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GS Shooting Sports Education Center continues to grow in success and status

GS Shooting Sports Education Center continues to grow in success and status

It's been almost ten years since Georgia Southern's Shooting Sports Education Center was built, and it continues to offer a wealth of recreational activities. Whether it's bringing Olympic athletes and the USA Archery Target Nationals to our front doorstep, winning national competitions in clay target shooting, or just providing a place for people to come learn about firearms and archery, the SSEC's success and following continues to grow.
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Inaugural "Thrill of the First Flight" event in Statesboro is in the books!

Inaugural "Thrill of the First Flight" event in Statesboro is in the books!

"Thrill of the First Flight" was able to get 71 students in the air on Saturday, June 15, 2024. John Ratcliff and volunteers were able to give these kids an unforgettable experience while teaching them about some of the planes on site at the Statesboro Bulloch County Airport.
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New APW World Heavyweight Champion crowned at GataMania

New APW World Heavyweight Champion crowned at GataMania

Join Grice Connect's Blake Williams for a sidesplitting recap of GataMania 7's successful night of hard hitting, loud chants, and even... blind betrayal. APW hosted their annual show here at the Blue Room as a fundraising event for the Georgia Southern AIA Chapter.
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Two new Georgia Pre-K classes open in Statesboro after class size reduction

Two new Georgia Pre-K classes open in Statesboro after class size reduction

For the 2024-2025 school year, the state of Georgia has reduced the Pre-K class size from 22 to 20. While this may seem like a big change, the state has also been allowed funds to have additional classes for whoever applied for one. For Bulloch County, Bumblebee Childcare Learning Center and Smiles, Giggles and Hugs have both been awarded an additional Pre-K class.
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Evening for the K9s this weekend

Evening for the K9s this weekend

Georgia Police K9 Foundation hosts the annual Evening for the K9s this weekend on June 21-22. Attendees will enjoy a variety of activities including food, drinks, live music, entertainment, raffles, and even a silent auction.
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Celebrate the Courageous Companions: Evening for the K9s Weekend returns June 21-22

Celebrate the Courageous Companions: Evening for the K9s Weekend returns June 21-22

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the Georgia Police K9 Foundation hosts the annual Evening for the K9s Weekend on June 21-22. This prestigious event, complete with a red-carpet atmosphere, offers the perfect opportunity to meet some of the nation's bravest K9 companions. Attendees will enjoy a variety of activities including food, drinks, live music, entertainment, raffles, and even a silent auction.
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Board of Commissions pass $156 million FY25 budget at Tuesday's meeting

Board of Commissions pass $156 million FY25 budget at Tuesday's meeting

Commissioners approved the FY25 budget that will continue to improve public safety and allow a millage roll back. They praised public safety for their heroic work in a multi-casualty crash involving a bus on Friday evening and honored one of their own, Darryl "Hop" Hopkins for being named to the GS Athletics Hall of Fame. Keep reading for all business covered at the meeting.
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The Builders for Christ continue building Fostering Bulloch's 7th Mile Farm

The Builders for Christ continue building Fostering Bulloch's 7th Mile Farm

Over the week of June 3-7, the Builders for Christ came down to Fostering Bulloch's 7th Mile Farm to frame two additional camp cabins and a caretakers lodge. While their timeline looked to be impossible, they thrive when the odds are against them.
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Georgia Southern Military and Veteran Services hold 2nd Golf Scramble

Georgia Southern Military and Veteran Services hold 2nd Golf Scramble

To celebrate Memorial Day weekend at the Georgia Southern Golf Course, military, veterans, and supporters were invited to come out and play an 18 par game of golf in honor of the fallen. All proceeds from the event are going toward military-connected students at Georgia Southern.
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City of Brooklet welcomes newest council member Sheila Wentz

City of Brooklet welcomes newest council member Sheila Wentz

During the June 13 Brooklet City Council meeting, the council welcomed its new member, Sheila Wentz, along with announcing that Benjamin Perkins will be the city's new attorney. The Brooklet Farmer's Market was also discussed.
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