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Statesboro City Hall at dusk with a 'Public Services' sign, symbolizing the risk to local funding.

Stable local funding for public services is at risk.

Despite approving a preliminary subdivision for a 22-unit residential development, the City of Statesboro extended the spend-down date on a $1 million Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank grant

Sophie Nguyen· May 2· 2 min

Community members collaborating in a town square, holding local newspapers, symbolizing the vital role of community-led initiatives in saving local journalism.

Community-led initiatives vital for saving local journalism

After an Iowa company decided in March to stop publishing 18 rural newspapers, former TV meteorologist Chris Nelson personally acquired five of them.

Derek Molina· Apr 26· 2 min

Diverse community members admiring a modern public sculpture in a sunlit park, fostering connection and shared pride.

What Is Public Art and Why Does It Transform Communities?

In Apex, North Carolina, Sally Myers' 'Blackbird Circle' sculpture didn't just win a local award; it became a cherished focal point for community pride.

Sophie Nguyen· Aug 2· 2 min

A colorful and expansive public mural in Clearwater, showcasing local scenes and people, illuminated by the setting sun.

Clearwater's Public Art: Policy, Partnerships, and Vision

Chicago's Greetings Tour mural isn't just art; it's the city's #1 most photographed and top-reviewed mural, according to Greetings Tour .

Derek Molina· Apr 22· 2 min