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Statesboro Mall in Statesboro, GA grew around Belk, raised its ceilings, and lost JCPenney. What's left now?

Belk moves to U.S. 80, and one bank blocks another. Belk had run its Statesboro store downtown since 1950. In 1970 the department store moved out to Northside Drive East, the local stretch of U.S. 80, on a site reached from Brannen Street and Lovett Road, and it was open there before the rest of the project was finished.

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Three injured in Vidalia shooting; one critical, two stable after transfer to Savannah

VIDALIA, Ga (WGXA) — The Vidalia Police Department, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), is investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting on East Jenkins Street that left three people injured, including one in critical condition. According to the Vidalia Police Department, the shooting occurred on East Jenkins Street...

Vidalia, GA · 2d

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Motorcyclist Dies in Early Morning Crash in Toombs County

A motorcyclist from Hinesville lost his life early Thursday morning on Providence Church Road near Laura Dixon Road according to Toombs County Sheriff Jordan Kight. The Sheriff said around 5:24 Joshua Mason, age 47, was on his motorcycle and was being followed by Dabrent Nobles, 31, also of Hinesville when Nobles’ small SUV struck the rear of Mason’s motorcycle. Mason succumbed immediately to his injuries at the scene. Both men were enroute to their jobs at Plant Hatch.

Toombs County, GA · 2d

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No Students Injured in Bus Accident

The Reidsville Fire Department reports that multiple First Responding agencies were dispatched Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle versus school bus crash with suspected entrapment on Highway 23 between the Tattnall Shrine Club and Tatum’s Crossroads near Glennville. First Responders immediately rushed to the scene and although there was no...

Reidsville, GA · 2d

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Tis the season! Georgia Southern PAC announces 2026 holiday performance lineup

The Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center (PAC) is kicking off the holiday season later this month with family-friendly events that last through the days leading up to Christmas. Director Daniel Brown and his team have planned a full slate of activities centered around their annual Christmas production, continuing their hope to make the PAC a welcoming and essential part of the community’s holiday plans. “Every year we look to plan a Christmas show," Brown said. "The reception to last year’s, ‘I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas’ was so positive that we chose to book two holiday shows this year, ‘Frosty: A Musical Adventure’ and ‘Jim Curry presents John Denver’s A Rocky Mountain Christmas’.” The first show, Frosty: A Musical Adventure, is based on the iconic Christmas song “Frosty the Snowman.” A young orphan named Billy discovers magic in a stolen hat, and when he places it on a snowman’s head, that snowman comes to life! Can Frosty help Billy find his real family in time for Christmas? Join them in a thrilling quest through New York City as they discover that the real magic of the season is love. Frosty: A Musical Adventure | Photo Provided by Georgia Southern

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Gov. Kemp appoints new superior court judge to handle cases in Washington, Toombs, Emanuel and Candler Counties

Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed a new Superior Court judge for the Middle Judicial Circuit, overseeing cases in Washington, Jefferson, Emanuel, Toombs and Candler counties, according to a release from Kemp's office. Paul Cook was appointed to the vacancy by the governor, Kemp's office announced in a release on Friday.

Candler County, GA · 11h

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Meet 2026 DWTSS dancers Ruth Atchley and Jad Deal

Presenting 2026 Dancing With The Statesboro Stars Dancers Ruth Atchley and Jad Deal ! They are competing along with ten other teams to win the 2026 Mirror Ball Trophy Judges Choice Award and the Top Fundraiser Award. Dancing with the Statesboro Stars is a night of dancing and performances to raise funds and awareness for Safe Haven, the nonprofit organization that serves adult and child survivors of domestic violence in Bulloch and five surrounding counties. The 16th annual Dancing with the Statesboro Stars, presented by D&R Car Care , will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 6:30pm at Connection Church. Each day leading up to the event, we will introduce you to a team of dancers, presented in no particular order. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ! Meet Ruth Ruth Atchley is in her fifth year with the Statesboro Police Department and currently serves as their Community Information Specialist. She began her career with the agency in records before being promoted to her current role in 2025. A graduate of Ogeechee Technical College, Ruth was actively involved in student leadership, serving as President of the National Technical Honor Society and as a member of the Student Leadership Council.

Statesboro, GA · 14h

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Marshall overwhelmed by Georgia Southern in 49-13 loss

STATESBORO, Ga. (WCHS) — The Marshall Thundering Herd football team couldn't get anything going on Saturday in a tough 49-13 road loss to Georgia Southern. The Eagles held Marshall to just one touchdown in the first quarter and one in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Zion Turner struggled, completing just...

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Ogeechee Technical College Foundation Board receives Role Model Award for 5th consecutive year

The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees recently received an award during the annual Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Leadership Conference in Savannah for attaining role model foundation board certification from the Technical College Foundation Association (TCFA), marking the fifth consecutive year for this distinction. “Receiving this recognition for the fifth consecutive year is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the extraordinary commitment of our Foundation Board of Trustees. I am privileged to serve alongside individuals who generously share their time, talents, and resources because they believe in the life-changing power of technical education,” said Jenny Foss , President of the OTC Foundation Board of Trustees. Our Board understands that the success of Ogeechee Technical College strengthens our entire community, and we take great pride in helping create opportunities for students to achieve their goals and build brighter futures.” The esteemed TCFA Role Model Foundation Board Certification serves as a prestigious acknowledgment conferred upon TCSG foundations exemplifying superior standards in nonprofit governance, adept board management, and operational efficiency. Each board is steered by an engaged board of trustees deeply involved in the foundation's growth, while also prioritizing the professional development and active involvement of trustees, executive directors,

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