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STATESBORO, GA (WDHN) — An unlikely reunion occurred in eastern Georgia when a lineman crew from the Wiregrass made a chance stop at a church to help with Hurricane Helene disaster relief. Steven Baxely, a lineman for Pea River Electric, met his cousin, Jeff Parmer, the associational missionary of Ogeechee River Baptist Association in Statesboro, […]

  STATESBORO – Buoyed by a stifling defense and an opportunistic and ball-control offense, the Georgia Southern football team down James Madison 28-14 Saturday night at Allen E. Paulson Stadium/Evans Family Field. The Eagles (5-2, 3-0) committed two early turnovers, but the defense held stiff both times, allowing no points. On the next drive, David Mbadinga broke free around the right side for a 29-yard touchdown run. After two more forced punts, the Eagles went on an 18-play, 96-yard touchdown drive that took 9:14 off the clock and culminated with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Derwin Burgess Jr. It was the 17th...

HINESVILLE, Ga. (WSAV) — The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) released a report Oct. 1 that found conditions in Georgia prisons unconstitutional, and on Thursday, one local family from Hinesville shared their concerns about the system with News 3. “This is the last letter I got from when he was in Uvalda, and this […]

A beloved staple both for the Statesboro community and visitors from all over, the annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair will return Oct. 14–19 for its 62nd year. Held each year at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds, the fair is hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro and features live entertainment; exhibits for arts, crafts and agriculture; carnival-style food and rides; a petting zoo and more!

(This story was updated to add new information.)  Week 10 brought some excellent football action under the lights on Friday night with games involving teams from the Greater Savannah area. Host Richmond Hill had a big-time performance to beat previously unbeaten Valdosta and Jenkins went on the road to take down Long County, handing...

STATESBORO, GA — JMU (5-1, 1-1 Sun Belt) goes into the locker room down 21-0 at halftime to Georgia Southern (4-2, 2-0). The Dukes had 81 total yards during the entire first half to the Eagles’ 245 yards. Here are three takeaways from the first half:. Barnett and...

Ogeechee Technical College proudly announces that Sabrina Burns, Accessibility and Assessment Coordinator, has been selected to join the Georgia College Testing Association (GCTA) as a board member. The invitation reflects her outstanding contributions to testing and assessment within the Technical College System of Georgia. “I am incredibly thankful for this opportunity to serve on the GCTA board,” said Burns. “I believe this experience will provide me with a broader understanding of best practices in testing, which will ultimately help me improve the services offered through Ogeechee Tech’s Assessment Center.” As a GCTA board member, Burns will collaborate with fellow professionals across the state to enhance testing practices and participate in strategic planning. Her expertise in accessibility and assessment will bring valuable perspectives to the association, furthering its goals of advancing testing standards within Georgia's educational institutions. About Ogeechee Technical College: Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. OTC provides student‐centered academic and occupational programs and support services at the associate degree, diploma, and certificate levels. OTC utilizes traditional and distance education methodologies in state-of-the-art facilities while supporting adult education, continuing education, and customized business and industry workforce training. Visit www.ogeecheetech.edu for more information.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff announced that in-person help is now available for Georgia homeowners and renters around Liberty and Toombs Counties recovering from Hurricane Helene. These centers provide help those applying for FEMA’s individual assistance program, small business administration loans, and more. The hours vary...

Southeast Georgia Road Work... Weekly Traffic Interruption Advisory  SOUTHEAST GA - Georgia Department of Transportation continues essential road work throughout Southeast Georgia.  As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue Saturday, October 19, 2024, through Friday, October 25, 2024.     All work subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are cautioned to reduce their speed while traveling through work zones, pay attention and watch for workers.    Traffic interruptions are listed below by interstates, categories, and counties.    Interstate 95      I-95 @ Crooked River                                    Camden County     Bridge Maintenance/Rehabilitation   Laurel Island Pkwy (Exit 6) to Hariett Bluff Rd (Exit 7)                           Nightly Lane Closures 7pm-7am thru November 2024    I-95 (Milepost...

