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As deer hunting season approaches in Georgia, hunters are reminded to prioritize tree stand safety to prevent accidents, which have been a significant factor in hunting incidents according to recent data.

The Teal House will host an open house on Thursday, September 26, offering the community a chance to explore their vital services, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate recent improvements to their facility.

The Bulloch County School Board continues to narrow the site drawings of the new SEBHS, with cost efficiency and current student body size at the forefront of the plan's direction. Superintendent Charles Wilson says the future sewage management plan for the school is still pending on the proposed intergovernmental agreement between the cities of Statesboro and Brooklet. Read about this and more from Thursday night's BOE meeting.

Kappa Sigma at Georgia Southern held its inaugural 9/11 Memorial 5k Fundraiser to not only honor the victims of the September 11 terrorists attacks but also give back to the Statesboro community. The race was the idea of chapter member John Wood, and in its first year, raised more than $5,000 for the Statesboro Fire Department.

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As Charlotte and Gary Wilhelm reflect on 60 years of marriage and their enduring love, they remind the younger generation to believe in the power of hard work, dedication, and a positive outlook.

October marks the start of Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Month, and to kick off the observance, the Zeta Tau Alpha Statesboro Alumnae Chapter will "Pink Out the Fountain" in downtown Metter on September 26 and downtown Statesboro on September 30th. They invite survivors, patients, and families to participate in a community-wide event to honor and raise awareness for breast cancer. They will also host a survivor's luncheon on September 29 at the Zeta house.

Chatham County residents and travelers should expect some lane and ramp closures on Interstate 16 and surrounding roads due to ongoing 16@95 Improvement Projects.

Two Fulton County judges have removed independent candidate Cornel West and socialist Claudia De la Cruz from Georgia's presidential ballot, reducing the list of qualified candidates to four, although their names will still appear on the November 5 ballot due to the timing of the decision.

Juve Integrative Medicine and Wellness held its second annual Kick Off to Fall Event & Fashion Show at the Foxhall, with a portion of the proceeds from the event benefiting The Camilla Foundation.