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In addition to earning a full ride at Mercer University, Chloe has been given an automatic seat at Mercer School of Medicine upon completion of her undergraduate degree.

A runoff election for County Commission Seat 2C will take place in Bulloch County on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Early voting will begin Monday, June 10 and will run until Friday, June 14.

BearWise is an education program developed by state bear biologists that offers citizens specific, detailed, and high-quality information, engaging education pieces, and more. In Georgia, we can find black bears in the north Georgia mountains, in central Georgia along the Ocmulgee River, in and around the Okefenokee Swamp in southeast Georgia, and occasionally, anywhere in between.

Do you know the difference between a lost cat and a community cat? Check out these tips from the Humane Society of Statesboro Bulloch County and Fixing the Boro to see how you can help with cat overpopulation in our community.

Topics for the Statesboro meeting include a recap of the legislative session and an overview of reforestation and site preparation. Landowners are invited to attend.

The evening seminar will cover the initial steps to purchasing a franchise, including creating a business plan, identifying opportunities, and understanding financing options. A Q&A with local experts will follow.

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A fire severely damaged a business located a few miles east of Brooklet, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The fire, which began in the late afternoon, prompted a rapid response from multiple emergency services, ensuring no injuries were reported.