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A raid on a Statesboro apartment has led to three arrests and a search for a fourth individual, following an investigation into illegal drug sales. The Bulloch County Sheriff's office recovered large quantities of marijuana, firearms, and U.S. currency.

Georgia is turning up the volume on its music industry! A bill to create a statewide music office just cleared a key House committee, aiming to make the Peach State a powerhouse for artists, venues, and music professionals.

Amusements of America is coming back to the Kiwanis Fairgrounds for a Spring Carnival in April. Check out the story for all the information on the carnival, including operating dates, hours, and ticket prices.

Georgia Southern’s rifle team is locked and loaded for their NCAA Qualifier this Saturday, squaring off against No. 19 North Georgia at the Shooting Sport Education Center. With a championship spot on the line, the Eagles are aiming for a big finish!

Statesboro firefighters responded rapidly to a house fire on Church Street Friday morning, containing the blaze and preventing injuries, though the home sustained considerable damage.

The Georgia Southern Theatre presents "John Proctor is the Villain," a sharp and witty coming-of-age play by Georgia playwright Kimberly Belflower, running Feb. 26–March 2 at the Black Box Theatre on the Statesboro campus.

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!

FEMA is stepping up to help Hurricane Helene survivors find stable housing with a one-stop-shop Housing Resource Fair in Savannah on Feb. 22. Plus, there's a schedule change for the Richmond County Disaster Recovery Center—it's now opening at 9 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. Monday through Friday.

EGSC's President David Schecter has announced that he will retire at the end of his current term this summer. After leading EGSC through big wins like enrollment growth and launching the Bobcat Food Pantry, he’s heading to Florida to start a new chapter closer to family.

The Bulloch County Board of Education heard a spotlight presentation from Portal Middle High School and discussed Athletic Supplements, College and Career Academy Programs, and Real Estate Sales Conduct in a Regular Session meeting on February 13th, 2025.