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Ever wonder where to go when your favorite kicks need a little TLC? Look no further than W & J Shoe Repair and Leathercraft in Downtown Statesboro! Owned by local legend Jimmy Raymond, this spot has been breathing new life into worn-out shoes for over 30 years. Dive into the story of this Black-owned, family-run business and discover why W & J Shoe Repair is a true gem in our community. You won't want to miss it!

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Sprig N' Dig Garden Club is flourishing thanks to 54 years of friendship, service, dedication, and, of course, a shared love of growing flowers and beautifying our community.

Attention nonprofit organizations in Bulloch County! United Way of SEGA is thrilled to announce Empower Bulloch Mini-Grants: Building a Better Future for Bulloch County. The ten $1,500 mini grants will be awarded to organizational initiatives that are positively impacting our community. Applications are open now through July 9, 2024.

Georgia Southern University's Megan Wright was named Fourth Runner-Up in the 79th Annual Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition held in Columbus, Georgia on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Four other Statesboro-area participants received honors at the pageant as well.

The “BizPitch Savannah™” Entrepreneurial Competition is an annual regional “Shark Tank” style event. Each year, eight aspiring local entrepreneurs are invited to apply to pitch their businesses. This kinder, gentler version of TV’s “Shark Tank”, “BizPitch Savannah™”, now in its seventh year.

Deborah McClendon, co-President of Altrusa Club of Statesboro and a Vietnam Veteran, leads the local chapter with a strong spirit of service and giving. Recently, the club has partnered with the Fisher House Foundation to support military families by collecting essential items and donations for their local Fisher House.

During a touching ceremony held at the Statesboro Police Department headquarters, JD Clockadale, founder of the Georgia Police Foundation, proudly revealed a landmark donation to support local SPD Officer Joey DeLoach. The event served as a poignant reminder of the foundation's commitment to aiding officers like DeLoach and fostering community support for law enforcement across Georgia.

DocuDNA has developed patented technology that can prevent you from becoming a victim of document fraud. Read on to learn how Doug Cobb used his decades of experience in investigation and analysis of forged and altered documents to help protect people's assets.

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