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Gretsch family visits Statesboro; Impact on GS music education will be felt for years to come

Gretsch family visits Statesboro; Impact on GS music education will be felt for years to come

The 20-year collaboration between Gretsch Guitars and Fender isn’t the only major affiliation Fred and Dinah Gretsch have to celebrate. In 2021, the Gretsches gave their support and name to the School of Music at Georgia Southern University.
Willow Hill Heritage Festival returns this weekend to celebrate school's legacy

Willow Hill Heritage Festival returns this weekend to celebrate school's legacy

The Willow Hill Heritage Festival is back after a two-year hiatus and will be held September 3 and 4 in Portal.
Own a piece of Paulson and support Fostering Bulloch

Own a piece of Paulson and support Fostering Bulloch

Update 9/7/22: Additional chairs are now available online through South Auction .
GS arts alumni return to campus to inspire the next generation of Eagles

GS arts alumni return to campus to inspire the next generation of Eagles

The exhibit is presented by the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art and runs from Aug. 10 to Sept. 14. The public is invited to attend a reception on Sept. 2.
Wilson found guilty of involuntary manslaughter; Jury returns not guilty verdict on felony murder and agg. assault charges

Wilson found guilty of involuntary manslaughter; Jury returns not guilty verdict on felony murder and agg. assault charges

In the case of State vs. William Marcus Wilson, a jury has found Marcus “Marc” Wilson guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Haley Hutcheson .
Perkins Pumpkin Patch will return for fall fun September 25

Perkins Pumpkin Patch will return for fall fun September 25

With the help of her family, Nikki Sims Perkins brought a fun and family-friendly pumpkin patch to the Statesboro area in 2021 with the opening of Perkins Pumpkin Patch in Brooklet.
Statesboro PD now accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy

Statesboro PD now accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy

This year's academy will begin on September 28. Applications are due by September 20.
Hwy 67 and Nevils-Denmark red light construction completion projected for mid-October

Hwy 67 and Nevils-Denmark red light construction completion projected for mid-October

Citizens should see construction work restarting this week and working red lights in a few weeks
EGSC brings back Vision Series: University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue to headline

EGSC brings back Vision Series: University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue to headline

The Vision Series at EGSC is an initiative that brings programs of intellectual and cultural enrichment to the College and its broader constituency
Ann R. Purcell elected secretary of State Transportation Board of Georgia

Ann R. Purcell elected secretary of State Transportation Board of Georgia

Ann R. Purcell, Georgia's 1st Congressional District representative, was elected secretary of the State Transportation Board (STB) of Georgia at its monthly board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 18