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Effingham County posted a narrow 24-19 win over Statesboro at Effingham County High on Sept. 1 in Georgia football action. Effingham County darted in front of Statesboro 3-0 to begin the second quarter.

UPDATE 3:54 PM 9/2/23: SPD has released the deceased victim's name. The shooting occurred on Saturday night at an apartment complex on Stambuck Lane. Read story below for more information.

Click on the story for everything you need to know about Saturday's season opener. Go Eagles!

A group of young entrepreneurs got the opportunity to practice their sales skills while also raising money for a great cause at the first local Kids4Kids Market this summer.

Georgia DOT continues essential road work Sept. 2 through Sept. 8.

Kyle Vantrease, last year's standout quarterback for the Georgia Southern football team, will be a new member of the Georgia Southern Sports Network radio team.

Completion of a hunter education course is required for any person born on or after Jan. 1, 1961.

As the Official Sweet Onion, Shuman Farms will provide a range of promotional activities and engagement opportunities for students, alumni, and fans at Georgia Southern. Additionally, sweet onion-centric recipes will be featured during events on campus, adding a sweet twist to the gameday experience.

Grice Connect's interactive events calendar makes it easy to find fun events for date night or the entire family in and around Statesboro. Check it out and start making plans now!

Check out September's calendar of events at the Averitt Center!