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State School Superintendent Richard Woods has named 301 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools from 104 school districts for 2025, recognizing their commitment to rigorous, high-quality education and academic excellence. Statesboro High School was named an AP STEM School and AP STEM Achievement School.

U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen has announced the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, inviting high school students in Georgia’s 12th District to showcase their artistic talents for a chance to have their work displayed in the U.S. Capitol.

Georgia Southern University is celebrating a milestone in research excellence, breaking institutional records in total scholarly output, peer-reviewed research papers, and Quartile 1 journal publications, according to 2024 data from Elsevier’s Scival.

During the seventh week of Georgia’s legislative session, the House of Representatives passed a range of significant bills, addressing issues from healthcare and education to veterans' benefits and public safety, as lawmakers prepare for the crucial Crossover Day deadline.

American Legion Dexter Allen Post 90 in Statesboro, alongside local Scouting America leaders, will host a historic Charter signing event on March 6 to officially establish the first all-girls troop in Bulloch County, Troop 935G, and reintroduce Venture Crew 935 to the area after a decade.

The next food drop will be on Saturday, March 8 at Statesboro High School. Please plan to arrive EARLY to get in line. Food will be provided for 1,000 families, and everyone is welcome.

Statesboro residents will observe Ash Wednesday on March 5th, marking the beginning of the Lenten season, with a variety of services offered throughout the city. From traditional church services to "Ashes to Go," the community will have numerous opportunities to participate in this day of reflection and repentance.

Severe thunderstorms packing 50 mph wind gusts are barreling through Bulloch and surrounding counties, with a high wind advisory adding to the day's dangerous conditions. Residents should seek shelter and secure outdoor belongings as the storms sweep through the region.

The United Way of Southeast Georgia is offering needs-based scholarships for graduating seniors at Portal, Southeast Bulloch, and Statesboro High, in the amounts of $500 for technical or vocational college and $1,000 for college or university. The deadline to apply is March 7.