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An 80-year friendship is a rare and beautiful testament to life’s most meaningful connections, and Shelby Mixon Rogers and Shelby Griffith Williford exemplify this bond. Since meeting in 2nd grade at Portal Elementary, their relationship has been rooted in love, support, and shared life experiences, spanning from childhood adventures to their Golden Years.

Chef Patrick White reflects on how food brings us together as he celebrates the unique culinary identity of our region. He invites you to begin your new year by sharing a meal with those you care about the most, perhaps with the delicious flavors of his buttermilk fried chicken and southern cornbread waffles with orange maple glaze!

Stan Lee, a local veterinarian and beloved family man, passed away on October 2, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. His life was full of love and his legacy of compassion to both humans and animals continues to live on.

From heartbreak to heroism, Cemil Yavas turned his own disaster survival story into a revolutionary breakthrough, an AI model that can predict Los Angeles earthquakes a month ahead with jaw-dropping 98% accuracy.

Dearly Beloved by Antonia B. Larkin, a Georgia Southern alumnus, opened in the Rosengart Gallery of the Averitt Center on January 9. The exhibit features Larkin's work through video, sculpture, and other unexpected materials. The exhibit will be on display until February 28th.

Statesboro's Paul and Jo Akins recently celebrated a major milestone in their marriage: 70 years together!

The Statesboro Food Bank is proud to announce a significant milestone, distributing nearly 1 million meals in 2024, underscoring its vital role in combating food insecurity across Bulloch County and surrounding areas. With continued support from local partners, the organization is expanding its impact, providing essential nutrition to thousands of families in need.

Lillian Wingate, Genealogy & Local History Coordinator at the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library, has accepted a new position in Thomasville, Georgia as the Executive Director of the Thomasville Genealogical Library. After almost 10 years at the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library, Wingate is excited to begin this new chapter of her career.

Christian T. Scott is a passionate local kayaker and environmental advocate whose journey on the Zambezi River became more than an adventure—it became a mission to protect one of the world’s most remarkable waterways.

Kate Hall was born with a rare brain malformation and has faced health challenges all her life, but a change in her care led to a downward spiral, with doctors even suggesting hospice care. But her family's unwavering commitment to their girl and her wellbeing led to a solution that they hope will help other families, too.