Local News

A devastating house fire in Register, Georgia, has left a family of three without a home. The blaze, which broke out Friday night, prompted a swift response from local fire departments.

Emily Hoste’s love for baking started at an early age, baking with her mother and grandparents. That love not only helped her through the loss of her mother but also inspired her to open her own home bakery, Stacks, and the story of how it came to be is a sweet one. 

A claim circulating on social media regarding a $1.6 million increase to the Bulloch County Recreation and Parks Department budget for FY 2026 is inaccurate, according to county documents reviewed by Grice Connect and confirmed by Chief Financial Officer Kristie King.

The Boys & Girls Club of Bulloch County, a long-standing institution serving local youth, will permanently close its doors on July 25, 2025, according to an announcement released by its Board of Directors.

On Friday, June 27, the community is invited to celebrate the life and work of June DiPolito at the High Hope Service Center dedication, a lasting tribute to her impact.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is continuing construction and maintenance projects across Southeast Georgia this week. Drivers should watch for lane closures, slow down in work zones, and expect delays through Friday, June 27.

Troy W. Marsh Jr. of the Marsh Law Firm in Statesboro has been reelected to the State Bar of Georgia’s Board of Governors, continuing his service in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, Post 2 seat representing Bulloch, Effingham, Jenkins and Screven counties.

South Georgia Tormenta’s Gabriel Alves showed up and showed out, earning a spot on the USL League One Team of the Week after delivering both a goal and an assist in a clutch win over Texoma FC!

Franklin Collision Center officially unveiled its newly expanded, state-of-the-art facility in Statesboro on Wednesday, marking a significant investment in the community and the next chapter for the Franklin Automotive Group.

Grice Connect's interactive events calendar makes it easy to find fun events for date night or the entire family in and around Statesboro. Check it out and start making plans now!