Helpers

Sergeant Bubba Revell, a beloved school resource officer known for his unwavering dedication to protecting and uplifting youth in Bulloch County, turned hurtful attacks on his weight into a powerful message of resilience and advocacy for children facing bullying.

On a recent Saturday morning, the American Legion, Student Veterans of America, Kappa Alpha Fraternity, and members of Georgia Southern University Police volunteered time to do yard work and home maintenance for Danny Duncan, a local Korean War era veteran.

Dr. Loy Cowart has volunteered his wisdom and guidance at the Hearts and Hands Clinic for 10 of the 15 years they have been operating. After a decade of shaping the lives of volunteers and patients, he has decided to step down as the medical director.

When disaster strikes, some people watch from a distance, while others step forward to help. For Statesboro resident Stephanie Ellis, witnessing the destruction left by Hurricane Helene wasn’t just heartbreaking—it was a call to action. What started as a single trip with a van full of supplies quickly turned into a mission of service, one that would take her back to the devastated communities time and time again.

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

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.

For almost 20 years, Staying in Stitches Quilt Guild in Statesboro has supported Safe Haven and survivors of domestic violence with their specially created Christmas stockings, which they fill with small gifts and supplies.

Bulloch County Sheriff's Deputies Brian Myers and Richard Beckum Jr. along with Statesboro Police Officer Nicholas Sparks-Hoskins were named the Bulloch County Public Safety 2024 Officers of the Year. They received this honor on Thursday night at the annual public safety awards banquet.

National Good Neighbor Day, celebrated on the third Sunday of September, is a time to strengthen community bonds and recognize the “professional neighbors” who positively impact our lives. As part of this year's observance, retired educators and other good neighbors at Willow Pond Senior Center showed appreciation to local teachers with a heartfelt cookie party.

Those who are helping to carry on the legacy of the Willow Hill School at the Willow Hill Heritage and Renaissance Center are working to record and preserve the important part of our local history the school represents.