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Georgia Power continues suspension of disconnections, waives late fees and pauses collection activities for customers through December 15

Postponed by Hurricane Helene, the Statesboro Service League's sale is BACK ON! There are now three opportunities to shop: Thursday afternoon, Friday afternoon, and Saturday morning. See the article for details.

Bulloch County residents are rallying together to assist with recovery efforts following the damage from Hurricane Helene. With hundreds of roads impassable due to fallen trees, the community is encouraged to lend their equipment and support to help clear the way.

In a troubling development, social media platforms have started removing critical local news updates about Hurricane Helene from Grice Connect's page, leaving our community without essential information. As these platforms continue to filter our posts without explanation, it's more important than ever to visit our website directly to stay informed.

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.