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Non-profit organizations and farmers markets can apply for the Growing Our Communities Grant to receive up to $5,000 to help with agriculture-related projects in our territory. Grant applications will be accepted from April 1 to June 30th, 2024. Proposals will be reviewed and grants will be awarded in Nov-Dec of 2024. Funds awarded maybe utilized by recipients during the 2025 calendar year.

While it may be tempting to try and help, remember that no matter the age or condition of young birds, bunnies, or fawns, it is best to leave them right where they are found.

Walrath, from Kenosha, Wis., joined the USA National Futures Team at 2022's USA Shooting Nationals and the National Development Team after 2022's Junior World Championships in Egypt.

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The media plays an essential role in shaping the relationship between the public and our government. Read a summary of the expert panel discussion hosted by Georgia southern students, to learn more about the importance of media trust in accountability for governments.

For the 2024 season, Tormenta FC TOPSoccer teamed up with Savannah AMBUCS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring participants to conquer challenges surrounding mobility, to improve community options for inclusive sports. On April 7, the AMBUCS Beach’ABLE’ Tybee Day will kickoff both programs with a sunshine-filled celebration.

The black bear, a symbol of Georgia’s natural diversity, is the only bear found in the state and is a conservation success story. Though now the most common bear in North America, the species was nearly eradicated from Georgia in the 1930s due to unregulated hunting, illegal harvest, and large-scale habitat loss. But do you know what to do if you see a bear? The “At Home BearWise Basics” from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will help get you prepared.

The grant is one of five “Stay Informed. Stay Covered.” Community Mini-Grants awarded by HOPE for Georgia Moms at Northeast Georgia Health Systems and the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) as part of broad efforts to ensure as many eligible families as possible, especially pregnant women and children, are informed about their Medicaid/PeachCare for Kids® redetermination status.

Georgia Southern heads to Atlanta to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Tuesday, April 9. Action from Russ Chandler Stadium is set to begin at 6 p.m.

Shem Kendrick is a Board-Certified Master Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture. Shem will guide you through the bonsai basics, including species selection, root/shoot pruning, and wiring techniques to create a miniature living tree art. This event includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres.