 to discuss the proposed widening project, which plans to add a third lane in both the eastbound and westbound directions.

With recovery from Hurricane Helene still underway, federal forecasters are warning of an above-average Atlantic hurricane season, raising concerns for already vulnerable communities.

Due to an issue affecting the water in the wave pool, Splash in the Boro management has temporarily closed the attraction. The rest of the park remains open.

Shaheim Johnson, a first-generation college student from Brunswick, Georgia, recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a degree in secondary education, fulfilling a lifelong dream with “no regrets.” His journey was marked by personal loss, deep involvement in campus leadership, and a commitment to inspiring future students as he begins his teaching career at Effingham County High School.

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In a heartfelt Memorial Day service at the Emma Kelly Theater, the community gathered once again to reflect on the true meaning behind the holiday. This year’s keynote speaker, retired Marine Corps officer Larry Shatteen, delivered a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by service members—and the responsibility we all share in remembering them.

Eric Njoroge, a Spring 2025 graduate of Georgia Southern University, is heading to Harvard School of Dental Medicine this fall, a milestone he attributes to the transformative experiences and opportunities he embraced during his undergraduate journey.

The Small Business Administration is offering a grace period for disaster loan applications, giving residents and business owners additional time to apply for federal assistance beyond the original deadline.