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The Eagles open up practice on Tuesday, August 1, at Beautiful Eagle Creek.

Lift As You Grow, the transformative 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Statesboro, Georgia, is making headlines for its remarkable impact on the community. Grice Connect's Julianna Leverette had the privilege of sitting down with two passionate and driven volunteers behind Lift As You Grow, Sally Scott and Kim Simpson, to delve into their incredible journey of empowering vulnerable and at-risk women, and to learn more about their newest fundraising event, “Lift As You Give.”  

About 700 young Georgians age out of the foster care system each year, most with no family to return to after they leave the system. Contributions to the tax credit program will be used for “wraparound” services – including housing, food, and transportation – to help support these young people while they attend college or technical school.

Ro/Ro imports were up by 99,000 units year-over-year, or 24 percent, while exports increased 11,500 units, or more than 7 percent. Besides expansion of existing business, GPA also added Nissan as a Brunswick customer in FY2023. Colonel’s Island Terminal now handles Nissan imports from Japan and Mexico.

Most gains in the 2022-2023 Georgia Milestones scores occurred in ELA and mathematics and at the elementary and middle-school levels, while most declines occurred in science and social studies and at the high school level. GaDOE is launching several new initiatives to ensure school districts have the resources they need to close these gaps.

Through its new game, GFA aims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual environments to enhance students' understanding of STEM and AgTech developments.

Tag along with Grice Connect's Senior Reporter, Michele LeBlanc, as she shares with you her visit to the tallest building in Statesboro, Statesboro Summit Apartments. Sit back, relax, and grab a drink to dive in with Michele as she shares her experience with the wonders of the Statesboro Summit Apartments.

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This program is certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training Council (P.O.S.T.) and offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to accommodate the demanding work schedules of law enforcement agencies. Students in the program follow a unique schedule that features two, three-week modules per semester, requiring only one week of on-site attendance at the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, Georgia. Program participants can complete their degree in just two years.