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The Georgia Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a $40.5 billion mid-year budget, adding $125 million for Hurricane Helene relief, bringing total recovery funding to $937 million.

The Bulloch County NAACP celebrated its Founders Day and 116 years of activism on Monday evening, February 24, 2025. The night, filled with reflection and hope, was one attendees won't soon forget.

Senator Billy Hickman proudly represents Georgia’s 4th Senate District and provides this update as the 2025 Legislative Session passes its halfway point.

Autism decals are now available for families to display on their vehicles or at their homes, which will serve as a crucial alert for emergency personnel, so they can adjust their interactions accordingly. Dr. Michelle Zeanah, founder of Behavioral Pediatrics Resource Center, and Sharon Draeger, Project Manager, have been working on bringing this successful program to Bulloch County for over two years.

The Averitt Center for the Arts, the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority, Visit Statesboro, and community partners will debut the Statesboro Festival of the Arts March 22-23, 2025, bringing together top-tier artists, live demos, fine art shopping, music, and food for a creative weekend you won’t want to miss.

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At The Lodge at Bethany, the Ambassadors Program is all about making new residents feel at home from the moment they arrive. Rooted in the values of service and community, this unique program allows seasoned residents to guide newcomers as an "instant friend," offering support and a friendly face to ease the transition into their new home.

The Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center (PAC) will kick off the spring season of its 2024-2025 Main Stage Series with a performance by Americana Women, a dynamic group celebrating the Queens of Country and Folk Music.

The Brooklet City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, 2/21/2025. SPLOST, the sewer project, and other important items were discussed.

Hard work paid off for around 4,100 students at Georgia Southern University this fall, as they landed a spot on the prestigious Dean’s List. From Statesboro to Savannah and beyond, these scholars achieved at least a 3.5 GPA while juggling a full course load. (The President's List will be published separately.)