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Fiesta de Mayo is a festivity in honor of Latin culture in the heart of downtown Statesboro. Located on the courthouse lawn, this event will be a lively jubilee that brings the community together for our celebration of Cinco de Mayo.

Georgia State Park and Historic Site employees were honored this week during a statewide Rangers Conference at Fort Yargo State Park. An awards ceremony celebrated the efforts of those who make more than 60 sites outstanding destinations for Georgia’s citizens and visitors. 

Enjoy some great barbecue for a great cause! Place your orders ASAP to support the youth of historic Old Fellowship Baptist Church in Stilson.

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For more than 36 years, Relay For Life has brought together communities worldwide to commemorate those who have battled cancer, celebrate survivors, and rally for life-saving change. On Friday evening, April 19th, the community of Statesboro illuminated that spirit of hope and unity at its annual Relay For Life event.

It's GATAJam time in the Boro! Check out this guide to the event, with information about the schedule, parking, prohibited items, the bag policy, and more. Tickets are still available online.

Representing over 50 active chapters nationwide, Pi Sigma Epsilon held its 2024 National Convention where Georgia Southern University proudly represented the Gamma Lambda Chapter.

Georgia Department of Transportation continues essential road work throughout Southeast Georgia.  As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue Saturday, April 20 through Friday, April 26. 

The Office of Planning and Budget estimates savings for Georgia taxpayers of approximately $1.1 billion in calendar year 2024 as a result of the tax cut acceleration and the 26 basis-points reduction provided in HB 1437, and approximately $3 billion over the next 10 years.

The 20-year coaching veteran joins the Eagles after a season as a private basketball consultant. He previously spent seven years at Georgia Tech.