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Ogeechee Riverkeeper welcomes registrations for this year's Canoochee Paddle Race, which will be held Saturday, April 13. Trophies will be presented for timed winners as well as outlandish categories like Dynamic Duo, Funkiest Costume, Most Creative Boat, and the Lazy River Award for the slowest paddler. Georgia-based country artist Chris Stalcup will perform.

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This article introduces Cal Avery, the "Barn Hunter," whose passion for photographing barns across the Southeast has made him a social media sensation. Inspired by his late wife, Marisue, Avery's journey is a captivating exploration of rural beauty and heritage, where each image tells a story of discovery and the enduring power of inspiration.

Grice Connect is compiling a daily list of everyone who has qualified from Bulloch to run for Federal, State or local office. Qualifying began on Monday, March 4, 2024, beginning at 9:00am through March 8, 2024, at 12:00pm. Click on picture to read more.

The open house will include a presentation on existing conditions data for population, growth, traffic, and roads as well as a summary of the public feedback received thus far. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in an interactive exercise to provide input on the proposed transportation priorities.

Georgia Southern University announced the death of Nick Henry, GS's 10th President. Click on the image to read a statement from GS President Kyle Marrero.

Ms. Dorothy Black helped to unveil the commemorative sign that was placed at the base of the tree, which was planted on the EGSC Swainsboro campus behind the Luck F. Gambrell Building. 

The evening’s festivities will begin with a VIP reception at 4:30 p.m. at the Metal Building at Trustees’ Garden, featuring an open bar, delicious food prepared by Chef Nick Mueller and a fast-paced live auction led by auctioneer Erin Kienzle of Giving4Good. Following the auction, trolleys will take guests to an exclusive entrance at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts to enjoy prime seating for the festival’s kick-off concert, featuring three-time GRAMMY Award-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy.

Eight budding bird artists have been selected as T-shirt Art Contest winners in Georgia’s 18 th annual Youth Birding Competition, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. A barred owl drawing by Aleena Huang, a Duluth eighth grader and SKA Academy of Art and Design student, led the contest’s 153 entries from 61 public, private and home schools statewide.

During the forum, family engagement specialists will share information about testing, individualized education plans, and 504 plans. Parents will also participate in a Title I input session. Come enjoy door prizes, light refreshments, and the Bulloch County Schools Book Bus at Mattie Lively Elementary. Childcare is provided for children in pre-K through 5th grade.