Wilmington Island, Savannah, GA – The Bulloch Academy Gators defeated the St. Andrews Lions in a dominant 55-0 shutout performance. With this win, the Gators are now undefeated in overall play and region play (8-0, 2-0).  As the first quarter kicked off, it quickly became clear that the Gators were ready to dominate. However, their first few plays were marked by a couple setbacks out of the gate with two false penalties that resulted in a loss of ten-yards. It was a sign of the struggles, but that didn’t hinder the Gators. The Gators responded swiftly as junior running back Danye Garvin...

Bulloch County Schools' students in third through twelfth-grade will participate in Georgia's annual Student Health Survey beginning on Monday, December 2.  Parents may review the survey's questions prior to it being administered and see results from previous surveys. They are posted on the Bulloch County Schools website at www.bullochschools.org/gastudenthealthsurvey.  Parents who wish to opt their child out of participation in the survey may complete a form and return it to their child's school by 12 noon on Friday, November 22. The form is also available on the referenced webpage. Printed copies are also available by request from your school’s office. If you need assistance to opt your child...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, has opened an office in Toombs County to assist with disaster relief efforts for citizens. “FEMA had a soft opening Thursday, and even though the opening wasn’t announced, there were still about 50 people who showed up,” Toombs County Emergency Management Agency Director Lynn Moore, said. “They will officially open Monday, October 21 in the Department of Family and Children Services at 162 Oxley Drive in Lyons, and their hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and then from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sunday so there’s ample time to come file a claim.”

Talk about keeping it in the family. Let’s back up to Tuesday, September 17. Trailing 7-6 to the Robert Toombs Christian Academy Crusaders in the bottom of the eighth inning, the CCA Lady Patriots’ Abrah Harris drove a two-run double into the left center gap to walk off the Crusaders.

1st Quarter: The Blue Devils set the pace early, with #10 Chop Heath scoring the first touchdown of the game. Evans quickly answered with a 56-yard rushing touchdown by #22 Bryson Crewe, but a missed extra point left Statesboro in the lead 7-6. 2nd Quarter: Statesboro kept the momentum, with a 3-yard touchdown pass to #0 Rashad Chavers, followed by a successful kick from #91 Mason Sellers. Evans responded with a 70-yard rushing touchdown from #21 and a successful extra point, but still trailed, 14-13. After a defensive battle and an Evans turnover, Statesboro added a 3-yard rushing touchdown from Ty Chambers, taking a solid 21-13 lead into halftime. 3rd Quarter: The third quarter saw no scoring, but Statesboro's #6, Jovon Gibson, made a key interception to halt Evans' drive. 4th Quarter: Both teams remained scoreless in the final quarter, but Statesboro held strong to secure the 21-13 victory. Statesboro High will next face South Effingham on October 25 in Guyton.  

Get ready for a spooky evening where the Biology Club, the Pre-Health Club, and the Psi Chi Psychology National Honor Society creatively combine forces to bring “Haunted Field Station” to the GSU community on Oct. 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. It promises to be a spooky, exciting tour through the university’s Biology Field Station.

In a thrilling Kick Cancer game at Bo Pitts Field on Sunday afternoon, first-place James Madison broke a scoreless halftime deadlock with three second-half goals to secure a 3-1 victory over Georgia Southern in Sun Belt Conference women’s soccer action. The Dukes (7-3-3, 5-0-1 SBC) extended their unbeaten streak...

STATESBORO - The third-ranked Georgia Southern rifle squad will hit the road for the first time this season, traveling to West Point, new York for a pair of matches at the Tronsrue Marksmanship Center. On Saturday, the Eagles will take on 15th-ranked Army West Point with a single relay starting at 7:15 a.m. before battling eighth-ranked and defending national champion TCU Sunday at 8 a.m. The Eagles are coming off two one-point losses to No. 2 West Virginia and No. 2 Kentucky, but are ranked third due to their 4,727 shot on Oct. 6. TCU has only shot once, coming...

The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has renewed Savannah Technical College’s grant ($190,638.72) for the fifth year (FY25) to operate the Coastal Georgia Center for Driver Safety. Grant funds will continue to provide distracted and impaired driver prevention education for youth, young adults and parents in...

Harvest Christian Academy is ranked highly in their home state and on Thursday they took on another highly ranked team in the form of Coastal HomeSchool. The Harvest Christian Academy Hawks were outmatched by the Coastal HomeSchool Hurricanes at home and fell 64-8. The Hawks just can't catch a break and have now endured six losses in a row.