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U.S. House 3: Jack’s fundraising dwarfs Keller
(The Center Square) – Republican Brian Jack has raised $1.72 million more than his Democratic opponent Maura Keller. Both candidates are competing to represent Georgia's 3rd Congressional District, a heavily-Republican district. In the first six months in 2024, Jack’s campaign brought in $1,776,507. Over that same period, Keller’s campaign totaled $49,458. George Cantrell, an independent,...
Opioid settlement from Kroger is set to bring millions to Georgia. But like others, it'll take time
LISTEN: Some Georgia counties are being invited to get their share of Kroger’s $1.2 billion dollar multi-district settlement over the franchises participation in the opioid addiction crisis. GPB's Sofi Gratas reports. Some Georgia counties are being invited to get their share of Kroger’s $1.2 billion multi-district settlement over the...
OTC students and staff serve at local soup kitchen
On Saturday, July 13, the Student Leadership Council (SLC) at Ogeechee Technical College sponsored the Statesboro Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church in Statesboro. Volunteers from the SLC, Dental Assisting, and Nursing served 126 hot meals of pork chops, mashed potatoes, corn, garlic bread, and ice cream. The team served an additional 132 take out sack lunches of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. “Our Student Leadership Council does an amazing job creating opportunities for OTC faculty, staff, and students to get involved and give back to our local community,” said Beckie Snyder, Administrative Assistant for the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. “Connecting with the Statesboro Soup Kitchen allows us to step outside the classroom and make a real difference. It's all about building those important connections and serving our community together.” This was the third of four Saturdays throughout the year that the SLC will sponsor the Soup Kitchen. The Soup Kitchen is open every Saturday from 11am-1pm at Statesboro First United Methodist Church for service. Ogeechee on the Go is the name of Ogeechee Technical College’s community service initiative. OTC students and employees routinely participate in projects designed to support worthwhile causes within the community.
South Georgia Tormenta FC and Burton Albion FC agree on record transfer of Nick Akoto
STATESBORO, Ga. — History was made in Statesboro on Wednesday. South Georgia Tormenta FC and Burton Albion FC agreed to a transfer for Nick Akoto, marking the highest transfer in USL League One history and the first direct transfer from USL League One to EFL League One. The 24-year-old...
Nine Eagles picked as preseason All-Sun Belt Conference
Nine Georgia Southern football players have been voted to the Preseason All-Sun Belt squad, as released Monday afternoon by the conference. The team was voted on by coaches and selected media who cover the league. The Eagles placed five players on the first team: fifth-year running back Jalen White, senior receiver Derwin Burgess Jr., fifth-year defensive lineman Justin Rhodes, junior defensive lineman Isaac Walker and redshirt senior linebacker Marques Watson-Trent. A pair of offensive linemen in redshirt sophomore Chandler Strong and junior Pichon Wimbley, along with redshirt-senior defensive back TJ Smith and sophomore return specialist DeAndre Buchannon were all named to the second team. As a team, Georgia Southern was picked fourth in the East Division. The Eagles are slated...
2024 Georgia Southern Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
After a strong start to 2023, Georgia Southern finished the regular season on a four-game losing streak. That took the Eagles out of contention for a Sun Belt Championship, but they still earned bowl eligibility. Georgia Southern has gone 6-7 overall each of the past two seasons under head coach...
Richmond County man arrested, accused of aggravated assault
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 39-year-old male is charged with aggravated assault after an early June shooting incident in Augusta. The suspect, Mark Quinon Watson, was booked on Tuesday and is also charged with possession of a firearm. After a human trafficking victim franticly entered Grovetown Police Department on Thursday,...
Savannah, Georgia Chosen for Windrose’s New Electric Truck Plant
Shanghai-based Windrose Technology plans to open a manufacturing plant in Savannah, Georgia, to deliver its electric semi-trucks in the US by 2025. This move positions Windrose to directly compete with Tesla's Semi in its home market. The news was first reported by Reuters. “The U.S. market is friendly towards Chinese...
New pickleball courts open at the Pooler Tennis Complex
POOLER, Ga. (WTOC) - Pickleball is booming throughout the country and the Coastal Empire and Wednesday, the City of Pooler is unveiling brand new courts that anyone can play on for free. There are eight pickleball courts and six tennis courts at the Pooler Tennis Complex which many players say...
Judge approves referendum sought by slave descendants to challenge rezoning of island community
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday approved a referendum sought by residents of one of the South’s last remaining Gullah-Geechee communities of slave descendants, ordering an Oct. 1 special election on whether to overturn zoning changes that Black residents see as a threat to an island enclave founded by enslaved ancestors.
New Lowes Foods store’s grand opening is today in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new Lowes Foods store opened on Thursday in Aiken. There was a ribbon cutting for the new store, followed by the grand opening at 8 a.m. It’s at the intersection of Whiskey Road and Powderhouse Road southeast. Lowes Foods has more than 80 locations...
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