Memory Lane

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"I take memories from our lives and make special keepsakes," said Martha Weston

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