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This year's fair will take place October 14-19 at the fairgrounds. The festivities will begin Monday afternoon with the traditional fair parade in downtown Statesboro. Just in time to kick off the week of food and fun! This is the 62nd annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair.

Vandy’s Barbeque on Vine St. in downtown Statesboro reopened its doors last month, after closing over the summer to undergo much needed renovations. Check out the revamped dining room and hear how they plan to keep serving old favorites in the new space.

The Georgia Department of Transportation warns motorists of traffic interruptions and lane closures from October 12 to 18, 2024, due to essential road work in Southeast Georgia.

Bulloch Academy hosted Robert Toombs Christian Academy on Wednesday for Senior Day. The Gators came home with a 7-1 win.

The Georgia Southern football team is set to host Marshall in a crucial Sun Belt Conference clash on Saturday, October 12, at Allen E. Paulson Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 8:05 p.m. and coverage available on ESPNU.

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!

The Brooklet City Council’s October 10, 2024, work session focused on several key issues, including preparations for the upcoming SPLOST 2024 referendum and the selection of stakeholders for the town's comprehensive plan. The council also reviewed new purchasing and vehicle replacement policies, discussed tree removal efforts, and debated how best to recognize city employees during the holidays.

The Southeast Bulloch Lady Yellow Jackets opened their 2024 flag football season with back-to-back wins on October 9 at Fred Shaver Field. With dominant performances on both offense and defense, they secured victories over McDonough (20-0) and South Effingham (14-6), setting the tone for a promising season ahead.

Gulfstream has strengthened its partnership with Bulloch County Schools’ College and Career Academy program, offering career exploration opportunities and resources for STEM education after hosting local educators at their recent Discover the Difference event.

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