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An early morning gunfight at an "after party" sends four people to the hospital, three were shot. SPD is asking for help from party goers in identifying the shooters.

The girls defeated Effingham in the first round, South Effingham in the semi-finals, and Southeast Bulloch in the championship. 

The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, September 29, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

Statesboro High alumni, faculty, families, and the community are invited to purchase these limited-edition prints to help support athletics at Statesboro High School. Commissioned by the SHS Athletic Department, the artwork was created by students Katie Calhoun and Abby Quinn.

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Georgia Southern takes on Ball State in Muncie, Indiana, Saturday at 2:02pm. The game will be livestreamed on ESPN+.

The inaugural Celebration of Service BBQ honored individuals considered by many as servant leaders in the Bulloch County community. Coach Marty Holder was honored with the Teacher Award for exemplary local service and impact in our school system.

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.