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The Averitt Center for the Arts recently kicked off The Greenhouse Project, a multimedia exhibit featuring artwork from 18 artists at Brigham Young University. During the opening reception, artist Brenna Cooper shared insights into the collaborative nature of the project, explaining how a visit to a greenhouse inspired the diverse works on display. The exhibit, which explores themes of growth and the environment, will be on view through January 3rd.

The Georgia Department of Transportation continues essential road work across Southeast Georgia from Saturday, November 16 through Friday, November 22, with ongoing construction, maintenance, and bridge projects resulting in various traffic interruptions and lane closures.

Five Guys, the popular burger chain known for its fresh ingredients, customizable menu, and not to forget their peanuts, is set to open its first location in Statesboro on Monday, November 18, 2024. The new restaurant will be located at 23992 U.S. Highway 80 East, sharing the building with Mattress Warehouse, which opened earlier this year.

Citizens will have the opportunity to share their thoughts about the drafts of the Comprehensive Plan with the council at four separate work sessions and during a 40-day public comment period in April of next year.

The Georgia Southern Eagles will return to action after their second bye week of the season, hosting Troy for a key Sun Belt Conference matchup on Saturday, November 16, at 4:02 p.m. at Allen E. Paulson Stadium, with the game available on ESPN+ and the Georgia Southern Sports Network.

Southeast Bulloch will take on Heritage in Ringgold, GA, Friday, November 15, 2024. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM.

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 Georgia Department of Natural Resources announces the opening of the 2024 duck hunting season on November 23, with special early hunting opportunities for youth, active military, and veterans on November 16-17, alongside new regulations allowing the use of an electronic Federal Duck Stamp.

The Statesboro High Blue Devils basketball season is set to begin. Both teams have high expectations for what they want this campaign to look like.