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Oct 8, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

VIDEO | GALLERY |Thousands enjoy annual Turpentine Festival

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.

Oct 7, 2023 8:44 PM Read more >

Bulloch History: Sea Island Cotton

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.

Oct 7, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

Leadership Southeast Georgia welcomes new members to board of directors

Bulloch County's Kendria Lee has been elected Chair of the Leadership Southeast Georgia Board and Payton Fuller joins the executive committee.

Oct 7, 2023 7:05 PM Read more >

Nominate alumni for the Portal Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame recognizes alumni of Portal Middle High School and the Willow Hill school who have distinguished themselves in academics, athletics, and/or extra-curricular or civic activities, and who continue to be positive role models today for youth. Nominations are due by October 31.

Oct 7, 2023 4:16 PM Read more >

Georgia High School Association approves NILs for high school athletes

The GHSA board voted unanimously this week to allow high school athletes to make money off of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Students and their families should seek professional guidance as to how NIL activities could affect collegiate financial aid and/or tax implications.

Oct 7, 2023 2:06 PM Read more >

Dr. Carla Branch: All women recommended to start getting regular mammograms at age 40

A screening mammogram can help detect breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. East Georgia Regional Medical Center and Statesboro Imaging Center are encouraging women to schedule their screening now, because when breast cancer is detected early, life-saving treatment can begin right away.

Oct 7, 2023 12:02 PM Read more >

Georgia best state for business for 10th straight year

Georgia placed in the top 10 for all 14 categories included in Area Development’s annual rankings and earned the No.-1 spot in seven of those categories.

Oct 7, 2023 10:10 AM Read more >