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Governor Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that he is including 178 million dollars for the design and construction for a dental school at Georgia Southern University in his budget proposal. Read the story to see all of his budget proposals.

The free clothing giveaway will take place on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Annual inspections for nearly a dozen 1940s-era Navion aircraft are taking place at the Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport. Russell Herrington, Portal resident, ER doc, and current President of the American Navion Society, shares his love of flight and history as a Navion owner.

Franklin Automotive group has promoted Kyle Sherfesee to General Manager of Franklin Toyota in Statesboro.

In her highly anticipated debut book, Dr. PBJ shares HeartWork strategies for promoting soul-care and burnout reduction for women in purpose-led careers. She will bring her book tour to Portal on January 26 and Statesboro on January 27.

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Flu symptoms and their intensity can vary from person to person, and can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some people are at higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications if they get sick. This includes people 65+, of any age with certain chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, and children younger than five years old, but especially those younger than two years old.

The evening of prayer, song, and story brings people together to dedicate the new historic marker outside City Hall. One side of the marker memorializes nine men who were lynched in Bulloch County; the other side addresses the legacies of racial terror that remain in Georgia and nationwide. The event will feature local musicians, poets, community members, church leaders, and advocates who are committed to moving the community toward healing and a more just future.

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