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Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, Jon Burns has appointed Statesboro attorney and former Bulloch County Solicitor Joey Cowart to the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission serving on the Investigative Panel.

The Trilogy Achievement Academy Community Reunion will provide guests with the opportunity to fellowship with each other while enjoying activities for all ages, vendors, free food, health screenings, back to school giveaways, music and more.

On Sunday, July 16, local ice cream shop Rolling Monkey held its 4th annual "National Ice Cream" celebration with a featured car cruise-in showcase. Several car enthusiasts and ice cream enthusiasts met up for an afternoon of local treats and fun to celebrate the national occasion.

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Statesboro City Council cleared the way for approximately 220 additional new homes to be built inside the city limits on Tuesday evening. Read the story for a full report on all business covered by the Council.

For over 25 years, the Balls have partnered with Ogeechee Technical College through service and financial support. Warren recently served as chair of the Foundation Board at OTC, and he and Roxella have a longstanding history of supporting the local community.

A native of Barrow County, England represented his neighbors as a state representative from 2005 until his retirement earlier this year. He served as one of the House’s most influential leaders as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee over the last twelve years of his tenure. A farmer and small business owner, England has a passion for agriculture – Georgia’s number one industry – and is a longtime supporter of youth leadership organizations like FFA and 4-H.

Technique Dance Company recently held Summer Intensives for students ages PreK-8th grade. There is one more intensive class scheduled for the summer before Fall classes begin with the recently expanded dance staff. Registration for the 2023-2024 season will take place Wednesday, July 19, and Thursday, July 20.

Bulloch County Commissioners voted to begin the process to pave Old Happy Road in Bulloch County at their bi-monthly meeting Tuesday morning. Read the full story to review all business covered in the meeting.

The Georgia Southern volleyball program posted a 3.43 team GPA in the fall and a 3.63 team GPA in the spring for its 27th and 28th consecutive semester, respectively, with a 3.0 or higher.