Helpers

Local chefs from the Statesboro community made pots of soup to support the Statesboro Food Bank in their SOUPer Bowl fundraiser.

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.

For almost 20 years, Staying in Stitches Quilt Guild in Statesboro has supported Safe Haven and survivors of domestic violence with their specially created Christmas stockings, which they fill with small gifts and supplies.

Bulloch County Sheriff's Deputies Brian Myers and Richard Beckum Jr. along with Statesboro Police Officer Nicholas Sparks-Hoskins were named the Bulloch County Public Safety 2024 Officers of the Year. They received this honor on Thursday night at the annual public safety awards banquet.

National Good Neighbor Day, celebrated on the third Sunday of September, is a time to strengthen community bonds and recognize the “professional neighbors” who positively impact our lives. As part of this year's observance, retired educators and other good neighbors at Willow Pond Senior Center showed appreciation to local teachers with a heartfelt cookie party.

Those who are helping to carry on the legacy of the Willow Hill School at the Willow Hill Heritage and Renaissance Center are working to record and preserve the important part of our local history the school represents.

Bulloch County employees are developing their leadership skills and connecting with the community they serve in the Management Development Program from the UGA Carl Vinson Institute for Government. Learn about the service projects completed by the 2024 cohort, including repairs at The Teal House and planter boxes for Open Hearts Community Mission.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture recently awarded a total of $40,000 in grant funding to the Humane Society of Statesboro and Bulloch County and Fixing the Boro. The grant will enable more financial assistance for low-cost spay and neuter services, which is just one way these hard-working organizations help our community.

Discover how Cheri Wagner, a dedicated nurse at East Georgia Regional Medical Center, was honored with the prestigious Daisy Leader 2024 Award for her exceptional leadership in patient care and nursing excellence. Learn more about the impact of her compassionate leadership in the Emergency Department through the heartfelt testimonials from Cheri's colleagues and team members.

Take a firsthand look at LaShai Campbell’s story—from advisee to inspiration. Learn how this humble helper in our community pushed through her challenges and started meeting local needs through her multifaceted nonprofit organization, Restoring the Breach.