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The future of Bulloch County depends on its people, and their voices are more important than ever. To foster that dialogue, Georgia Southern University’s Institute for Vibrant and Engaged Communities (IVEC) recently kicked off its series of Community Conversations in Brooklet. Community members shared their thoughts and concerns about the community.

Join fitness enthusiasts from around Statesboro at The Garage on Saturday, October 5, 2024, for the Festivus Games, a friendly competition designed for novice and intermediate athletes. This unique event, inspired by the playful spirit of the "Festivus" holiday from Seinfeld, offers a welcoming atmosphere for participants to showcase their strength and stamina without the pressure of elite-level competition.

Families 4 Families, a non-profit organization that supports area foster families, had a gala to raise funds for the organization on September 12.

The 35th annual Brooklet Peanut Festival brought kids of all ages to the downtown festival on Saturday. Watch the parade livestream and video of the slow tractor and kiddie tractor races in this story. Hats off to the Brooklet Peanut festival volunteers and all the sponsors who make this wonderful community event possible.

Reverend Dr. Roslyn Satchel, CEO of the New Georgia Project, will discuss issues that impact multi-generational voters at an event on Sunday afternoon.

Statesboro's Downtown Rotary Club will observe the International Day of Peace this Saturday, September 21, joined by local dignitaries, youth organizations, and international students from Georgia Southern.

Sponsors and event planners came together at the Brooklet Peanut Festival grounds to share why they support this annual event. Learn why they help make this cherished community event possible -- an event that celebrates Brooklet's agricultural heritage, and brings together locals and visitors alike to honor the humble peanut and the farmers who cultivate it.

Feed the Boro celebrated a remarkable achievement, surpassing 2.5 million meals distributed to residents in need. The milestone was marked by a gift from Texas Roadhouse, during their monthly food drop at Statesboro High School, drawing hundreds of volunteers despite the damp weather.

Statesboro is set to host an adrenaline-pumping weekend as "Rope the 'Boro" comes to the Bulloch County Ag Center on September 14-15, 2024. This highly anticipated roping competition offers one of the final chances in the Southeast for competitors to qualify for the 2024 World Series of Team Roping (WSTR) Finale.