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Aspen Canton is on a mission to revitalize Statesboro's community garden, transforming it into a thriving space of growth, connection, and self-sufficiency.

FarmDaze 24 is an annual endurance event at Hunter Cattle Company in Brooklet, GA, blending ultrarunning with a festive, community-driven atmosphere, where participants of all levels tackle timed races while enjoying local food, live music, and camaraderie.

Zeta Tau Alpha at Georgia Southern University sells fresh-from-Florida strawberries in an annual fundraiser to raise money for breast cancer education and awareness. Order your flats now for pickup on February 28!

Lillian Wingate, Genealogy & Local History Coordinator at the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library, has accepted a new position in Thomasville, Georgia as the Executive Director of the Thomasville Genealogical Library. After almost 10 years at the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library, Wingate is excited to begin this new chapter of her career.

Dr. David C. Weindorf, Vice President for Research and Economic Development at Georgia Southern University and a globally recognized soil scientist, delivered an insightful presentation at the Georgia Grown Innovation Center in Metter, Georgia, on November 12, 2024. His talk showcased the complexity and importance of soil science while highlighting the innovative tools and local connections that make the field both fascinating and accessible.

Chris Davis was introduced as the new Georgia Southern Athletic Director for Georgia Southern on Monday, November 4th, at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center.

Born and raised in Brooklet, Julius James Sr. has been known to make all kinds of creations with vehicle parts. From golf carts running off of lawnmower motors to lawnmowers looking like motorcycles, Mr. James likes to do it all. Sit down with him for a few, see a few of his creations, and hear his advice on driving, which might just apply to life itself.

Steve Hein, executive director for the Center for Wildlife Education and the Lamar Q. Ball Jr. Raptor Center at Georgia Southern, recently appeared on TedX Savannah to talk about the dynamics of trust.

Statesboro's Lissa Leege has led the way locally with sustainability efforts for Georgia Southern University, the Statesboro community, and beyond. Learn more about her commitment to preserving our environment, which extends all the way into her own backyard.

Statesboro is rallying behind its own Levi Mays, a 7-year-old track star who is competing in the Junior Olympics this week.