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Faced with the choice of surrendering to grief or celebrating the memories, Bobby NeSmith shares a touching tribute to his late sister, Statesboro's own storyteller.

The lane closures are necessary for widening activities for I-16 and bridge work at the I-16/I-516 Interchange.

Eagle Soccer's Michaela Mikko shares her story of how breast cancer has affected her family.

Dr. Harry Vogel examined the culture and population of the people and communities of the Wiregrass Region both ethnographically and demographically.

Legislation on fishing access Georgia lawmakers may take up during this winter’s legislative session will pit public interest against private property rights.

Starting next week, more than 120,000 high school seniors in Georgia will receive a personalized letter from the governor listing the public universities, colleges, and technical colleges they are academically eligible to attend. The letters will explain how students can claim a spot being held for them at the institution of their choice.

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Citizens lined the streets in Portal, GA on Saturday for the annual Portal Turpentine Festival Parade. The annual festival drew thousands to Downtown Portal. View a photo gallery from the parade and festival and watch the parade in the story below.

Did you know that Sea Island Cotton is long staple cotton and is some of the best cotton grown? In 1903, Statesboro was the biggest inland market for Sea Island Cotton in the world.