Community

The charming town of Register, Georgia, hosted its third annual Register Pecan Festival on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Visitors gathered to celebrate the beloved pecan and enjoy a day filled with local flavor and fun.

Trinity Episcopal Church in Statesboro has planted a food forest on its campus with support from Georgia Interfaith Power and Light, expanding its community garden and advancing its mission of environmental stewardship and food justice.

Feed the Boro marked a major milestone Saturday, distributing its 3 millionth meal during their regular food drop at Statesboro High School, highlighting 27 years of dedicated service to the region. Representatives and executives from presenting sponsor Food Lion were on hand to celebrate this significant achievement in the fight against food insecurity.

Georgia Southern University’s Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life proudly celebrated the success of FSL Serves Week 2025, uniting both campuses in a record-breaking week of service, philanthropy, and community engagement.

The Camilla Foundation's recent Pathway to Healing event shone a light on the importance of mental health awareness and the organization's vital work with youth in our community. Lauren Massee, a counselor at William James Middle School, shared stories of the foundation's profound impact on local students.

The pool and spray pad at Luetta Moore Park will open for the season on Saturday, May 17. At just $3 per visit, this is an affordable way for the community to cool off this summer! Bulloch County Recreation and Parks has expanded the pool's offerings this summer, with new events and exercise classes to come.

Bulloch County VOAD marked a leadership transition with Dr. Frank Davis taking the helm as chair following the impactful tenure of DeWayne Grice. The annual meeting also highlighted the organization’s remarkable year of service, responding to multiple disasters and addressing critical community needs across the county.

On Monday, April 28, 2025, the Bulloch County Historical Society welcomed an enthusiastic crowd of approximately 70 members and guests for a special presentation by Dr. Todd Beasley, Director of the Georgia Southern Botanical Garden.

The Averitt Center for the Arts recently celebrated the opening of a new exhibition in its Rosengart Fine Art Gallery. Titled "Paths to Grace," the show features the captivating abstract expressionist paintings of local artist Jasmine Leach.

This weekend, postal carriers will collect non-perishable food items for those in need. Simply place your donations next to your mailbox on Saturday, May 10, prior to your mail delivery time. All donations will stay local!