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Georgia Southern launches ‘Finish Strong’ campaign to ensure Eagle success

Georgia Southern University launched a fundraising campaign to help students facing financial hardships during these unprecedented times.

May 22, 2020 8:16 PM Read more >

Statesboro Mayor Launches “Love Ur City” COVID-19 Relief Campaign

City of Statesboro Mayor Jonathan McCollar is pleased to announce the kick-off of the “Love Ur City” capital campaign which aims to help small businesses and families that have been financially impacted by COVID-19.

May 18, 2020 7:57 PM Read more >

BI-LO provides virtual platform to reward community members and spread kindness

To continue the spread of kindness throughout the community, BI-LO’s parent company, Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), is giving customers a chance to nominate local deserving individuals to receive free groceries.

Apr 27, 2020 6:00 PM Read more >

Free Concerts and Performances this Weekend Streamed from Around the World

Travelzoo Compiled a List of Free Concerts & Performances Live Streaming This Weekend It’s still possible for performing arts buffs to get their fix of top-notch theater, song and dance, as so many organizations are stepping up and offering strea

Apr 10, 2020 2:33 PM Read more >

Statesboro Farmers Market2GO Volunteers Needed

The leadership of the Statesboro Farmer’s Market2Go continues to make tweaks and adjustments to help manage the extraordinary growth during the COVID-19 Shelter in Place order. Last week they moved the market pickup to Uncle Shug’s on Main.

Apr 8, 2020 5:43 PM Read more >

Governor Kemp Extends Shelter in Place Order through April 30th

Governor Brian Kemp announced an extension of his statewide Shelter In Place order from April 13th to April 30th. Earlier today Governor Brian P.

Apr 8, 2020 4:51 PM Read more >

Kemp to Extend Public Health State of Emergency through May 13th and Shelter In Place to April 30th

Today Governor Brian P. Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, and House Speaker David Ralston announced plans to extend Georgia’s public health state of emergency through May 13, 2020 to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Apr 8, 2020 9:58 AM Read more >

Neighborhoods Go On A "Bear Hunt" To Spread Happiness

Going on a “Bear Hunt” With the unprecedented nationwide quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many neighborhoods around the nation have been participating in a community “Bear Hunt” to spread happiness to the children and families who are stuck a

Apr 2, 2020 3:39 PM Read more >

Kemp Closes K-12 Public Schools Through April 24th

Today Governor Brian P. Kemp issued Executive Order 03.26.20.02 closing public elementary and secondary schools for in-person instruction through April 24, 2020. Students may return to school on Monday, April 27, 2020.

Mar 26, 2020 1:06 PM Read more >

Deb-Bee's Creations Providing FREE Fabric for Hospital Mask

Debbie Edenfield, owner of Deb-Bee’s Creations , has answered the call in our community to lead the effort in getting critically needed masks made for our healthcare workers.

Mar 24, 2020 12:08 AM Read more >