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GS Armstrong Masquers to present 'Silent Sky' beginning April 11

GS Armstrong Masquers to present 'Silent Sky' beginning April 11

'Silent Sky' showcases the true story of an overlooked 20th-century female astronomer whose groundbreaking work changed the way we see the universe.
South Georgia Tormenta FC Prevails Over Lexington Sporting Club

South Georgia Tormenta FC Prevails Over Lexington Sporting Club

Tormenta FC now leads the head-to-head series with two wins, one draw, and one loss against Lexington SC.
Gators' Offense Too Much for Panthers in Rematch

Gators' Offense Too Much for Panthers in Rematch

The Portal Panthers men's varsity soccer team hosted the Bulloch Academy Gators at the Portal Athletic Complex on Tuesday evening. The Gators came away with a 5-0 victory.
Lady Panthers start out slow, lose 3-2

Lady Panthers start out slow, lose 3-2

The Portal Panthers women's soccer team lost to the Screven County Gamecocks 3-2 at the Portal Athletic Complex on Tuesday afternoon. Portal’s record falls to 11-2-1 while Screven County improves to 8-6 on the season. Portal has already clinched the regular season region title.
Xcel Strategies announces Xcel Xpo 2024 career training and exhibition for students across the region

Xcel Strategies announces Xcel Xpo 2024 career training and exhibition for students across the region

Over 100 students from Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty and Bulloch counties are expected to attend. The event combines hands-on and virtual workshops, allowing students to work on real-world projects, solve problems and develop in-demand job and trade skills.
Allyson Sweeney steps down as Georgia Southern Swimming & Diving head coach

Allyson Sweeney steps down as Georgia Southern Swimming & Diving head coach

Under Sweeney's guidance, the team achieved a third-place finish in the 2024 Sun Belt Conference Championships and saw nine student-athletes qualify for postseason events. A nationwide search for a new coach will begin immediately.
Georgia Southern’s work for military-connected students continues to earn Military Friendly® Gold School designation for 2024-25

Georgia Southern’s work for military-connected students continues to earn Military Friendly® Gold School designation for 2024-25

Georgia Southern is part of a network of institutions that allows transferability of credits for military students, provides in-state tuition for members of the military and their families, and offers college credit for prior education, military training and experience. The University has a strong and proud history of supporting veterans, current-serving military personnel and their families, and has accumulated many awards for its dedication to the military community.
City of Brooklet announces special election for Councilmember Post #5

City of Brooklet announces special election for Councilmember Post #5

The Special Election will be held "separate and apart" from the county election, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Bulloch student jumps from bus Wednesday morning; No injuries reported

Bulloch student jumps from bus Wednesday morning; No injuries reported

At approximately 6:30 a.m. on April 10, during Bulloch County Schools’ morning bus routes, a high school student jumped from the back of a school bus.
ArtsFest returns to Sweetheart Circle on April 20

ArtsFest returns to Sweetheart Circle on April 20

A Statesboro spring favorite! ArtsFest is a day filled with Art Stops, an Artist Market, and a Community Stage with local entertainment. The event celebrates the arts and arts education through performances, exhibiting and demonstrating artists, and hands-on activities and games. In 2024, ArtsFest will once again return to Sweetheart Circle on April 20.