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Ahead of the club’s sixth year in the professional league, a good handful of strong players will be returning to push for another League One title.

Lankford comes to Statesboro after five seasons at Western Kentucky, the final two as the co-offensive coordinator and offensive line for a high-powered Hilltopper offense.

Retail stores and donation centers will be closed on December 24 and 25. Goodwill asks donors to leave donations only when an attendant is present. Unsecured items are vulnerable to weather and theft, making them unable to sell in support of their workforce development mission. 

The program provides residents with a safe alternative to disposing of boxes for TVs, computer gaming systems, sound systems, and other valuables purchased or received during the Christmas holidays. By providing separate waste containers, residents do not have to place such items curbside for potential burglars to see in neighborhoods. Drop-offs may begin December 11; see locations in the article.

Blue land crabs are native from Brazil to south Florida and can be as large as 5-6 inches. Sightings recently have been reported well north of the crabs’ native range, including the coasts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.

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A quick response by Statesboro Firefighters and a sprinkler system activation prevented what could have been a major fire at the Statesboro Summit apartments Friday night. One resident was transported to EGRMC by Bulloch EMS. Click on the picture to read more.

Michele LeBlanc, Grice Connect's Senior Reporter reminds us all what is the most important gift we can give and receive this Christmas.....time spent with the ones you love. Merry Christmas.

Bulloch Solutions and APW presented the STEAM STAMPEDE at the Statesboro STEAM Academy on Saturday, December 16. The event was APW’s 500th show, and it was also an all-you-can-eat pizza and drink fundraiser for the Toys-for-Tots foundation. Several TV wrestling stars made special guest appearances at the event to support the holiday fundraiser.

Holiday lane closure restrictions began 5 a.m., Friday, December 22. Harville Rd at Langston Chapel Rd Harville Road (CR 585) at Langston Chapel Road (CR 248) Roundabout Construction continues.  There will be Lane Closures for Utility Work  Monday – Thursday 9am to 4:30pm  Friday – Sunday 9am to 3:30pm.