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3 adults, 1 child dead after crash in Jenkins Co.
JENKINS COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Four people are dead, including a 3-year-old, after a car crash in Jenkins County last Saturday. Around 12:19 a.m., Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on GA 67 near Gays Hill Church Road. Upon arrival, the Troopers determined 1 vehicle was traveling south in the northbound […]
Congratulations, Statesboro STEAM Class of 2024!
The Statesboro STEAM Class of 2024 graduated Friday, May 6, at 6pm. The ceremony was held at Believer's Church of Statesboro. Congratulations, graduates! Adams, Annabelle Albright*** Albright, Kaiden Brian* Case, Madeline Elise* Cutter, Julian Raines de la Cruz, Mason Tomas Robert* DeLoach, Ryan Kimbel Edwards, Stephen Nickalaus* Evans, Graisyn Timia* Jones, Amari LaVon Livingston, Andrew Ryan* Monahan, Benjamin Matthew** Navarro, Adelaide Ajani* Newell, Richard Roberts, Demarion Lee Solomon, Deidra Elise* Walsh, Bostin Thomas Whited, Patrick Burke Witherington, Sadie Lynn *Honor Graduate **Salutatorian ***Valedictorian Honor graduates based on Statesboro STEAM course completion and does not apply to the official GaFutures requirements. View the recording of graduation and see the program below.
GS Men's Basketball adds Dion Bethea to coaching staff
Georgia Southern men's basketball has completed its coaching staff for the 2024-25 season by adding former Gray Collegiate Academy head coach Dion Bethea, head coach Charlie Henry announced. "I'm thrilled to welcome Dion to Georgia Southern. Dion is a winner; evidenced by his six state championships at Gray Collegiate," Henry said. "I've gotten a chance to watch him coach and have always been impressed with the way he leads and connects with the young men in his program. His experience and relationships throughout the Southeast will make an immediate impact on the recruiting trail. I'm excited to add a great person, terrific coach...
Georgia Southern splits doubleheader against App State
BOONE, N.C. — Georgia Southern baseball is on the road for its regular season series finale. The team is visiting Sun Belt Conference rival Appalachian State, and the series is off to a hot start. The Eagles split a doubleheader against Appalachian State on Thursday. The Mountaineers took game...
GS Men’s Basketball announces signing of transfer guard Bradley Douglas
Georgia Southern men's basketball has signed Little Rock transfer guard Bradley Douglas, head coach Charlie Henry announced. "We are really excited to add Bradley to the men's basketball program," Henry said. "It's a blessing to add a veteran guard who's experienced winning throughout his college career. Much like his former junior college teammate Tyson Brown, he's hungry to make his mark in his final year of college basketball here at Georgia Southern. We look forward to getting Bradley here in May and working with him." Douglas, a 6-3 senior out of Eustis, Fla., spent the 2023-24 season as a member of the Trojans, averaging...
Individuals shine for Eagles at Sun Belt Outdoor Track Championships
The Georgia Southern track and field team had several sterling individual efforts at the Sun Belt Track and Field Championships as it finished seventh overall during the weekend. "I'm really proud of how the ladies competed this weekend," head coach David Neville said. "We had several obstacles coming into the meet and even faced some while here, but they stepped up big time. I want to thank all of our seniors who contributed to this program, and for all those who are returning next season, we're coming back even bigger and stronger." NaJ Watson continued to etch her name in the Georgia Southern record books,...
Lift As You Grow to host golf-themed pub crawl on the Blue Mile this Saturday
Local non-profit Lift As You Grow will host its inaugural Golf Pub Crawl this Saturday, May 18, 2024. The crawl begins at Gnat's Landing (470 S. Main St. in Statesboro) at 2pm. Tickets are $35 for individuals and $120 for foursomes. All individuals will be placed on a team for the crawl. You can purchase tickets or donate any amount to the cause here. Lift As You Grow invites you to wear your best golf attire and bring your best foursome for a 'hole' lot of fun visiting nine different bars up and down The Blue Mile! According to the organization, pub golf is...
GBI investigating deadly shooting in Sylvania
SYLVANIA, Ga. (WJBF) – At the request of the Screven County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating the death of 32-year-old Alan Brandon Lane of Sylvania, Georgia. On Saturday, May 11th about 12:55 p.m., deputies responded to a home on South Fork Road in Sylvania. Upon arrival, they found Lane who had been shot. He […]
Charleston man dies after chemical release at Georgia warehouse facility
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WCSC/WTOC) - A Charleston man working as a contractor died Friday morning after a chemical release at a Georgia cold warehouse facility. The coroner’s office identified the victim as Lawrence Wyatt, 54, WTOC-TV reported. Effingham County Fire Rescue responded to the Americacold facility at around 8:20...
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