Makayla Varner

Statesboro Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) is entering a new chapter with the grand opening of its new facility, offering expanded services and improved accessibility for patients. This move marks a significant milestone for the practice, including its partnership with Augusta ENT, which has been in the works for some time.

Sugar Polish officially celebrated its grand opening on Sunday, August 17, bringing a new nail salon to Statesboro that promises luxury services, pampering pedicures, and a relaxing, vacation-like atmosphere. The salon features a full range of nail treatments, a built-in bar with mocktails and snacks, and added touches designed to make every guest feel indulged.

After just two years of success, Azul Tex-Mex, a favorite dining spot in Statesboro, is expanding. The restaurant will soon welcome guests at its second location, complete with a drive-thru, indoor seating, and exciting menu additions.

From community cleanups to community gardens, Keep Statesboro Bulloch Beautiful is undergoing a transformation. Led by their new coordinator, the organization is expanding its impact in the pursuit of a cleaner, greener environment.

At its August 14, 2025, meeting, the Bulloch County Board of Education voted to place ESPLOST VI on the November ballot, a proposed five-year sales tax extension expected to generate up to $175 million for major school construction, renovations, technology upgrades, and bus replacements. Superintendent Charles Wilson also outlined options for the FY 2026 millage rate, recommending an increase to 10.400 mills to prevent deep staffing cuts while still making targeted reductions.

Kids World Learning Center is celebrating 20 years of serving children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, offering structured learning, private kindergarten, and a focus on both academic and emotional development.

The Claire's store in Statesboro, Georgia, is preparing to close its doors, adding to a wave of closures across the country after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time.

In a remarkable display of quick thinking and bravery, an off-duty firefighter saved a choking infant while on his way to pick up his daughter from daycare.

From a chance encounter to a thriving business, the story of Annie's Nails is one of perseverance and community. As the Statesboro salon approaches its ninth year, founder Tom Berry is keeping the details under wraps, but promises something 'big'.

Big news from the Georgia Southern University Planetarium! Starting this semester, you can catch more starry adventures, now offered on select Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings. For just $5 entry, you can enjoy a variety of cosmic wonders with comfy seats included.