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Professional stand-up comedian Jon Reep, known for his unique country humor and roles in popular TV shows and films, will perform live at the Averitt Center for the Arts on January 11. Reep was the winner of Season 5 of NBC's "Last Comic Standing."

The Visit Statesboro lobby has been transformed into a festive holiday display thanks to the donation of an extensive snow village by local residents Frank and Marcia Parker, featuring collectible Dept. 56 pieces, including limited-edition models of iconic Statesboro buildings.

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Statesboro's Jonny Boy Cookies storefront will close its doors to the public Monday, December 23rd, marking the end of an era for local cookie lovers. However, this isn't goodbye, as the business will continue to operate through nationwide shipping, catering, food trucks, and future pop-up events.

The man in the red suit is quite busy this time of year, but he took time out of his busy schedule to "sit a spell" with local children. This beloved Brooklet tradition recommenced this year after pausing for five years. Grice Connect's Jeneane Brown visited jolly old St. Nick to capture some magical moments.

Former Atlanta Brave Terry Pendleton met with his passionate fans at Statesboro Sports and Memorabilia as part of a fundraiser for the Roosevelt Cone Jr. Scholarship Foundation.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will implement intermittent lane closures on Interstate 16 and 95 from December 26 through December 28 as part of the 16@95 Improvement Projects, which are focused on widening I-16 and reconstructing the I-16/I-95 Interchange.

The 2024-25 International Fish Art Contest is now open, inviting students from kindergarten through grade 12 worldwide to submit their creative, hand-drawn illustrations and writing focused on fish species and their habitats.

A legislative study committee has recommended that the General Assembly adopt licensing and regulation requirements for Georgia’s tree care industry to improve worker safety and prevent injuries and fatalities in this hazardous field.

Brooklet Kiwanis invites everyone out to their annual Christmas Eve breakfast on Tuesday, December 24 at Brooklet Community Church. No charge for breakfast, but donations are accepted to help them provide Christmas for Brooklet area families.