Community

Dr. Michael Guido always loved to say that "Everything is better in Metter, Georgia." That is certainly true when it comes to the Guido Gardens and their annual Nights of Lights.

JonPaul Gonzalez, 19, a Bluffton, South Carolina native, passed away in a tragic car crash Saturday, December 4, 2021. JP was a member of the Tormenta FC Academy for a decade, and his family has been heavily involved with the club since its founding.

A Gift of Dentistry is coordinated by Dr. Richard Marz owner of Premier Dental Wellness . One of the greatest needs in our community is low cost dental options.

First Baptist Church " Journey to Bethlehem " is on Wednesday, December 8 from 6 PM to 8 PM. First Baptist Church " Journey to Bethlehem " allows you to step back in time to experience life in Bethlehem, complete with a live nativity.

As our community recovers from the pandemic which prevented last year’s celebration, the series known as ONE is preparing a very special One Holiday Concert.

Ogeechee Riverkeeper (ORK) has chosen the best photographs from across the 5,500 square mile watershed submitted for the annual photography contest .

On Saturday, December 4, 2021 Feed the Boro volunteers presented the 500,000th meal to Vera Mercer of Statesboro at the SHS food drop. In addition to the food, Mrs. Mercer was presented a $200 gift card by Food Lion manager Tod Marsh.

Ogeechee Area Hospice invites the community out to their Mistletoe & Memories, 15th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration. The tree lighting will be held on Monday, December 6, 2021 beginning at 5:00 PM till 6:30 PM.

The Georgia Department of Public Health ( DPH ) has been notified of a Georgia resident currently in New Jersey who has tested positive for COVID-19 and the Omicron variant .

The American Legion Dexter Allen Post 90 & Auxiliary is hosting the American Legion VA Benefits Jamboree. The Jamboree will be held Saturday, December 3, 2021 from 10 AM to 4 PM at Statesboro Post 90.