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Willow Pond Senior Care brought warmth and joy to residents on March 6th, 2025, with a lively event designed to chase away the winter blues.

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Utah wins the 45th playing of the Schenkel Invitational Sunday at Forest Heights Country Club. The host Georgia Southern Eagles shot their third straight under-par team score to finish in third place with a 848 (-16).

Lace up and hit the pavement for the 11th Annual Freedom Run 5K/10K. This year, every step supports a hero’s legacy, as proceeds will go to the Master Sergeant Christopher Decker Memorial ROTC Scholarship, established in memory of Army veteran and Georgia Southern military science instructor Christopher Decker, who died following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident last year.

The City of Statesboro’s One Boro Commission is bringing back The Longest Table on April 5, turning downtown into a hub for food, fellowship, and community connections.

After getting back to .500 in Sun Belt play with the sweep of App State, the Eagles stay at J.I. for a midweek bout against the Ospreys of North Florida this upcoming Wednesday (March 26th).

The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced intermittent lane closures on I-16, I-95, and I-516 from March 24 to March 29 for the 16@95 Improvement Projects, with both daytime and nighttime closures scheduled. Motorists are advised to expect delays, reduce speed in work zones, and check real-time traffic updates through Georgia 511.

Georgia's Republican-led General Assembly passed Senate Bill 68, a major tort reform measure championed by Governor Brian Kemp, aimed at reducing liability insurance costs and limiting excessive jury awards in civil lawsuits.

Affordable housing continues to be a significant challenge for many families and individuals in Bulloch County. With the rising cost of living, particularly in housing, many local residents are finding themselves spending a larger portion of their income. Grice Connect is working with ALICE data to take a look at challenges facing so many in our community.

Georgia Southern University will host its fifth annual Declare Your Major Day on March 24, where approximately 73 sophomore student-athletes will formally declare their majors in a special ceremony at the Nessmith-Lane Center.