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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.

The Bulloch County Recreation and Parks Department hosted its popular "Nerf Night" on Friday, January 26, at the Sue Oertley Tennis Complex. Community Recreation Program Supervisor Justin Smith says this is just one way the department loves to provide clean, safe fun for the kids in our community.

With a donation from the Richmond Hill library and the help of a volunteer team from Willingway, the bookstore will now be able to display even more books in its collection for easy shopping.

Barry Turner, former Bulloch County EMT and Grice Connect contributor, takes a deep dive into impact Lee Eckles and Doug Vickers made in establishing a world class EMS service in Bulloch County. Enjoy this historical perspective on their journey.