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During the 2025 Georgia General Assembly session, lawmakers honored Pittman Park UMC and other faith-based groups for their vital contributions to disaster relief following Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton.

The Youth Leadership Bulloch Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation at the Kiwanis Community Center, marking the culmination of a six-month program focused on leadership, community engagement, and local government. Kiwanis Club President Marilyn Darrell encouraged graduates to embrace growth, build strong relationships, and use their talents to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods visited Bulloch County on Tuesday, February 25, to honor eight local schools with academic leader award banners for high achievement and growth on the Georgia Milestones Assessments.

The team will head to Lexington in March.

The Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music will present a Faculty Cello Recital featuring Dr. Steven Elisha (cello) and Dr. Kyung A. Yoo (piano) on Monday, March 3 at the Carol A. Carter Recital Hall in Statesboro. The program will showcase 19th and 20th-century masterpieces for cello and piano, including works by Mendelssohn, Brahms, and Martinů.

Eagles earn first win over App in Henry era on the strength of 17 and 6 from Nakavieon White.

The Bulloch County Chapter of the NAACP hosted the 2025 Miss MLK Scholarship Pageant, an event dedicated to celebrating young women who embody the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Laylah Scarboro of Statesboro was crowned winner.

During week 6 of the legislative session, the House passed 25 bills, including measures to support hurricane recovery, strengthen criminal justice reform, and enhance workforce readiness.

The Georgia Southern baseball came up short to College of Charleston 6-3 on Tuesday night at J.I. Clements Stadium.

The City of Statesboro Tree Board hosted its annual "Planting the Future" Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Statesboro Food Bank. This community-focused event brought people together to plant trees, raise awareness, and donate to the food bank.