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These personal stories from community members in connection with Statesboro and Bulloch County’s rich history are made possible through the continued support of Lori Grice Photography as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Four miracle preemie babies graduate with honors from SHS

Four miracle preemie babies graduate with honors from SHS

What began for two sets of Statesboro parents as the horrific premature births of their children has become a wonderful journey for their children. The four recently graduated from SHS as honor graduates and are preparing for the next step in their journey. It is a remarkable story that will inspire you and give you hope for our future.
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Senator Jack Hill 30 years in politics exhibit at GS Henderson Library

Senator Jack Hill 30 years in politics exhibit at GS Henderson Library

Explore the 30 year legacy of commitment to Georgia by Senator Jack Hill at a temporary exhibit at the GS Henderson Library through May 30, 2023. The entire collection is available for public viewing and research. Read the full story for a preview of the exhibit which will walk you through his incredible life of service.
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Former GS President Dale Lick shares his story of restarting football

Former GS President Dale Lick shares his story of restarting football

Dr. Dale Lick and his wife Marilyn called Statesboro home from 1978 to 1986 while he served as President of Georgia Southern College. In 1983 Dr. Lick announced the restart of football at Georgia Southern.
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At 98 Edith Hutchison still hosts friends for bi-monthly card game

At 98 Edith Hutchison still hosts friends for bi-monthly card game

Edith attributes her longevity to her faith, family, friends and staying active long after retirement.  She continues to garden, reads books, plays cards, does complex tabletop puzzles and keeps up a pretty impressive garden.
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Brooklet's Martha Weston handmade "Memory Bears" provide comfort

Brooklet's Martha Weston handmade "Memory Bears" provide comfort

"I take memories from our lives and make special keepsakes," said Martha Weston
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Lanier's IGA: Small town store with a big time impact

Lanier's IGA: Small town store with a big time impact

For over half a century Lanier's IGA has provided support, encouragement and opportunity to the Portal community one bag of groceries at a time
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Santa's Calling: Ten years of bringing joy to all the girls and boys

Santa's Calling: Ten years of bringing joy to all the girls and boys

Matthew Gainous is an instructor at Ogeechee Technical College by day and a freelance writer by night. For the last ten years, he has also been "The Man in Red" each December, much to the delight of children all over Statesboro and Bulloch County.
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Praising Cane: Johnson-Welter family preserves rich history of the cane boil

Praising Cane: Johnson-Welter family preserves rich history of the cane boil

If you spent your growing-up years in Bulloch County or have taken a stroll past the syrup hut at the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair any time in the last 60 years, you probably know the unmistakable smell of boiling cane juice.
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Kiwanis Club of Statesboro Celebrates 60 years of service

Kiwanis Club of Statesboro Celebrates 60 years of service

Grice Connect worked with Gary Mikell, Kiwanis Club of Statesboro Historian to take a look back at the last 60 years
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Curtis Deal's Westside Grocery was the end of a wonderful era in Bulloch

Curtis Deal's Westside Grocery was the end of a wonderful era in Bulloch

"Generations will probably never understand or appreciate the importance and contributions of men like Curtis Deal," Dr. Frank Davis
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