Community

This year's fair will take place October 16-21 at the fairgrounds. The parade will return to its traditional Monday afternoon time to kick off the week of food and fun! This is the 61st annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair.

Hundreds of family, friends and even strangers turned out to welcome Bulloch County's favorite daughter Georgia Kate home on Friday. Video of the homecoming included in the story below.

The Statesboro Regional Sexual Assault Center, also known as the Teal House, has created free crisis line stickers for the businesses of Statesboro.

If you make it out often to see live music in Statesboro, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Jon Aktas. Playing a mix of covers from artists like Jason Isbell and Tyler Childers, as well as his own originals, Jon frequently performs at venues such as Vandy's, Tandoor & Tap, Dolan’s, and Bites. In addition to performing, Aktas plans to record an EP of his original music. I sat down with Jon recently to talk about his experience as an artist and what he has planned for the future.

Community partners are invited to "Paint the Nest Blue" and join the parade for this year's Georgia Southern Homecoming Week.

The Blue Knights brought SkynFolks to town on Saturday night as a fundraiser for the organization. The capacity crowd walked down memory lane with the Lynryd Skynyrd tribute band.

Twin brothers Davon and Tavon Woods have walked all over the United States to raise awareness for children in foster care. This weekend, they will bring their walk to the Boro, and they will also dedicate a mile to Georgia Kate Anderson.

Katrina Baranko, President Elect of Kiwanis International addressed the Club praising them for all of the wonderful work they are doing in our community and region.

Shatasha Fields, 36, died in the accident. Her sons, Kingston, 4, and Knowledge, 5, were critically injured. A prayer vigil is planned for Thursday, August 24.

"We need YOU!" Michele LeBlanc says as she shares that The Hospital Auxiliary at EGRMC is having their FIRST fundraiser in years. This fundraiser supports local charities and scholarships for GSU and OTC students. Come on and show your support for the cause. Jodi's Accessories will be at the hospital FRIDAY, August 25!