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Williams-Johnson selected as Governor’s Teaching Fellow

Williams-Johnson selected as Governor’s Teaching Fellow

Georgia Southern University Professor of Educational Research has been selected to serve as a member of the cohort
Gov. Kemp extends the suspension of gas tax ahead of Labor Day weekend

Gov. Kemp extends the suspension of gas tax ahead of Labor Day weekend

Supply chain state of emergency is extended through October 12, 2022.
Portal HS science teacher fundraising to help send students to Iceland

Portal HS science teacher fundraising to help send students to Iceland

Life experience is so necessary. And getting a jump start on it in high school can impact your life in profound ways. Clinton Thornburg , a science teacher at Portal High School, understands these sentiments completely.
Save the Date: Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Parade moving from Monday evening to Saturday morning

Save the Date: Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Parade moving from Monday evening to Saturday morning

The most anticipated event of the Statesboro calendar year is right around the corner. It’s the annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair ! The fair will take place from Monday October, 17, to Saturday, October 22, 2022.
Circle K lowers gas .40 per gallon for three hours Thursday

Circle K lowers gas .40 per gallon for three hours Thursday

Customers saved as much as $8.00 on a 20 gallon tank
Statesboro Books-A-Million customers purchase more than 450 books for Altrusa

Statesboro Books-A-Million customers purchase more than 450 books for Altrusa

In one of the store's annual charity book drives, customers at Statesboro's Books-A-Million were recently given the opportunity to purchase a book to donate for the Altrusa Club of Statesboro's Backpack Buddies literacy program.
Boyfriend of May homicide victim charged with murder

Boyfriend of May homicide victim charged with murder

Alonzo Lorenzo Stewart was charged with the homicide of his girlfriend Keturah Lee Mobley
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 .