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East Georgia Regional Medical Center is proud to recognize Eddie Saxon, Assistant Manager of Critical Care, as the recipient of the DAISY Nurse Leader Award for his outstanding leadership and compassionate service.

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.

Local non-profit W.E. MOVE! empowers K-12 students struggling with reading and math. This impactful program offers personalized tutoring and support, aiming to identify and resolve learning obstacles early, ensuring young scholars build a strong foundation for success. Through its popular summer camp and vital community partnerships, W.E. MOVE! actively works to bridge the academic achievement gap and foster brighter futures for local students.

Governor Brian Kemp has signed House Bill 192 into law, officially establishing the Georgia MATCH program to simplify college admissions and strengthen the state's workforce.

Madeline Brown from Statesboro is one of the seventeen Mercer University students have been awarded a combined $47,500 through the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program to support their study abroad experiences this summer.

With no seniors and a roster full of underclassmen, Georgia Southern Women’s Tennis battled through adversity, gained national recognition, and continued building a strong foundation for the future under head coach Sean McCaffrey during the 2025 spring season.

Anticipation is building for the culmination of the Class of 2025's high school journey. See the dates and times for SEB, SHS, and PMHS graduations, as well as live stream information in the article.

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Celebrating over 35 years of impactful service, Marie Burdett, Chief Nursing Officer at East Georgia Regional Medical Center, has been honored with the prestigious DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award for her transformational leadership and dedication to nursing excellence.

Feed the Boro marked a major milestone Saturday, distributing its 3 millionth meal during their regular food drop at Statesboro High School, highlighting 27 years of dedicated service to the region. Representatives and executives from presenting sponsor Food Lion were on hand to celebrate this significant achievement in the fight against food insecurity.