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CoastFest is a free, family-friendly event that provides attendees with the opportunity to learn about coastal ecosystems, wildlife, and conservation efforts.

Saleem Thomas (23, Statesboro), the alleged shooter in both Wednesday shootings has turned himself in and has been arrested.

Eagles Karlee Vardas and Haley Yerxa place in the top 20.

Funds raised from Relay For Life allow the American Cancer Society to attack cancer in dozens of ways – from developing breakthrough therapies and innovative research, to building supportive communities that come together to help those affected by cancer with access to treatment. Lori Wiggins and Team College of Education are currently leading the pack at $7,732 raised!

Smith will be responsible for supervision of the staff assigned to Region 5 which serves a 10-county area and conducts major investigations to include use of force, violent crimes against persons, fraud, and other felonies

After a three-year pandemic pause, Georgia resumes regular eligibility checks for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members.

Five new members were inducted into the Hall of Fame. These included 2020 Honorary Inductee, Von Miller, and 2023 Inductees, Mark Sanders (Class of 1977), Steve Sanders (Class of 1981), Isiah Lamont Roberts (Class of 1995), and Timothy Wayne Canady (Class of 2002).

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City Council honored Statesboro Police Officers APO Arion Waters and Corporal Josh Harris along with two citizens Bailee Brown and Whitney Dame for their life saving actions. Councilman Phil Boyum called on council to stop bad actors who are running businesses under false pretenses. He was referring to the weekend shooting at the Shuga Shack. Read the story for all city business covered at the meeting.

Greg Kelly, CEO of the Savannah HHI airport shared the growth plans for the airport and expressed the importance of Statesboro and Bulloch in their continued expansion and success.