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Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies for Georgia Southern were held at the Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro on Dec. 14 and the Enmarket Arena in Savannah on Dec. 16. 

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For roughly a decade, employees of Ag South in Statesboro have been quietly meeting the needs of senior citizens in the community every December as part of their Santa for a Senior tradition. This year is no different, and though the tags have all been pulled, you can still make a difference by contacting nursing homes and senior centers in your area.

The Bulloch Council of Garden Clubs recently decorated several Christmas trees at a few local offices around Statesboro. Likewise, the Brooklet Garden Club provided Christmas for 12 foster children and prepared treat bags for local nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Bulloch County. See more of the holiday highlights here.

The senior scored 30 for the second consecutive home game. Georgia Southern heads to Savannah for the Coastal Empire Eagle Classic matchup with Florida Gulf Coast on Tuesday.

Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation construction partners will close interstate lanes at the locations below

Georgia Ports has established a Trucker Safety Committee to address driver concerns and help new and existing drivers become more familiar with safe operations on terminal.

Student athletes from across 8 different teams were honored in advance of this week's fall commencement at Georgia Southern.

The group is comprised of Ariel Cornett, Ph.D., and Erin Piedmont, Ph.D., who teach elementary social studies methods, and Michelle Reidel, Ph.D., Betsy Barrow, Ed.D., and Delandrea Hall, Ph.D., who teach middle grades and secondary social studies methods classes. Together, they were honored for the Social Studies Programs of Excellence, rooted in their practices across Georgia Southern’s campuses and the state.

A strong Nor’easter brings heavy rain, gusty winds, and dangerous marine conditions Sunday. Click on the picture to read more.