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Statesboro was recently ranked as the best city in Georgia to live on a fixed income. According to GoBankingRates the average Social Security benefit for retired workers in 2021 is $1,548 per month.

Ogeechee Area Hospice held their annual Denim and Diamonds benefit on Saturday night, May 15th. The sold out event was held at The Venues on the campus of Ogeechee Technical College.

Many Americans rely on their neighbors after a disaster, but there are also many ways you can help your neighbors before a hurricane approaches.

Bulloch County public safety members were honored recently by members of the Ogeechee Masonic Lodge # 213 F & AM in downtown Statesboro. The Freemasons fed over 135 public safety workers a fish dinner they prepared at the lodge downtown.

The time to prepare for a hurricane is NOW, before the season begins. Once you’re under pressure, having a written plan will take the guesswork out of what you need to do to protect you and your family.

Bulloch County Farm Bureau will host their 6th annual Beef Day on Friday, May 14 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The event will be held at the County Farm Bureau office located at 940 Northside Drive East. May is National Beef Month.

Statesboro humanitarian John Long will begin his annual 50 mile walk Friday, May 14, 2021 at 3 PM at Connection Church located at 1342 Cawana Road.

The Kiwanis Club of Statesboro has announced that they will host the Cabin Fever Laser Light Show at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds. The light show will be May 20-23, 2021 with various show times throughout the 4-day period.

Statesboro Magazine May/June 2021 issue is now available throughout the community. Pick up a copy today! This issue includes the EGRMC Medical Directory and wonderful stories about people who make our community ROCK.

From EGRMC CEO Stephen Pennington: Good health. We all want it – a life where our bodies remain strong and able, allowing us to do the things we most enjoy.