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Georgia Southern's Planetarium and Astronomy Lab Coordinator Dillon Marcy has had a love for astronomy from an early age and even visited the planetarium, where he now works, as a child. Today, he is teaching another generation about the wonders of astronomy and presenting shows that all members of the community can enjoy. 

City of Statesboro Mayor Jonathan McCollar will host the 2024 State of the City address on Tuesday, February 27, in the Emma Kelly Theater in Downtown Statesboro. In addition to the official address, the program will feature a presentation of the flags by the Statesboro High School JROTC Color Guard, musical performances and a Q&A session with the Mayor. The public is invited to attend.

Girl Scouting is an opporunity for the girls in our community to have fun, learn a variety of life skills, build relationships, develop their self-confidence, and begin to understand the importance of giving back to their community. And your cookie purchases this spring will help make it all happen!

Perry and Vendora Cobb were natives of Metter and Portal, respectively, and had lived on the family farm in Candler County since they married in 1959. They are remembered by friends and family as a sweet couple who loved poodles and dining out together. Their visitation will be held on Wednesday at Joiner-Anderson, with funeral services following on Thursday.

Statesboro Village Builders will host its second “Family Fun Resource Day” of 2024 on Saturday, February 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau (222 S Main Street, Statesboro). Members of the community are invited to attend a day of entertainment filled with music, interactive games, and onsite resources. Kids can enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, and a bounce house. There will also be free food, books and door prizes.

Statesboro Senior Adult Charlene Mann was the recipient of Feed the Boro's 2 millionth meal at Saturday's food drop. Click on the picture to read all about it.

The 2nd annual Winterfest was the first, "First Friday" event of the year. The event took place in downtown Statesboro on West Main Street from 5:30p-8p. Several vendors, fun activities, and live music lined the street as locals stepped out to enjoy the evening.

Grice Connect's Michele LeBlanc shares details about the Statesboro Family YMCA's Heart Run taking place on Saturday, February 10. Proceeds will fund the Y's new Phase 3 Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, a collaborative effort with East Georgia Medical Center and Georgia Southern University. This program strives to offer free cardiac rehabilitation services to participants, ensuring comprehensive care for those recovering from heart-related issues.

Two local churches demonstrated the power of God's love when they opened a warming shelter for citizens experiencing homelessness during the recent cold snap. Together, they hosted 39 guests in a safe, warm space over the five nights.

Jessica Anthony, Director of Development at Foundations Resource Center, shares information about the organization's baby boutique, which was designed to help mothers in need provide essential items for their children. The boutique is always accepting donations of diapers, wipes, formula, and clothing up to size 2T.