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Together We Soar: The Campaign for Georgia Southern University aims to raise $125 million by 2026, with goals of empowering student success, advancing teaching and public impact research, elevating athletics, and improving the communities surrounding the campuses. More than $86 million has already been secured.

Developers are scrambling to build new homes inside the City of Statesboro. Housing inventory remains at an all time low, while extraordinary population growth is projected. Learn more about projects in progress to create more single family homes, townhouses, and multi-family homes.

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The State of the Region is very good. This was confirmed at the annual State of of the Region and Business Expo held in Downtown Statesboro on Monday evening. Click on the picture to read more about the event and watch the full program video.

The event is geared toward leaders and managers of businesses and organizations who serve as catalysts in community transformation. As Statesboro and Bulloch County continue to grow, this will offer business leaders the chance to learn how to leverage that transformation and growth. The simulcast will take place at the Statesboro Bulloch Chamber of Commerce. Registration information is in the story.

The new state record for Florida pompano is a testament to the fishing in Georgia and the skills of the state's anglers. DNR encourages all anglers to continue practicing safe and responsible fishing and to report any potential record-setting catches to the DNR for verification.

The Floors Outlet is asking local residents to stuff the Trolley for Fostering Bulloch's Hope Chest by dropping off unused and unopened packages of socks and underwear. The drive ends on Halloween (October 31), so stop by with your donations soon!

The fish were jumping at this year's Bulloch Bass Club Youth Fishing Rodeo! Check out the full list of winners and some photos from the 2023 competition.

The listening session will allow local small business owners to share their personal experiences on what it’s like to do business in Statesboro, as the commission seeks to understand how barriers such as public policy and municipal operating procedures may impede local business growth and development.

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