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Big changes are flowing into Southwest Georgia as the state lifts a decade-long moratorium on new irrigation wells, giving farmers a much-needed boost to recover from recent challenges.

The Statesboro Food Bank is gearing up for its annual Soup-er Bowl competition, inviting amateur and professional chefs to submit their best soup recipes for a chance to compete in the Soup-er Bowl Playoffs on January 25th, 2025, and the grand finale on February 8th.

Ring in the New Year with nature! Georgia State Parks offer over 70 guided hikes for all levels on New Year's Day, from easy family walks to challenging treks, including accessible options. Celebrate with a First Day Hike sticker and connect with friends and family in the great outdoors.

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Wil Atencio, who grew up exploring the wilderness of Wyoming, has turned his childhood passion for nature into a promising career in marine ecology, culminating in his recent completion of a master’s in biology at Georgia Southern University, where he focused on oyster population dynamics and estuary preservation.

Southern rock jam band Ella Speed will perform in the fundraiser show, and tickets are just $25. Sponsors for the show include Dabbs, Hickman, Hill and Cannon, LLP; Armour Barns of Statesboro; C. Doug Collins III, CPA; and Floors Outlet.

Roadwork season rolls on in Southeast Georgia, with construction and maintenance projects ramping up from December 28 to January 3—remember, holiday lane closure restrictions are in effect to keep traffic moving smoothly during the New Year!

The Georgia Elite Football Classic will hold their all star games on Saturday, December 28th at McEachern High School. Several athletes from Bulloch County will be participating in a couple of these games.

Georgia’s seven commercial airports face a critical funding gap, with a shortage of $67.5 million annually for infrastructure and capacity improvements, threatening to drive businesses out of the state, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation’s aviation program manager.

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!