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Regents authorize 10% pay cut for GS president, 4-8% for most employees
University system belt tightening follows previous year’s enrollment-driven cuts at Georgia Southern
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The Board of Regents’ authorization for 14% budget cuts at all University System of Georgia institutions follows by one year Georgia Southern University’s 10% budget “redirection” in response to enrollment declines on its campuses before and during consolidation.
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Register to hold 3rd annual Pecan Festival on Saturday
Register Pecan Festival
Clayton Hackle entertains from the music stage during the 2024 Pecan Festival in Register on Saturday, June 8, 2024. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/file

The city of Register will hold its third annual Register Pecan Festival on Saturday, May 17. The festival will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Register.

Along with dozens of vendors and food trucks, folks can enjoy live music and family activities and take in the atmosphere of the historic rail town. For the 2025 festival, organizers have added a car show and a Fun Zone for children. 

Schedule – 10 a.m.: Opening Ceremony – Mayor - Donnie Roberts, with a performance by Lisa Roberts; 10:30 a.m.: Ada Godwin; 11 a.m.: Chloe Best; 11:30 a.m.: Citizen of the Year Recognition; Noon-2 p.m.: Eternal Vision; 2:30 p.m.: Tionna Young; 4 p.m.: Closing Remarks & Raffle Drawing.

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