Rooted

The inaugural Celebration of Service BBQ honored individuals considered by many as servant leaders in the Bulloch County community. Coach Marty Holder was honored with the Teacher Award for exemplary local service and impact in our school system.

A man is alive today because of a chain of events and the heroic efforts of 12 Statesboro Firefighters that occurred on June 2. Three of those firefighters received the fire service's highest honor for pulling the victim from his burning house. Meet the firefighters and learn more about that fateful night in this story.

For decades, Lee Johnson has been feeding our community from his gardens. Growing up hungry, he knows what it is like and wants to ensure no child he knows has that problem. Enjoy this story as we walk you through his remarkable journey.

6th generation Bulloch County farmer David Cromley, acknowledges even with all the challenges farmers are facing now, he couldn't image doing anything else. David is proud to be a farmer. Read the full story to learn more about the Cromley's family farming legacy in Bulloch County.

Lee Eckles led the way in building a modern EMS even through great health adversity requiring him to have a kidney and pancreas transplant. His love for our community and desire to do more has never been shaken. Join me for a walk down memory lane with Lee. If nothing else, it is sure to provide you with some comic relief.

For over 50 years, Statesboro developer Ray Hendley has set the bar, then raised it again and again with his developments. His children have now joined him, and together they are making a difference in our community.

Brothers Lee and Loy Waters are making their mark on the family business, L.A. Waters Furniture, as the fourth generation of the Waters family in the nearly 90 year old business.

The Blitches farm over 1,600 acres of row crops and have nearly 100 head of cattle. The farming operation, started in earnest by Henry Blitch then continued by his two sons Jimmy and Smets, has experienced many evolutions through the years.