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City of Statesboro toy drive grants Christmas wishes for 100 families

City of Statesboro toy drive grants Christmas wishes for 100 families

City Manager Charles Penny accepts toys from Stephen Pennington, EGRMC CEO 100 families had their Christmas wish lists granted Sunday, December 19, 2021 from the City of Statesboro toy drive.
Derrel Melton SFD Battalion Chief retires ending 7 decades of service for family

Derrel Melton SFD Battalion Chief retires ending 7 decades of service for family

When Statesboro Fire Department Battalion Chief Derrel Melton completes his final shift on Thursday, December 23, 2021 it will be the end of an era for the Melton family.
180 Bulloch Children receive Christmas Toys from Jaycees and Marine's Toys for Tots campaign

180 Bulloch Children receive Christmas Toys from Jaycees and Marine's Toys for Tots campaign

For over 30 years Willie Haynes has partnered with local agencies and coordinated the annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign. Mr.
Balloon Festival to be held at Kiwanis Fairgrounds May 14-15, 2022

Balloon Festival to be held at Kiwanis Fairgrounds May 14-15, 2022

The Statesboro Kiwanis Club has confirmed the Statesboro Balloon Festival is coming May 14th and May 15th, 2022 to the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds! Get tickets here The coordinators of the balloon festival are the same organization that brought the
Holiday safety tips courtesy of the Statesboro Police Department

Holiday safety tips courtesy of the Statesboro Police Department

Between now and January 1st, the Christmas holiday season will occupy the attention of many families. As always, the SPD asks you to consider the following safety tips to ensure an incident free holiday period.
24 year old in arrested in Statesboro stabbing

24 year old in arrested in Statesboro stabbing

According to Statesboro Police Captain Jared Akins, on December 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
Timmy Rushing recognized for academic achievement in Lifelong Learning Academy

Timmy Rushing recognized for academic achievement in Lifelong Learning Academy

ACCG , Georgia’s County Association, recently awarded Bulloch County Commissioner Timmy Rushing with a certificate for successfully completing the core requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy.
10 Statesboro Youth have "A Place to Dream" tonight thanks to the YMCA

10 Statesboro Youth have "A Place to Dream" tonight thanks to the YMCA

Christmas came a little early for 10 youth in our community thanks to the Statesboro Family YMCA and local businesses, non-profit agencies and volunteers.
City of Statesboro, community partners to host food giveaway

City of Statesboro, community partners to host food giveaway

The City of Statesboro will host a food giveaway this Sunday, December 19 in partnership with the Bulloch County NAACP, the Statesboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Beta Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Statesboro's "Miss America" Dr. Kara Martin Shelar shares her journey

Statesboro's "Miss America" Dr. Kara Martin Shelar shares her journey

Statesboro native and 1994 first runner up to Miss America, Dr. Kara Martin Shelar, M.D., will be tuning in on Thursday, December 16, 2021 anxiously awaiting the momentous crowning of the 100th Miss America .