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Kiwanis hosts High Hope and other special needs groups for Fair fun

The Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair hosted a very special crowd on Wednesday for a morning of fair fun. Attendees got their own fair experience with a cowboy show, trapeze act, pig races, and a lunch provided by Chick-fil-A of Statesboro.

Oct 18, 2023 7:25 PM Read more >

Azul Tex Mex restaurant now open on the Blue Mile in Statesboro

Azul opened this week on the Blue Mile, serving fast and fresh authentic Mexican cuisine in a fun outdoor environment.

Oct 18, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >

Dr. Bubba Longgrear, Candler County School District Superintendent named 2024 Superintendent of the Year Finalist for Georgia

Candler County (Metter) School District Superintendent, Dr. Bubba Longgrear has been named one of four finalist for the prestigious 2024 Superintendent of the Year award for Georgia.

Oct 18, 2023 5:23 PM Read more >

SHS, Mattie Lively, and BA receive state fine arts grants

Thirteen rural schools statewide are receiving stART grants, which can be used to create or expand arts initiatives that significantly improve students’ access to the arts. This is the sixth distribution of funding provided through the grants. Three schools in Bulloch County were among the recipients.

Oct 18, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Party Impressions Scare on the Square Costume Contest WINNERS

Trick or treat! Check out all the costume contest winners from the 2023 Party Impressions Scare on the Square!

Oct 18, 2023 2:13 PM Read more >

Statesboro Fire Department offering Breast Cancer Awareness shirts

Statesboro Fire Department Breast Cancer Awareness duty t-shirts are now available for purchase. This annual project allows SFD to raise funds and awareness for local charitable causes. Adult shirts are $20 (sizes S-4XL), and youth shirts are $10 (YXS-YL).

Oct 18, 2023 12:05 PM Read more >

Statesboro High School alum band Scrack returns with new music

Local band Scrack will release its second album on October 19. A release party will follow at Hollow Haus in Brooklet on November 11.

Oct 18, 2023 10:05 AM Read more >

Haunted Forest of Statesboro returns to the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds, supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Bulloch County

The Haunted Forest of Statesboro is a local tradition, providing frights and thrills since 1980. Benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Bulloch County, the Haunted Forest returns to the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fairgrounds this year, kicking off with a student night on Thursday, October 26, and opening to the general public from October 27-31. Open nightly from 8 p.m. to midnight, tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gate.

Oct 18, 2023 8:05 AM Read more >

Good Morning, Bulloch!

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Oct 18, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

First Baptist Statesboro feeds Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair workers

As a show of appreciation on behalf of the Bulloch County community, First Baptist Church of Statesboro prepared a delicious lunch for those who keep the Fair running smoothly all week.

Oct 17, 2023 8:40 PM Read more >