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As the clock ticks toward New Year's Day, several key laws passed by Georgia's General Assembly—including election reforms, tax measures, and health-care initiatives—are set to take effect, sparking debates and hopes for change statewide.

Check out these New Year's Eve safety tips from the American Safety Council. Have fun and BE SAFE!

Click on the picture of the day to get local sports scores, weather and lowest gas prices in town. Check back for updates throughout the day.

2024 has been a year of change for Statesboro, with several beloved businesses closing their doors. Each closure marked the end of a chapter in the community’s story, leaving residents with memories of favorite meals, shopping trips, and gatherings. Here's a look back at the notable closures this year and their impact on our town.

Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK) has selected the top photographs from its annual contest, showcasing the stunning ecological and aesthetic beauty of the Ogeechee and Canoochee Rivers and their surrounding areas, as captured by talented photographers from across the watershed.

Heads up, Georgia drivers! Weather permitting, lane closures on I-16 and I-95 will take place January 2-4 as part of the 16@95 Improvement Projects, with detours and delays expected—plan ahead and stay safe!

Lyndsay Goeckeritz, a fourth-grade teacher at Colham Ferry Elementary in Watkinsville, has been awarded the 2024-25 Conservation Teacher of the Year grant by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for her innovative "Stream Sleuths" project that engages students in studying water quality and stream ecology.

Bulloch County Schools will open the nomination window for Gifted Services from January 2 to January 22, offering an opportunity for parents, guardians, teachers, and peers to nominate students in grades 1 through 8 for potential gifted program evaluation.

The Davenport House Museum in Savannah, Georgia, is expanding its historical narrative with the debut of “Old Chan Magic: Chinese Roots, Southern Branches,” an exhibit exploring the early 20th-century history of the Chan family and the Chinese-American community in Savannah.

Ten student officers and advisors from various Ogeechee Technical College organizations attended the 2024 Georgia Fall Leadership Conference in Atlanta, where they participated in inspiring sessions and leadership training under the theme “All Systems Go.”