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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.

The Beaver House: Fried chicken with a side of history and haunts

The Beaver House: Fried chicken with a side of history and haunts

John Alexander McDougald, former Mayor of Statesboro, built the big white house that sits at 121 South Main Street in 1911, and it hasn't left his lineage since. Now the Beaver House Restaurant, his granddaughter-in-law and great grandson, Sue and Clay Beaver, serve a boarding house style meal there seven days a week.
Take a walk down Memory Lane in the library's Genealogy Room

Take a walk down Memory Lane in the library's Genealogy Room

In the quiet, cool back corner of the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library, you'll find a special room teeming with memories of our past. From photos and news stories to old high school yearbooks, the Genealogy Room offers the perfect walk down Memory Lane.
B.B. Morris brings beloved BBQ sauce back to celebrate 100th

B.B. Morris brings beloved BBQ sauce back to celebrate 100th

Matt Price, great-grandson of B.B. Morris, one of Statesboro’s first BBQ restaurant founders, tells Grice Connect about coming back to Bulloch with his brother to make the a 100th anniversary batch of everyone's favorite sauce.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.