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Empowher Women's Fitness invites the community to a Galentine's Social on Saturday, February 24. The gym will offer 30 minute group fitness classes, giveaways, vendors, a coffee bar, a mimosa bar, and more.

Georgia continued to record stronger AP performance than most Southern states, with Georgia students scoring higher than their peers in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.

Grammy-nominated international concert and recording artist Stephen Tharp will present an organ concert in the sanctuary of Statesboro FUMC on Friday, February 23 at 7pm, with a masterclass on organ playing Saturday, February 24 at 10am in the sanctuary of Statesboro FUMC. Don't miss it!

Statesboro Village Builders will host its second “Family Fun Resource Day” of 2024 on Saturday, February 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau (222 S Main Street, Statesboro). Members of the community are invited to attend a day of entertainment filled with music, interactive games, and onsite resources. Kids can enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, and a bounce house. There will also be free food, books and door prizes.

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The Kiwanis Club of Statesboro honored club member Bob Marsh as their 2022-2023 Kiwanian of the Year. In addition five Kiwanian's were placed on the Wall of Honor posthumously and over 30 more members received awards. Click on the image to read the full story.

The Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce held its second annual State of Healthcare and Business Expo, presented by East Georgia Regional Medical Center, on Tuesday. The event brought together more than one hundred healthcare leaders, professionals, and resource organizations to discuss the state of healthcare in the Bulloch County community.

Joey Maxwell, President at Maxwell-Reddick, says the acquisition will allow the firm to offer expanded resources for its clients and increased opportunity for employee growth.

The G700 achieved its 50th speed record on a carbon-neutral flight connecting Los Angeles to Nice, France, traveling 5,197 nautical miles/9,625 kilometers in 10 hours and 13 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.90. The industry-leading aircraft then set its 51st speed record — also a carbon-neutral flight— from Nice to Singapore, making the 5,754 nm/ 10,656 km trip in just 11 hours and 30 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.90.

Both the Portal Men's and Women's basketball teams advance to second round of the state tournament. The Lady Panthers defeated the Turner County Titans 51-40 on Wednesday night. The Panthers' men routed Charlton County 85-44.