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In 2021 in Georgia, 1,797 individuals died in motor vehicle accidents. That is an 8% increase over 2020 and the largest number of traffic fatalities in the state in the past decade. Data from Georgia Traffic Safety Facts show that nearly half (47%) of those who died in 2021 were not wearing seatbelts or secured in child restraints; and the number of drivers 65+ who were involved in fatal crashes increased by 14% in 2021.

Ready to step outdoors and get adventurous? See National Parks near and far from here. Did you know one is just 112 miles away?

Waycross native Javon Huynh has written for campus publications like Sincerely Southern and participated in the 2023 Voices Summer Fellow for the Asian American Journalist Association. He interned at WJCL and implemented a journalism course for his hometown YMCA's summer camp program.

The annual two-day GRIT Conference, scheduled for February 29th to March 1st in Savannah, unites the region’s entrepreneurs, technologists, creatives, and visionaries over inspiring keynote sessions, panel discussions, and workshops. Reserve your spot by December 31st for an Early Bird ticket rate of $149; after this date, general admission will be $249.

The decision comes thanks to above-average size of Georgia's shrimp population in December, exceeding the 20-year average and prompting DNR Commissioner Walter Rabon to sign an administrative order extending the season.

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Statesboro native Chef Patrick White began as "extra help" in the kitchen at the beloved Emma's restaurant. Through his natural talent, hard work, and dedication to his craft, he quickly worked his way up to chef in the restaurant. Today, he is a private chef who recently had the opportunity to showcase his culinary skills for none other than billionaire Michael Bloomberg.

OTC hosted their local Brawlhalla Fallhalla tournament in the JEK auditorium on Oct. 23. Jacob Flannery took home a $50 credit to the OTC Bookstore and a chance to compete in the November virtual event, where he demonstrated impressive skill and dedication.

Outside hitter Kayla Knowles (Houston) and middle blocker Lydia Seymour (TCU) are joining the squad as reinforcements for the spring and upcoming 2024 regular season.

After working on fighter jets in the Air Force and working for Lockheed Martin, Jonathan Grow needed a degree from a college endorsed by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) to advance in his career at Gulfstream. He achieved his goal in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing.