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Xcel Strategies, a Savannah-based mentoring and vocational training network, is expanding its Xcel Xpo career training exhibition to include its annual welding competition and has launched a new Manufacturing Lab at Bethesda Academy, furthering its mission to equip students with hands-on trade skills and career opportunities.

Georgia lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 150, which would allow retired teachers to return to the classroom 60 days after retiring with 25 years of service, as a temporary solution to the state’s shortage of 5,300 teachers.

The Georgia Ports Authority continues to expand its infrastructure and strengthen partnerships to meet growing demand, with plans to increase capacity at the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick, positioning Georgia as a key player in global commerce.

Ogeechee Technical College’s SkillsUSA team earned a gold medal, two silver medals, and one bronze medal at the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference held in Atlanta from February 20-22, with standout performances in Esthetics and Cybersecurity, including gold medalist Sophia Lewis, who will compete at the national conference in June.

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The Performing Arts Center's Spring Matinee Series in 2025 offers an intriguing lineup of performances, bringing a diverse range of entertaining shows for patrons of all ages. See you at the show!

The Effingham County Board of Commissioners has announced the approval of a $500 million surface water infrastructure project aimed at removing the need for water from Bulloch wells and ensuring a sustainable and reliable water supply for Effingham, Bryan, Bulloch, and Chatham counties, including the City of Savannah.

A tractor-trailer carrying over 50,000 pounds of scrap steel overturned on Highway 46 at Kennedy Bridge Road in Register Monday afternoon, causing a multi-hour road closure. The collision with a pickup truck resulted in the heavy vehicle blocking the roadway, requiring extensive recovery efforts.

Ogeechee Technical College welcomed seniors from Bulloch, Evans, and Screven counties for its inaugural High School Senior Day on March 4, offering students insights into the academic and career opportunities available at OTC, featuring informative sessions and a motivational speech from alumni Heather Gonzalez, 2024-25 Bulloch County Teacher of the Year.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating financial discrepancies within the Bulloch County Public Works Department, focusing on no-bid contracts, invoicing practices, and emergency spending related to disaster cleanup.