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Senator Billy Hickman offers his update on the first week back in session in the Georgia Legislature. He will serve as Chairman for the Senate Committees on Higher Education and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education and Higher Education and will also begin serving as Vice Chairman on the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism.

Twin City's Donaldson has represented Georgia’s 12th Congressional District on the State Board of Education since January 2021. He has now been elected to the National Association of State Boards of Education, which is the nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for state boards of education.

The Bradwell Institute Tigers swept the Statesboro Blue Devils in Hinesville Tuesday night. Both varsity Blue Devils teams struggled at the line which made the difference in both games.

9-year-old Moore represented Georgia and won the title in Orlando this past November. She plans to continue promoting her platform, "Moore Helping Hands," to encourage kindness and inspire others to help those in need.

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Brannen Pond Road, damaged during hurricane Idalia, is being assessed for redesign this spring with construction projected to be complete during 2024.

See the popular annual spoken word performance celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Thursday, January 18, at 7:30pm in the Emma Kelly Theater.

Home heating is one of the leading causes of home fires and home fire injuries in the US, and most of these fires occur in December, January and February. Here, the American Red Cross provides tips to heat your home safely.

The bill will support military spouses’ careers by expanding the reimbursement of licensure and business costs to spouses of servicemembers who are transferring to the reserve component. 

A sold out crowd gathered to celebrate business successes of the past year and hear about the Chamber's vision for 2024. Congratulations to this year's award winners!