Zamaria Ball

In Bulloch County, the gap between wages and the rising cost of living is putting increased financial pressure on local workers. Grice Connect is working with ALICE data to take a look at challenges facing so many in our community.

For over 40 years, Jimmy Raymond has been the go-to expert for shoe repair and leathercraft in Statesboro. As one of Georgia Southern’s first Black graduates with a degree in Industrial Education, his legacy is one to note. Now, as he prepares for retirement, Jimmy is looking for the right person to train and take over—someone hardworking and ready to continue this essential trade.

Project Eaglet is more than a field trip—it’s an exciting experience that takes Bulloch County students behind the scenes at Georgia Southern University. Thanks to a generous grant from the Kiwanis Club, this program allows students to explore the university in new ways. Recently, fourth graders visited the Performing Arts Center for a hands-on STEM experience.

Licensed esthetician and Grice Connect reporter Zamaria Ball is redefining self-care in Statesboro with her business, Analytic Beauty. A proud Georgia Southern alumna, she is partnering with Southern Chiropractic & Wellness to promote confidence and wellness.

Paws 'n Reflect serves families in Statesboro and surrounding areas with compassion and dignity when they experience the loss of a beloved pet. Through pet cremation and memorialization services, Paws n' Reflect is dedicated to bringing comfort in your time of loss, and the staff treats each pet as if it were one of their own.

Restoring the Breach and other local organizations passed out more than 50 backpacks filled with supplies to help our students thrive at this year's Repack Your Backpack event as part of the 2025 MLK Day of Service.

Christian T. Scott is a passionate local kayaker and environmental advocate whose journey on the Zambezi River became more than an adventure—it became a mission to protect one of the world’s most remarkable waterways.

Kate Hall was born with a rare brain malformation and has faced health challenges all her life, but a change in her care led to a downward spiral, with doctors even suggesting hospice care. But her family's unwavering commitment to their girl and her wellbeing led to a solution that they hope will help other families, too.

Hanto Union Jiu-Jitsu meets at the Statesboro YMCA, and this martial art has become a transformative journey for those who practice it. This is more than just a martial arts club—it’s a hub for confidence, fitness, and community.

On December 15th, members of the community gathered at Eastside Cemetery in Statesboro to honor veterans by placing holiday wreaths on their graves. Thanks to the generosity of local donors, this Wreaths Across America effort was able to place a total of 360 wreaths at the cemetery.