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Southeast Bulloch High School is opening nominations for its 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame, inviting the community to honor the legends who shaped its sports history.

Keep Statesboro-Bulloch Beautiful, in partnership with Bulloch County and the City of Statesboro, is hosting its annual "Bring One for the Chipper" event, offering citizens a way to recycle their Christmas trees into mulch or fish habitats, while helping to reduce landfill waste. The City of Statesboro Public Works will accept trees beginning December 27.

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Researchers at Georgia Southern University’s Institute for Water and Health have launched a collaborative pilot project in Marion, Alabama, to address aging water infrastructure, promote workforce development, and advance environmental justice through community-based research and training programs.

The Statesboro Chapter of AMBUCS is hosting the “Stars for Trykes” talent show on February 28, 2025, to raise funds for adaptive bikes for children and adults with disabilities, featuring a heartwarming celebration of diverse abilities in the community.

Portal's own Katielyn Yates will be competing in the Georgia Elite Flag Football Classic on December 27th in Powder Springs.

Keep Statesboro-Bulloch Beautiful and the City of Statesboro are offering residents a safe disposal option for holiday gift boxes, packing materials, and wrapping paper through the "Operation Safe Disposal" program, running from December 27th to January 10th at multiple local drop-off locations.

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded over $3.2 million in disaster relief grants to 120 organizations affected by Hurricane Helene, supporting long-term recovery and the rebuilding efforts in impacted communities.

The City of Statesboro's is working on streetscape plans to improve West Main Street in downtown Statesboro. You can review the plans in the story.

Here's your chance! Bulloch County Recreation and Parks wants your help deciding what programs they should offer in 2025. Click here to complete a brief survey!