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Statesboro Books-a-Million shoppers donate more than $5,000 worth of books to Altrusa

Statesboro Books-a-Million shoppers donate more than $5,000 worth of books to Altrusa

5-year-old David Josiah of Team Impact signs with Georgia Southern Football

5-year-old David Josiah of Team Impact signs with Georgia Southern Football

Team Impact matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating a long-term, life-changing experience. Josiah has spina bifida, and it is his dream to be part of a team.
Own a shirt grown in Bulloch dirt

Own a shirt grown in Bulloch dirt

The Brannen family has been farming in the same Bulloch County dirt for five generations. Now Brannen Family Farms has partnered with Chapman Trading Co. to create a shirt made exclusively from their Bulloch County-grown cotton, on sale now through September 17. A portion of proceeds from the sale of the shirts will benefit Georgia Kate Anderson.
Learn the history of 4-H with the Bulloch County Historical Society

Learn the history of 4-H with the Bulloch County Historical Society

You're most likely familiar with 4-H, but do you know its history? Join Michele LeBlanc in learning about how the "Corn Club" of the early 1900s became the nationwide organization that 4-H is today.
The Fair is coming! Parade returning to Monday this year

The Fair is coming! Parade returning to Monday this year

This year's fair will take place October 16-21 at the fairgrounds. The parade will return to its traditional Monday afternoon time to kick off the week of food and fun! This is the 61st annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair.
VIDEO: Hundreds turn out to welcome Georgia Kate home

VIDEO: Hundreds turn out to welcome Georgia Kate home

Hundreds of family, friends and even strangers turned out to welcome Bulloch County's favorite daughter Georgia Kate home on Friday. Video of the homecoming included in the story below.
Teal House offering free crisis hotline stickers

Teal House offering free crisis hotline stickers

The Statesboro Regional Sexual Assault Center, also known as the Teal House, has created free crisis line stickers for the businesses of Statesboro.
Musician Jon Aktas shares his insights on performing live, music recording, and finding inspiration

Musician Jon Aktas shares his insights on performing live, music recording, and finding inspiration

If you make it out often to see live music in Statesboro, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Jon Aktas. Playing a mix of covers from artists like Jason Isbell and Tyler Childers, as well as his own originals, Jon frequently performs at venues such as Vandy's, Tandoor & Tap, Dolan’s, and Bites. In addition to performing, Aktas plans to record an EP of his original music. I sat down with Jon recently to talk about his experience as an artist and what he has planned for the future.
GS Homecoming activities announced

GS Homecoming activities announced

Community partners are invited to "Paint the Nest Blue" and join the parade for this year's Georgia Southern Homecoming Week.
PHOTO GALLERY: SkynFolks brings "Saturday Night Special" to the Boro supporting the Blue Knights

PHOTO GALLERY: SkynFolks brings "Saturday Night Special" to the Boro supporting the Blue Knights

The Blue Knights brought SkynFolks to town on Saturday night as a fundraiser for the organization. The capacity crowd walked down memory lane with the Lynryd Skynyrd tribute band.