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The spotlight is on! Dancing With The Statesboro Stars, benefiting Safe Haven, has unveiled the teams for their 2025 signature event, set to dazzle audiences this November.

More than 30 local students were recognized Tuesday for completing the 2025 Statesboro Youth Connect (SYC) program, a five-week summer work-based learning initiative. The graduation ceremony celebrated the students' achievements and the program's impact on the community.

Statesboro's finest were celebrated with a special breakfast at The Cottages at Bethany on May 30th, 2025. The event was a testament to the community's gratitude for the tireless work of local first responders.

Positive Childhood Alliance Bulloch and United Way of Southeast Georgia are once again joining forces for the 11th Annual Stuff the Bus Back to School Supply Drive, aiming to equip every student in Bulloch County with the tools they need for academic success.

On Friday evening, June 20, 2025, the Bulloch County NAACP and the Willow Hill Heritage & Renaissance Center partnered to commemorate Juneteenth, providing the public with a poignant reminder of the arduous journey to freedom. Held at the historic Willow Hill Historical Society, which was founded by formerly enslaved individuals, the event honored a legacy of resilience, education, and community.

Fuel your family’s curiosity and appetite this summer with the Georgia Department of Education's Taste & Talk cards. This free initiative promises fun, learning, and connection around the dinner table.

The Bulloch County Agricultural Complex is now offering a public riding program, providing a safe and spacious facility for horse enthusiasts of all levels. County residents and non-residents alike can enjoy a day of riding or opt for an annual pass.

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UPDATE: Power has been restored as of 8:40 PM. A significant power outage has plunged parts of Statesboro, Georgia into darkness this evening, impacting businesses, traffic, and residents. Over 1,100 customers are without power as of 8:00 PM.

Georgia Southern University’s Dr. Olivia Carr Edenfield has been honored with the 2025 Arts and Humanities Faculty Mentor Award by the Council on Undergraduate Research for her decades-long commitment to empowering student scholars through research and mentorship.