New Statesboro Peace Pole becomes a permanent fixture behind the Farmers Market

Local Girl Scout Troops and Our Girls Rock, Too are photographed in front of the Statesboro Peace Pole with Mayor Jonathan McColllar.
GSU International Students pose in front of the Statesboro Peace Pole.
Local Organization "Our Girls Rock, Too" attend the Statesboro Peace Pole Unveiling ceremony. Photo courtesy of Hadley Campbell.
Local Girl Scout troop attends the Statesboro Peace Pole unveiling ceremony.
Braille inscription located on the Statesboro Peace Pole.
Mayor Jonathan McCollar poses in front of Statesboro Peace Pole with attending guests to the unveiling ceremony, including Blake Robinson (pictured on far right, Georgia Southern SGA President)

On Saturday, September 23rd, the Statesboro Downtown Rotary Club unveiled the new Statesboro Peace Pole in a ceremony with several local officials and organizations attending the occasion. 

The ceremony took place at 10am in the new boardwalk area behind the Statesboro Farmer's Market. The Statesboro Peace Pole is now a permanent display in this area for locals and visitors to visit.

The Statesboro Peace Pole is located behind the Statesboro Farmer's Market in the new boardwalk area. The Statesboro Farmers Market is located behind the Visit Statesboro Center at 222 S Main Street Statesboro, GA.

The ceremony included local leaders, GSU international students, Rotary club members, and future leader groups--Girl Scout Troops 30209 and 30097 and the Our Girls Rock Too organization.

A few attending officials included: 

  • Mayor Jonathan McCollar
  • Georgia State Representative Lehman Franklin
  • Georgia State Senator Billy Hickman 
  • President of the Downtown Rotary Club of Statesboro Thad Riley
  • Rotary Assistant Governor for District 6920 Shana Brinson
Rotary Club Members and local officials are photographed in front of the Statesboro Peace Pole. Photo courtesy of Hadley Campbell. 

In recognition of the International Day of Peace and the international need for peace and understanding, Rotary International asked each Rotary Club around the world to purchase and install a Peace Pole in their city/neighborhood.

A Peace Pole is an internationally recognized symbol of the hopes and dreams of the entire human family; a standing vigil in silent prayer for peace on earth.

The Peace Pole has four sides, and each side details the international hope for world peace, "May Peace Prevail on Earth." One side is engraved in English, one in Korean, one in Spanish, and the final side in French.

For more information on the background of the Statesboro Peace Pole, CLICK HERE to read our preview story. 

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