Community

The PTO of Julia P. Bryant is putting together a cookbook full of recipes from parents, grandparents, faculty, and staff who have been a part of the Bear Nation. Community members who attended or worked at Julia P. are invited to contribute.

This Saturday, Statesboro residents have two opportunities to experience the excitement surrounding the new Flight Factory project from Zero Gravity Outreach: a family-friendly community day from 1-5 PM and a high-energy "Base to the Future" event with live DJs and laser lights from 7-10 PM. Both free events offer a glimpse into the future of this ambitious downtown revitalization project at 100 N. Mulberry Street.

The Friends of the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library organization is seeking new members to serve as volunteers at their bookstore, located in Downtown Statesboro, which is currently open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9am-1pm. Learn more about FOL and how you can help.

Customers in southeast Georgia can now support Girl Scouts in their local area, helping these girls unbox brighter futures for themselves. This year, the organization will also say goodbye to the beloved cookie flavor, Girl Scout S’mores®.

Food Lion Feeds’ annual Sack to Give Back program tackled food insecurity during the 2024 collegiate football season, teaming up with 35 colleges, including Georgia Southern, to provide the equivalent of 793,000 meals to campus food pantries and local food banks. By donating 1,000 meals for every quarterback sack, this initiative continues to make a meaningful impact across Food Lion’s 10-state footprint.

AgSouth Farm Credit has awarded nearly $200,000 in grants to 43 non-profit organizations through its 2024-2025 Growing Our Communities Grant program. These grants will support projects that promote agriculture and strengthen rural communities across Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Two awardees are from Statesboro.

The Statesboro Food Bank is proud to announce a significant milestone, distributing nearly 1 million meals in 2024, underscoring its vital role in combating food insecurity across Bulloch County and surrounding areas. With continued support from local partners, the organization is expanding its impact, providing essential nutrition to thousands of families in need.

Synovus Bank honored the memory of their late employee, Steven Sanders, by dedicating the main lobby of their Statesboro branch in his name. The ceremony, attended by family, friends, and colleagues, celebrated Sanders's significant contributions to the bank and the community, highlighting his dedication to customer service and his genuine care for others.

Future educators in Bulloch County received a major financial boost with a combined $7,000 donation from CORE Credit Union and Bulloch Solutions. The funds will support scholarships awarded by the Bulloch Retired Educators Scholarship Foundation, helping aspiring teachers pursue their educational goals.

This beginner-friendly one day workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore watercolor painting while drawing inspiration from the great outdoors by Edie Grice. Register now for “Inspired by Nature: A Creative Walk & Watercolor Workshop” this Sunday, January 12th, from 2–4 PM at Space to Thrive.