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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.

NWS Charleston is predicting clear skies for Monday's Solar Eclipse. The Grice Connect team has put together all the information you need to safely view the eclipse in the Savannah area including timelines and even NASA's live stream coverage. Click on the picture to read more.

Celebrate National Library Week with the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library! National Library Week takes place from April 7-13, 2024. Visit the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library for a chance to win prizes and treats.

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The Friends of the Library Bookstore hopes to garner attention for the bookstore with their colorful mural designed by Lawrence Smith.

Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) construction partners will close interstate lanes at the locations below for the 16@95 Improvement Projects, which will widen Interstate 16 (I-16) and reconstruct the I-16/I-95 Interchange. The lane closures are necessary for widening activities for I-16 and bridge work at the I-16/I-516 Interchange.

Representative Jon Burns, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives recaps the legislative session.