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Disaster Unemployment Assistance is a federal program established to help workers whose primary income is lost or interrupted by a disaster. Applicants may be eligible for a weekly benefit of up to $365 retroactive to the week of Sept. 29. Eligible individuals must first apply for regular unemployment insurance on the state Department of Labor website or in person at one of the agency's career centers.

Officers on the Statesboro Police Department’s Impact Team investigated a drug complaint on Catherine Avenue and arrested two individuals, one for drug offenses and the other on an outstanding warrant for battery.

As winter rolls on, so does the season of respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV, but staying ahead with vaccines and simple prevention methods can help protect your health and your community!

The Regional Industry Support Enterprise (RISE) hosted "Building the Future: An Interactive Discussion on Attainable Housing" in Pembroke, bringing together professionals from various sectors to explore solutions for affordable housing challenges in the eight-county RISE region.

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A Bulloch county resident tragically lost his life on Tuesday, December 31st, following a dirt bike accident on his property near Burkhalter Road. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, but despite immediate medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Jessica Armstrong, a dedicated mother, veteran, and Georgia Southern graduate, is blending her passion for helping others with her military experience as she takes the next step toward becoming an attorney specializing in military law.

Registration is now open for Georgia’s 2025 Youth Birding Competition, inviting young birders from kindergarten to high school to take part in the annual birdathon held from April 4-12, with the chance to compete for awards and prizes.

The Atlanta Braves have entered into a multi-year partnership with Gray Media starting in 2025, allowing the broadcaster to simulcast 15 regular season games and 10 spring training games across 24 markets, significantly expanding the team’s reach throughout the Southeast.