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Chief Mike Broadhead and the Statesboro Police Department have launched a summer pilot program called “Roadway Assist.” This program utilizes interns, who will drive a work truck and assist police officers in a variety of ways to help reduce officers time with non-emergent traffic situations.

The 3rd annual Juneteenth Food & Music Festival will take place on Saturday, June 17th, from 1-6pm outside the Honey Bowen Building. The event seeks to commemorate the national holiday through various field day events and community activities.

Ten Youth Career Commission summer camp students participated in a three day businesses start up simulation at the GS Business Innovation Center downtown. On the final day, they presented their business ideas to a panel of local judges. The judges were blown away by the students. Read the story to learn more about them and this incredible program that has been making a difference in children's lives for nearly 20 years.

Please mark your calendar for Sunday, June 25, 2023, as the day the community will gather on the grounds of The Bethany Campus to celebrate the Centennial of the organization.

For almost 50 years, St. Paul's Lutheran Church has made a difference for so many in our community. Due to aging membership and slow growth, they now need the community's support. Grice Connect's Reagan Reilly takes a look at their impact and ideas for support to help them continue their mission in our community.

This will be the first college partnership for the Golden Harvest Food Bank, which distributes an estimated 11.8 million meals each year across its 25-county service area. A ribbon cutting and grand opening for the Bobcat Pantry is scheduled for Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 3 p.m. in the academic building lobby on its Swainsboro campus.

The Kiwanis Club of Statesboro recently hosted its second community blood drive event for the year. The event was done in partnership with the American Red Cross. The Kiwanis Club of Statesboro regularly holds two community blood drives annually as a civic outreach to the local community.

The event is free for children ages 3-12 (parent or guardian guided), and the first 50 children to sign up will be eligible for FREE sponsored swimming lessons through Splash in the Boro. This water safety day is being held in memory of 4-year-old Mariah Renee Jackson, who was lost in a tragic swimming pool accident earlier this year.

Bulloch County Nightlife Enthusiasts: REJOICE! Here's your chance to take on the town with Brandon as he explores his list of Statesboro nightlife activities. What about you? Share with Grice Connect your favorite spots for enjoying Statesboro's nightlife!

The $2,500 donation will be added into the “new building” fund for Rebecca’s Cafe, which will be donated to the Statesboro Food Bank expansion occurring later in 2023.