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The 34th Annual Brooklet Peanut Festival will take place on Saturday, September 16th. The festival is an all-day, FREE event that begins with a parade followed by food and festivities offered throughout the day. Various peanut varieties, tractor races, and new vendors are expected to be a few highlights for this year.

Russo shared her story of building a successful marketing business and the power of giving back.  In honor of her 15th year in business, she is accepting applications for $5,000 grants for new business owners, start-ups, and budding entrepreneurs in Georgia.

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Longtime EGSC foundation member Denton “Denny” Key Jr., passed away Saturday, August 26.

High performing aircraft move closer to entry into service

The Taste of Downtown event is scheduled for this Friday, September 15, in downtown Statesboro. Thirty tasty stops are planned inside stores, restaurants, and businesses downtown. East Main Street will be closed from the stop light at the courthouse to Railroad Street from 3-9pm.

Statesboro GSP Lt. Colonel William “Billy” Hitchens to serve as the next DPS Commissioner and Colonel of the Georgia State Patrol, effective October 1.

The Clearance Rate Excellence Award recognizes the top 10% of courts in each class of court that demonstrate exceptional performance in maintaining clearance rates, a key indicator of a court's ability to effectively manage its caseload. 

Attendees will hear from resource providers, learn about new tools to drive business revenue, and get inspired by individuals who have already succeeded in business.  Expert facilitators will help individuals vet their visions and explore next steps for launching or growing a business.