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During the Fall 2024 semester, Georgia Southern University’s Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate students conducted over 6,000 hearing screenings for K-12 students in Chatham and Effingham Counties, gaining valuable clinical experience while supporting community health.

Dr. Alvin Jackson shared the 150-year history and cultural impact of Willow Hill School at the Bulloch County Historical Society's February meeting, highlighting its legacy in African-American education and community resilience. As Black History Month concludes, learn more about this important piece of Bulloch County's history.

Statesboro's Sydney Davis was recently awarded Georgia Jaycee of the Year, an honor that requires exemplary service, leadership, development, and fellowship. She was also elected to serve a one-year term as state-level President for the organization. Energetic and driven, Davis is excited for the year ahead and hopes her enthusiasm for volunteering is contagious.

Statesboro Market2Go, an extension of the Statesboro Main Street Farmer’s Market, makes it possible to have fresh, local produce and good food all year long. The opening day of the Saturday market is also just around the corner, and this year it brings a new market manager, Kelsie Cobb.

For over 40 years, Jimmy Raymond has been the go-to expert for shoe repair and leathercraft in Statesboro. As one of Georgia Southern’s first Black graduates with a degree in Industrial Education, his legacy is one to note. Now, as he prepares for retirement, Jimmy is looking for the right person to train and take over—someone hardworking and ready to continue this essential trade.

Local chefs from the Statesboro community made pots of soup to support the Statesboro Food Bank in their SOUPer Bowl fundraiser.

Zeta Tau Alpha at Georgia Southern University sells fresh-from-Florida strawberries in an annual fundraiser to raise money for breast cancer education and awareness. Order your flats now for pickup on February 28!

Behavioral Pediatrics Resource Center is spearheading training to educate police officers and staff about the many facets of autism. Sharon Draeger, project manager, spoke with Grice Connect to explain the importance of their educational initiative.

Helen Cooper Preston celebrated her 101st birthday on September 24th, 2024. Grice Connect's Michele LeBlanc sat down with her family to get a glimpse of her life.

Sheila Nielsen and Jake Nowicki, nursing students from Georgia Southern University, volunteered at the Pegasus Riding Academy to gain hands-on experience in equine therapy, which aids individuals with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities.