Community

The DHS Appropriations Act of 2023 appropriated $130 million to FEMA, which in turn awards the money to the EFSP National Board to support local social service organizations aiding our nation’s hungry and homeless. Seven local organizations received the funding to be used as reimbursements.

The event will take place at the Willow Hill Heritage and Renaissance Center on April 29, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food historian Clarissa Clifton, Chef Cheryl Henry, and Pitmasters John “Bobbie” Robinson and Curtis Clifton will prepare a full meal outdoors over an open pit, as was done during slavery.

The two recently saw a need in the Brooklet community and worked together to find a solution as part of their membership in FCCLA at SEB.

The Boys & Girls Club of Bulloch County will host its annual Casino Night fundrasier at Forest Heights Country Club on May 5th, from 7:30-10pm. All proceeds will benefit the Club.

John Scott is looking forward to more time with his wife Wanda, family and church he pastors in retirement. He is leaving the Assessors office in good hands.

Jim McCarthy will be installed by the church on the evening of May 28 and will officially begin preaching on Sunday, June 4.

The Statesboro Fire Department has a goal to distribute 500 free smoke alarms in the city. These smoke alarms have been donated to SFD by the American Red Cross.

One ticket will be drawn for a Louis Vuitton Graceful PM or $1,500 cash, graciously donated by Dr. Delan Gaines of Optim Orthopedics. Tickets are only $10 each, and all proceeds benefit the United Way of Southeast Georgia.

If you were not at the Bulloch County Historical Society lunch meeting today you missed a real treat. Albany native discussed his thrilling novel Savannah on Fire.

Hop is well-known and loved all over Bulloch County. This is in part due to the way he treats people — respectfully and conscientiously.