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On May 23rd, 2025, The Lodge at Bethany hosted its 5th Annual Memorial Day Picnic, bringing together nearly 100 residents, families, and community members for a heartfelt day of remembrance, gratitude, and celebration.

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The summer rain showers in Statesboro didn’t stop the jaw-dropping, high-energy performance of We Got The Beat, who delivered a top-tier show at the Averitt Center on a rainy Thursday night. The concert was part of the city’s fourth annual Downtown Live concert series and gave the crowd a night they won’t forget.

Thanks to the loving support from the Bulloch County community and all the talented women within the Southeast Bulloch flag football program, the team will be traveling to Canton, Ohio, to compete on the national stage in Hall of Fame Village.

Mill Creek Elementary School has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries to help enhance its nonfiction book collection and support student literacy.

Educators can relax and recharge this summer with 50% off YMCA memberships, available May 26 through Sept. 1, 2025, including access to pools, fitness classes, and more.

Tormenta FC Academy has kicked off its 2025 Summer Soccer Camps, offering young athletes across South Georgia and the Lowcountry a fun and skill-focused opportunity to grow in the game. See a list of Savannah-area camps in the article.

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced a multimillion-dollar lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of families affected by the deadly Sapelo Island gangway collapse, which killed seven people and injured dozens during a cultural celebration last October.

The next food drop will be on Saturday, June 14 at Statesboro High School. Please plan to arrive EARLY to get in line. Food will be provided for 1,000 families, and everyone is welcome.

With the stage set in Columbus, Georgia, the Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition is underway and has announced its preliminary winners. Gracie Allen from Georgia Southern University took home the talent award for her baton routine. Allen is a biochemistry major and the feature twirler in the Southern Pride Marching Band.