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Baby Lawrence was born on January 1, 2024, at 4:20am, making him the first baby of the new year at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Welcome to the world, Lawrence!

Happy New Year!! Grice Connect hopes you are ready to dive into more local sports beginning in the new year. Grice Connect's sports reporter, Destiny Hartwell, is on a mission to shine a light on all the remarkable student-athletes in our community. Check out this week's preview of all sports in Bulloch County from Georgia Southern, Statesboro High, Southeast Bulloch High, Portal Middle High, and Bulloch Academy.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) program opened to public applications today, January 2, but funds have already been exhausted in Bulloch County. Please check the article for ways to stay up to date should additional funds become available.

Sabine Bazemore and Amber Lewis were recently presented with their awards. CEO Stephen Pennington says they both "model our mission to provide quality healthcare services in a safe and compassionate environment to every patient, every time, always.”

Click on the picture of the day to get local sports scores, weather and lowest gas prices in town. Check back for updates throughout the day.

Brooklet and Stilson Elementaries' Youth Garden Clubs are doing great work within their schools and communities. From selling fresh produce to faculty to being honored with several awards at a state convention, both clubs' efforts are paying off in more ways than one. Grice Connect recently spoke with the devoted team behind the youth garden clubs who are tirelessly working to cultivate life-long agriculture skills and lasting memories for these students.

Citizens are invited to attend the Oath of Office ceremony on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 9:00 am in the City Council chambers at Statesboro City Hall.

Holiday work restrictions will be in place beginning Friday, December 29, 2023, at 5 a.m. until Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 5 a.m. Work will begin again on Tuesday morning.

The start of a new year can be exciting, but it can also be stressful. Consider these tips for managing your mental health in 2024.

Membership is open to all GS students, community members, and high school students who have had at least three years of experience on their band instrument. Short placement auditions will be held on the evening of Jan. 8 between 7-9 p.m. in the Foy Annex on the Statesboro campus.