Skip to Main Content
The student led, student read news organization at Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne Media Group

The student led, student read news organization at Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne Media Group

The student led, student read news organization at Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne Media Group

Why does Georgia have runoff elections?

Why does Georgia have runoff elections?

Fernanda Camacho Hauser, Correspondent November 20, 2020

We voted for president and vice president, sheriffs, senators, coroners and, for some of us, on other federal or local positions we didn’t know existed. We’ve kept up to date with the recount and all...

What's the latest on the COVID-19 vaccine?

What’s the latest on the COVID-19 vaccine?

Fernanda Camacho Hauser, Correspondent November 20, 2020

As of this week, two companies appear to be leading the charge to a COVID-19 vaccine, Pfizer and Moderna.  According to Brian DeLoach, M.D., medical director and staff physician, both companies have...

"The First Amendment excuse is out"

“The First Amendment excuse is out”

Andy Cole, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2020

Following the release of Chief Diversity Officer TaJuan Wilson’s Inclusive Excellence action plan, The George-Anne spoke with Wilson about the plan and other Inclusive Excellence-related topics. This...

The CDC's guidelines for Thanksgiving break

The CDC’s guidelines for Thanksgiving break

Davis Cobb, Correspondent November 18, 2020

With Thanksgiving Break fast approaching and reports from that COVID is only worsening, it’s important for everyone--whether they’re staying on campus or going home to visit family--to remain safe...

USG working to improve student mental health services

USG working to improve student mental health services

Olivia Craft, Enterprise Managing Editor November 17, 2020

ATLANTA—The University System of Georgia (USG) plans to ensure every student has access to some variety of mental health support.  In August, Governor Brian Kemp said he was allocating $11.5 million...

Inclusive Excellence Climate Survey closes this week

Inclusive Excellence Climate Survey closes this week

Davis Cobb, Correspondent November 16, 2020

The window for completing the Inclusive Excellence Campus Climate Survey is quickly closing; today marks the start of the final week it can be completed. Intended to help measure areas of improvement...

Georgia Southern officials announce 27 positive COVID-19 cases during thirteenth week

Georgia Southern officials announce 27 positive COVID-19 cases during thirteenth week

Andy Cole, Editor-in-Chief November 16, 2020

STATESBORO — Georgia Southern officials reported a week of increased positive COVID-19 cases, reporting 27 cases during the thirteenth week of school. "The report below reflects that positive reports...

More than 1,700 students expected to participate in December commencement ceremonies

More than 1,700 students expected to participate in December commencement ceremonies

Abby Fuller, Daily Managing Editor November 16, 2020

STATESBORO — Over 1,700 students have signed up to participate in Georgia Southern’s in-person commencement ceremonies for the fall semester. Fall graduation this year will be split up into five...

A week from Thanksgiving Break, what precautions should you be taking to keep you and your family safe?

A week from Thanksgiving Break, what precautions should you be taking to keep you and your family safe?

Fernanda Camacho Hauser, Correspondent November 16, 2020

We are one week away from Thanksgiving break which means that people are getting their plans together on whether to head home or not.  The George-Anne reached out to Gemma Skuraton, director of student...

Georgia Southern sees the largest undergraduate population yet

Georgia Southern sees the largest undergraduate population yet

Eden Hodges, Correspondent November 12, 2020

Despite the turbulent year, Georgia Southern students shattered enrollment records this fall as the student census revealed the largest freshman class to come through the university yet. “These important...

GSU Theatre's new show touches down

GSU Theatre’s new show touches down

Davis Cobb, Correspondent November 11, 2020

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia Southern University’s theater students usher in a new show exploring a fresh look at a common reality: a world where physical contact and touch may not be possible. The...

Closing the digital gap

Closing the digital gap

Fernanda Camacho Hauser, Correspondent November 11, 2020

STATESBORO — Georgia Southern’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology has been working with Willow Hill Heritage and Renaissance Center (WHHRC) to put IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services)...

Load More Stories