Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Success

221025_clientname_clp_success_house-1200x628-1

These stories about successful initiatives, events and developments within our community and the people behind them are made possible through the continued support of Core Credit Union as part of our Community Leaders Program.

"A castle of hope for our community”: New Statesboro Food Bank will feed families while nourishing local pride, and it’s coming along!

"A castle of hope for our community”: New Statesboro Food Bank will feed families while nourishing local pride, and it’s coming along!

The Statesboro Food Bank's new building aims to be a community center with classrooms, gardens, a dining hall, and a 6,500 square-foot food pantry. The vision is coming to life on West Parrish, but local support is still needed.
Statesboro's Sweet Sensation: The Rise of Robert Lucas and his Sweet Impact

Statesboro's Sweet Sensation: The Rise of Robert Lucas and his Sweet Impact

Robert Lucas, also known as The Sweet Impact, is a self-taught cake artist and baker. Lucas's journey from IT professional to viral sensation is as delightful as his fantastical creations. With seven million followers across platforms and collaborations with major brands, Lucas spreads joy with each cake creation. Now, with a storefront opening soon, Statesboro and surrounding locals can indulge in Lucas's treats firsthand.
Balancing family and filmmaking: Local actress Angelique Chase stars in Lifetime movie

Balancing family and filmmaking: Local actress Angelique Chase stars in Lifetime movie

Chase, former pre-k teacher turned actress, screenwriter, and filmmaker, has lived most of her life in Bulloch County. She recently starred in the Lifetime movie, My Wife’s Hidden Lover. Chase took time out of her busy schedule to discuss the evolution of her career in show business, her role in the current film, and what is next for her.
Mai Lan Nguyen's farewell to Orchid: A decade of culinary excellence and community love

Mai Lan Nguyen's farewell to Orchid: A decade of culinary excellence and community love

Nguyen moved to the United States in 1996 and moved to Statesboro in 1997. Her family opened Nikko back then, and she later opened Orchid in 2013. The restaurant will soon transition to new ownership, but here she shares memories of the decade she has spent in the restaurant with her own children and members of the Statesboro community.
The Sparkly World of The Artsy Girl

The Sparkly World of The Artsy Girl

Sharmequa Franklin, aka The Artsy Girl, has created a feel-good earring empire that extends beyond accessories. She inspires hope, confidence, and the realization that anything is possible with creativity, grit, and a little sparkle energy.
Atlanta Falcons send SEB flag football team to Detroit for NFL's "Women in Football" game

Atlanta Falcons send SEB flag football team to Detroit for NFL's "Women in Football" game

Last month, the SEB Flag Football team was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons to represent their team in the Detroit Lions' inaugural "Women in Football" game in Detroit. The team flew to Michigan for an unforgettable experience that highlighted all the success their program has experienced in just a few short years.
Leadership Bulloch Class of 2023 donates van to Freedom Through Recovery

Leadership Bulloch Class of 2023 donates van to Freedom Through Recovery

Earlier this year, the Leadership Bulloch Class of 2023 donated a van to the Freedom Through Recovery non-profit organization to help aid their efforts in supporting peers in recovery. Several months have passed, and the van has been a successful addition to the Freedom Through Recovery organization, helping many of its peers get to recovery support groups and other important events.
The amazing Carolyn Altman retiring as Botanic Garden Director

The amazing Carolyn Altman retiring as Botanic Garden Director

After 16 wonderful years as Director of the Botanic Garden at GSU, Carolyn Altman is retiring. Here, she shares memories and successes from her tenure at the garden as she has watched the plants -- and our community -- grow.
Growth was the word at CORE Credit Union's annual meeting

Growth was the word at CORE Credit Union's annual meeting

Growth was the word members heard often at the meeting. CORE's partnership with Memorial Health Employee Credit Union along with organic growth saw their asset size increase by 14%. CORE now serves nearly 16,000 members across the Coastal Empire.
Ed Sibbald defined and created success in life

Ed Sibbald defined and created success in life

Ed Sibbald was a fascinating man who was fortunate enough to have two incredibly successful careers, one in banking and then in education. His deep knowledge of the banking industry and ability to break down complex economic conditions into soundbites allowed him to share his knowledge and success with so many. Read this story and learn about his impact on our community.