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Holiday Inn Statesboro-University Area Food Drive

Holiday Inn Statesboro-University Area Food Drive

The Holiday Inn Statesboro–University Area is holding a food drive this week beginning today, April 27 at 12pm. It will continue every day from 12pm to 8pm until Friday, May 1st. Donations will go to the Christian Social Ministry.
Ruth Ann Hill, Widow of Senator Jack Hill Passed Away

Ruth Ann Hill, Widow of Senator Jack Hill Passed Away

Eighteen day’s after her husband Senator Jack Hill passed away, Ruth Ann Hill passed on Friday, April 24th surrounded by her loving children. Below is the complete obituary.
Statesboro Barbers and Stylists Struggling with Decision to Reopen

Statesboro Barbers and Stylists Struggling with Decision to Reopen

Many local businesses are struggling to make a decision on reopening their business. None are finding this more difficult than barbers and stylists.
No Paulson? No problem! says Georgia Southern senior

No Paulson? No problem! says Georgia Southern senior

When Rebecca Hooper, a senior marketing major at Georgia Southern University, heard there would be no graduation ceremony at Paulson Stadium this year, she decided to build her own. In Minecraft, that is.
Workers Can Return to Work and Continue Drawing Unemployment

Workers Can Return to Work and Continue Drawing Unemployment

Georgia has made adjustments to unemployment rules that now allow employees to return to work and if they make $300 or less they can continue drawing full unemployment from Georgia.
Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Issues Safety Guidelines for Reopening

Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers Issues Safety Guidelines for Reopening

Atlanta, GA - Today the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers issued guidance for the safe reopening of Georgia's salons and spas.
Leigh Sundem, MD Georgia Southern Memorial Scholarship Fund

Leigh Sundem, MD Georgia Southern Memorial Scholarship Fund

A good friend shared the story of Leigh Sundem last night on social media and it really touched me deeply on many levels.
Statesboro Long Term Care Facility Removed from COVID-19 Positive List

Statesboro Long Term Care Facility Removed from COVID-19 Positive List

Last week, Governor Kemp’s office released a list of long term care facilities who were reporting positive COVID-19.
Governor Kemp Allows Some Businesses to Begin Reopening Friday

Governor Kemp Allows Some Businesses to Begin Reopening Friday

Governor Kemp will allow some businesses to begin reopening on Friday as he begins reducing restrictions that have helped reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Kemp Press Conference Live Here at 4 PM Today

Governor Kemp Press Conference Live Here at 4 PM Today

Governor Brian Kemp will hold a press conference today at 4 p.m. with Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston. The assumption is that he will outline plans to ease social distancing restrictions and restart Georgia’s economy.