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Carters discuss life in and after White House
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Former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter spoke at Hanner Fieldhouse as part of Georgia Southern Universitys leadership lecture series.
STATESBORO — Former President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter brought a real-life, personal history lesson to a cheering audience of Georgia Southern University students recently. The Carters spoke at Hanner Fieldhouse as part of the university’s leadership lecture series, geared toward providing students a chance to hear leaders from around the world. The former president began by sharing his early life, telling the audience that he was the first president who was born in a hospital, and how he grew up in the only white family in a predominantly black community outside Plains — the town made famous by Carter’s election.
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Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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Effingham County High School band members are preparing to represent their school and community on a national stage in New York City next March. (Courtesy of Effingham County High School)
The Effingham County High School marching band has been invited to perform in New York City’s historic 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This prestigious opportunity marks the band’s largest performance to date, showcasing their talents on a national stage.
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