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In a poignant Memorial Day speech at the Emma Kelly Theater, retired Major Jeff Odegaard honored fallen soldiers and challenged the audience to reflect on their own civic contributions. Speaking to a captivated crowd, Major Odegaard shared powerful stories of sacrifice and courage, reminding everyone of the true cost of freedom. He concluded by asking each attendee how they can be the kind of citizen worth dying for.

These graduating seniors have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to leadership and service within their schools and the broader community.

Georgia Communicare, a new technology project by DHS and DFCS, is a set of interconnected web portals that link together child welfare caseworkers, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers, foster parents, and biological parents. DHS is also expanding access through a new Communicare mobile app.

This year, the clinic is scheduled for Saturday, June 1 at multiple locations including the Middleground Store, Portal Middle High School, the Bulloch County 4-H office, Southeast Bulloch High School, and Nevils Elementary. Proceeds benefit Bulloch 4-H and the FFA programs at PMHS, SHS, and SEB.

The Eagles await their NCAA Tournament fate with the ESPN Selection Show airing on Monday, May 27, at noon.

Waycross resident Justin Bythwood landed a 2-pound, 2.24-ounce graysby grouper while fishing near Navy Tower R5, which is 34 nautical miles east of Cumberland Island.

Breakfast and lunch are free to any children ages 18 and under and any students who are over 18 who have been diagnosed with a state-defined mental or physical disability. This year the program will also offer meals to parents, caregivers, and other adults for purchase at $4.75 per meal. This year's meal sites are Julia P. Bryant Elementary School and Sallie Zetterower Elementary School, which will serve breakfast and lunch June 3-28.

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Even though their bodies have begun to slow down, when the bus departed for one last "mission," in their minds they were all 18 again. Join Grice Connect's DeWayne Grice as he takes you on a trip of a lifetime for local Veterans.