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The pool and spray pad at Luetta Moore Park will open for the season on Saturday, May 17. At just $3 per visit, this is an affordable way for the community to cool off this summer! Bulloch County Recreation and Parks has expanded the pool's offerings this summer, with new events and exercise classes to come.

The City of Statesboro is continuing its community-driven effort to update its Strategic Plan with a second stakeholder meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, at 6:00 p.m. at Statesboro First United Methodist Church.

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!

A new online platform, the Georgia Grown Market, connects consumers with local farmers, food producers, and artisans across the state to easily purchase authentic Georgia-made products.

Project Eaglet, a collaborative initiative between Georgia Southern University and Bulloch County Schools, gives elementary students hands-on learning experiences across campus, thanks to support from the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro.

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Bulloch County VOAD marked a leadership transition with Dr. Frank Davis taking the helm as chair following the impactful tenure of DeWayne Grice. The annual meeting also highlighted the organization’s remarkable year of service, responding to multiple disasters and addressing critical community needs across the county.

Bulloch County Commissioners held a detailed budget work session Thursday to address a projected $7.8 million deficit in the FY 2026 budget, weighing options including partial or no millage rate rollback and use of fund balance reserves. CFO Kristie King, along with Public Works and Recreation leaders, outlined the operational and service-level consequences of proposed 10% cuts, while emphasizing the need for realistic, long-term revenue planning.

K9 heroes were honored at the Georgia Police K9 Foundation’s Friday Night Fiesta on May 9, a lively community event in Statesboro that raised funds to support and protect working and retired law enforcement dogs.