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The Georgia Southern University String Camerata has received a grant of nearly $55,000 from the Halle Foundation to support the ensemble’s educational tour of Germany. During this tour, Georgia Southern string players will experience German composers, music history and music culture in an authentic manner that players do not get in a typical home setting.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking comments from now until March 10, on the proposed Interstate 16 at Old Cuyler Road Interchange project (PI 0019451) in Bryan County. The proposed interchange will provide new, direct interstate access and offer congestion relief for the existing I-16 at US 280 Interchange to the west. The public is asked to review and submit comments on the project’s latest design concept, Environmental Assessment (EA) document, and Mitigation Plan.

The 2nd Annual Register Pecan Festival will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Downtown Register, Georgia. The family friendly event is hosted by Register Baptist Church and the Town of Register and will grow this year to feature even more shopping, vendors, kids' activities, food trucks, and musical performances.

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“Reduce fines, help your community!” The library will forgive overdue fines in exchange for donations of canned and packaged food for people and pets. Each item donated will equal $1 in fines forgiven on your account. 

Celebrate the third annual Princesses, Princes, and Pis Royal Ball on March 2, 2024, at the Georgia Southern Alpha Delta Pi House. The ball will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire and the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation.

Weather permitting, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) construction partners will close interstate lanes at the locations below for the 16@95 Improvement Projects, which will widen Interstate 16 (I-16) and reconstruct the I-16/I-95 Interchange. The lane closures are necessary for widening activities for I-16 and bridge work at the I-16/I-516 Interchange.

Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development today celebrated the destinations gracing the four unique covers of the 2024 Georgia Official State Travel Guide. Featured cover destinations include the Downtown Square in Bainbridge, Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Bell Mountain Park and Historical Site in Hiawassee, and South Beach Pier and Pavilion on Tybee Island.

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.

United Way of SEGA is thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking tool to our community, United for ALICE. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents hardworking families across our community. These individuals and families, while employed, struggle to make ends meet due to incomes that surpass the federal poverty level but fall short of meeting basic needs.