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Get ready to go nuts! The Register Pecan Festival is back for its third year, offering a day of family fun, delicious food, and community fellowship.

The Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University welcomed guests to a blooming evening of plants, music, and community during the annual Magnolia Circle Party and Spring Plant Sale kickoff. Become a sustaining member of the gardens and enjoy exclusive member events like this year round.

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For over four decades, ArtsFest has been a Statesboro tradition where creativity meets community. This year’s event, hosted by Bulloch County Recreation and Parks at Georgia Southern’s Sweetheart Circle, brought thousands together to celebrate art in all its forms, from easel paintings to handmade jewelry to hands-on activities for all ages.

The Statesboro Fire Department celebrated the addition of a new 100-foot aerial platform, Truck 1, with a ceremonial "push-in" event on April 28. The tradition honors the fire service’s history while marking the department’s continued growth and commitment to serving a rapidly expanding community.

Families flocked to the Bulloch County Agricultural Complex for the 14th Annual Kiwanis Rodeo, enjoying a mix of traditional rodeo action, kid-friendly activities, and delicious food.

After months of rumors and rising questions from the community, the mystery surrounding a lot beside Olive Garden has been answered. It is definitely not what you may have guessed or hoped for locating in this prime retail development.

Cassie N. Morgan has been named Georgia Southern University’s new vice president for Enrollment Management, bringing nearly 20 years of higher education experience to the role beginning June 1.

Drama students at Southeast Bulloch High School and Statesboro High School will showcase their talent with three exciting live performances, including Tinker Bell, Dorothy in Wonderland, and the annual variety show Vaudeville: Drafted, celebrating local arts and student creativity.

The Southern Pullers Association will host the Battle in the Boro Truck and Tractor Pull on May 2 and 3, 2025, at the Bulloch County Agricultural Complex. The two-night event will feature a variety of modified trucks and tractors competing in multiple classes, with gates opening at 5:00 PM and the show beginning at 7:00 PM each evening.