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The Friends of the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library will host a Meet and Greet with Claxton native and retired GBI agent, John B. Edwards, on July 25. John will present his latest novel, "Darkness Under the Oaks." The story is set in Savannah and Statesboro during the late 70s and is a tour de force thriller that combines an intricately, meticulously composed plot with a vital sense of place making. The book accents law enforcement, organized crime, Southern culture, and Christian doctrine.

The GS Athletic Foundation raised a record $11.06 million.

A heat advisory has been issued for Bulloch County from 11 AM to 6 PM on Thursday, July 20th. Heat indexes values could be as high as 112 degrees today. Stay indoors if possible and use extreme caution when outside.

Feed the Boro's (FTB) July Food Drop is this Saturday, July 22nd, beginning at 8am at Statesboro High School. Additional volunteers are needed! A sign-up link is provided in the article.

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For decades, Lee Johnson has been feeding our community from his gardens. Growing up hungry, he knows what it is like and wants to ensure no child he knows has that problem. Enjoy this story as we walk you through his remarkable journey.

The FREE Downtown Live concert series wraps up this week on Thursday, July 20th, at 7pm with Liquid Pleasure on the Bulloch County Courthouse Lawn. Please note the start time change due to heat index predictions. Food trucks will open at 6pm, and the concert will begin at 7.

Last chance to pay your delinquent property tax bill. The annual property tax sale is set for Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 10 am. Check out the sale list in the story and details on how the sales process works.

The new aircraft will bring business aviation’s longest range to customers worldwide.

Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, Jon Burns has appointed Statesboro attorney and former Bulloch County Solicitor Joey Cowart to the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission serving on the Investigative Panel.