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These stories about the people and places that make us proud to call Statesboro & Bulloch County home are made possible through the support of Synovus as part of our Community Leaders Program.

6th Generation Bulloch County Farmer David Cromley is Proud to be a Farmer

6th Generation Bulloch County Farmer David Cromley is Proud to be a Farmer

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 has built a career quietly serving our community

Lee Eckles has built a career quietly serving our community

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.
Trendsetting developer Ray Hendley continues to elevate the rental market

Trendsetting developer Ray Hendley continues to elevate the rental market

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 continue the L.A. Waters Furniture family legacy

Brothers Lee and Loy Waters continue the L.A. Waters Furniture family legacy

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.
Farming is Life for the Blitch family and has been for generations

Farming is Life for the Blitch family and has been for generations

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.