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Ainslie Smith

Ainslie Smith

Ainslie is an intern and a Senior at Georgia Southern University, majoring in Multimedia Journalism. She is passionate about scientific and cultural journalism, and has gained experience writing and editing news while working with the George-Anne Media Group, as well as multiple other student-led news sites.

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Recent Work by Ainslie

BOE recognizes REACH Scholars and grant recipients, bids farewell to Womack, Tedders, and Mims

BOE recognizes REACH Scholars and grant recipients, bids farewell to Womack, Tedders, and Mims

The Bulloch Board of Education held their last regular meeting of 2024 on Thursday December 12, following the signing ceremony of the new cohort of REACH Scholars.
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Eagle Battalion is aiming for excellence, welcoming LTC Nicholas Bingham

Eagle Battalion is aiming for excellence, welcoming LTC Nicholas Bingham

Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Bingham has joined Georgia Southern University as Professor of Military Science. In this position, he leads Georgia Southern University's Army Reserve Officer Training Corps program. GS has hosted this program for more than 40 years.
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Tangie Johnson sworn in to District 1 City Council seat

Tangie Johnson sworn in to District 1 City Council seat

Voters elected Tangie Johnson to represent District 1 on the Statesboro City Council during this Novembers election, and she was officially sworn in during Tuesday nights meeting. Additionally, one citizen and three officers were recognized for their life saving response to an emergency this past September. This and more at the November 19, 2024 regular session Statesboro City Council meeting.
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Brooklet announces timeline for review and adoption of city Comprehensive Plan

Brooklet announces timeline for review and adoption of city Comprehensive Plan

Citizens will have the opportunity to share their thoughts about the drafts of the Comprehensive Plan with the council at four separate work sessions and during a 40-day public comment period in April of next year.
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JPB Elementary presents GMAS scores and school improvement plan at BOE meeting

JPB Elementary presents GMAS scores and school improvement plan at BOE meeting

The school board held the regular meeting on November 7, 2024, hearing a presentation from Julia P. Bryant Elementary faculty and reviewing business to be placed on the table for the next meeting.
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State of the Region: Chamber of Commerce showcases innovations amidst unprecedented economic development

State of the Region: Chamber of Commerce showcases innovations amidst unprecedented economic development

Chamber members, local leaders and organization came together for an evening almost two years in the making, to recognize the efforts that have strengthened the Bulloch County Community and to share future plans that will sustain and continue this growth. Join Grice Connect for a summary of the thoughtful speeches and exciting announcements shared at the State of the Region Address.
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Brooklet Police Chief Gary Roberts announces retirement, Brooklet City projects progressing

Brooklet Police Chief Gary Roberts announces retirement, Brooklet City projects progressing

Mayor Nicky Gwinnett presented Police Chief Roberts with a plaque honoring his years of service to the city. Staff also reported great progress on storm debris cleanup, the street paving project, the sewer and well project. This and more at Thursday's Brooklet City Council Meeting.
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City Council hears alarming rise in gun thefts from unlocked vehicles & recognizes Food Bank and Safe Haven

City Council hears alarming rise in gun thefts from unlocked vehicles & recognizes Food Bank and Safe Haven

At the October 15 City Council meeting, Police Chief Mike Broadhead revealed concerning statistics on stolen firearms, highlighting a growing issue with juveniles involved in auto break-ins. The council also recognized the Statesboro Food Bank’s 37th anniversary and declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, honoring local organizations for their service to the community.
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Vandy's reopens serving BBQ favorites downtown

Vandy's reopens serving BBQ favorites downtown

Vandy’s Barbeque on Vine St. in downtown Statesboro reopened its doors last month, after closing over the summer to undergo much needed renovations. Check out the revamped dining room and hear how they plan to keep serving old favorites in the new space.
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Save the Date: Celebrate the third annual RecycleFest on October 26 at Mill Creek Park

Save the Date: Celebrate the third annual RecycleFest on October 26 at Mill Creek Park

Keep Statesboro-Bulloch Beautiful will host the third annual RecycleFest at Mill Creek Park on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Local businesses and organizations will be on-hand to educate the community and offer recycling opportunities.
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