Memory Lane

A new digital exhibit, created by Georgia Southern University students with the guidance of Dr. Brian Feltman and librarian Autumn Johnson, honors Bulloch County's World War I fallen heroes. The site provides an in-depth look at the lives and sacrifices of these soldiers, particularly those historically overlooked.

Sprig N' Dig Garden Club is flourishing thanks to 54 years of friendship, service, dedication, and, of course, a shared love of growing flowers and beautifying our community.

The Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern recently hosted a delicious and romantic dinner under the Heritage Pavilion for eight couples who were married in the Garden over the years. It was a beautiful walk down memory lane!

Step back in time as Ginger (Rutledge) Gregory shares childhood memories of her father, Private Robert Lee Rutledge, as he went to serve in WWII, where he ultimately gave his life. Her story is from the April Bulloch County Historical Society meeting.

As Women's History Month draws to a close, we take a look back at one of the most influential women to ever grace Statesboro: Mrs. Patricia Lee "Patsy" Rocker Bobo. Hundreds were impacted by Patsy through the Deen Day Smith Awards. Click on the image to view a list of Deen Day recipients over the years.

In 1951, James and Doris Tucker married and began their wonderful life together. The parents of six daughters, they shared their advice for a long and happy marriage with us. Commitment, resilience, and devotion are just a few of the qualities that have made their marriage into a legacy worth leaving.

Annual inspections for nearly a dozen 1940s-era Navion aircraft are taking place at the Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport. Russell Herrington, Portal resident, ER doc, and current President of the American Navion Society, shares his love of flight and history as a Navion owner.

Charles Davis shares his story as a musician and composer who began a window washing business in Statesboro in the 1980s. The business and his music have led his family through many chapters, including serving in missions and getting the opportunity to attend his alma mater's 50th and 100th anniversary celebrations.

Michele LeBlanc steps back in time to learn the Southern tradition of the cane grind at the Johnson-Welter Heritage Farm's 2023 event.

Just off Sweetheart Circle, there's a beautiful and serene terrace dedicated to the hands and feet that built Georgia Southern University. Retirees from 1906 to 2020 are honored on the wall, which now has a virtual component that allows you to visit without ever leaving home.