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Georgia DOT continues essential road work Sept. 23 through Sept. 29.

The demolition of University Plaza in Statesboro has begun to make room for more student housing. "The Plaza" has a long and storied history with Georgia Southern Students and the Statesboro community.

Flathead catfish are native to Northwest Georgia drainages but have established reproducing populations in several Atlantic drainages in Georgia, including the Satilla, Altamaha, and Savannah Rivers. Flatheads can pose a significant ecological risk when introduced into new waterbodies, primarily through predation on native species.

Grice Connect's interactive events calendar makes it easy to find fun events for date night or the entire family in and around Statesboro. Check it out and start making plans now!

Lynn Geddes, owner and instructor at YogaMeFit, covered the main principles of yoga and discussed the importance of approaching the practice with a holistic mindset before leading attendees in a beginner flow.

Writer, pastor, and activist John Pavlovitz is committed to equality, diversity, and justice—both inside and outside faith communities. He will spend the weekend of December 8-10 with Trinity Episcopal, speaking, teaching, and preaching.

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Statesboro Fire Chief Tim Grams introduced 6 new firefighters who have completed Recruit Class 2023-3 on Monday, September 18, 2023, after a graduation and pinning ceremony. Video of the ceremony along with introductions to the new firefighters are included in the story.

Our Girls Rock Too will host its annual Explore Your Talents Conference on Saturday at the YMCA. Stacey Grant, the organization’s founder, took time out of her busy schedule to share about the conference and the organization's motivating mission.

The match will feature a tifo-making contest for student organizations, a blanket drive for Candler County Hospital and the Metter Sunshine House, and a free poster giveaway for the first 1,000 fans.