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Georgia Southern University's Department of Athletics has announced the launch of 'Erk's Perks,' a new initiative designed to reward members of the Erk Russell Fund with exclusive discounts at local businesses, the university announced Tuesday.

Georgia Southern University kicked off the academic year early for 123 incoming freshmen with its STEAM Basecamp program. The week-long event aims to acclimate students to college life and foster a sense of community before classes officially begin.

Motorists traveling on I-95 North near the Bryan/Chatham County line should prepare for traffic shifts and potential delays beginning August 22nd. L. C. Whitford Co., Inc. will be conducting bridge maintenance work at the Ogeechee River Bridge, requiring lane closures and reduced speed limits.

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Update: The 15 year old daughter died Wednesday morning. The Nevils community is reeling after a fatal crash on Tuesday claimed the life of a mother and left her teenage daughter critically injured. The collision, involving a tractor-trailer, happened at a known dangerous intersection.

Bulloch County Commissioners on Tuesday voted on property tax relief by placing a Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) referendum on the November ballot and heard a presentation from AllGreen Services on plans to overhaul the county’s waste management system. The meeting also included updates on storm debris removal contracts, engineering plans for FEMA-related bridge repairs, road projects, and closing remarks from commissioners on growth planning and the upcoming property tax hearings.

Ten students in the Dental Assisting program at Ogeechee Technical College were honored in a pinning ceremony held on Wednesday, July 30, marking a significant step toward their careers.

A grand jury in Candler County has indicted Paul Thomas Reinberg in the 2010 murder of Harrison Wayne Olliff of Statesboro. The indictment comes after the GBI received new information that implicated Reinberg in the homicide.

Grice Connect will provide a daily list of qualifiers for the November Statesboro, Brooklet, Portal, and Register municipal elections.

Jacksonville University women's soccer continued its strong start to the season, securing a decisive 4-1 victory over host Georgia Southern on Sunday afternoon. The Dolphins showcased their offensive prowess, netting two goals in each half to claim the win.