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Scouting America charters first girls’ troop in BullochWorking in partnership with Scouting America, American Legion Dexter Allen Post 90 made a little history last week: The post played host to a signing event that chartered the first-ever all girls’ troop in Bulloch County. Following the changing of the Boy Scouts of America name to Scouts BSA in 2019, the group officially became Scouting America in February. It currently has approximately 1 million members across the nation, including 176,000 girls.March 12, 2025 -
The late Chris Thompson named Distinguished Farmer of the YearIn accepting the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce's Distinguished Farmer of the Year award Tuesday, Jamie Thompson offered what would have been her late husband's take on the honor.March 5, 2025 -
'Blessing of the Crops'On a cool, clear Tuesday morning, about 200 people gathered for Bulloch County's annual Blessing of the Crops at the Hunter Cattle Company farm in Stilson. Sponsored by the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce, Morris Bank Market President John Roach welcomed the group. "As we gather for the Blessing of the Crops, we recognize the tireless efforts of our agricultural community — the backbone of our region's prosperity," Roach said. "In partnerships like this, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting sustainable farming practices and ensuring a vibrant future for Bulloch County's agricultural heritage."March 5, 2025 -
Leefield-area house fire displaces familyA southeast Bulloch County family is receiving comfort and aid today after a fire raged through the attic of their home early Sunday morning, leaving the residence unlivable. Fire Prevention Chief Joe Carter with the Bulloch County Fire Department said Engine 7 from the Brooklet Fire Station arrived on the scene of the home on Bennett Grooms Road at 1:06 a.m., 11 minutes after a 911 call was received about a fire inside the home.January 14, 2025 -
After nine years, Boro genealogy librarian heading homeA self-described genealogy “nerd,” Lillian Wingate became the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library’s genealogy librarian in 2015 and has helped hundreds of area residents trace family histories and gain an appreciation of their past. But, after nine years, Wingate is moving closer to her own family’s home in south Georgia to become the executive director of the Genealogy Library at Thomas University in Thomasville.January 7, 2025 -
Online deal turns into rip-off, confrontationRyan Rhodes lived his own cautionary tale last week about dealing with potential scammers while buying and selling merchandise online. Two men from Bluffton, S.C., are in the Bulloch County Jail following the incident last Thursday that Rhodes thought was a fairly routine transaction of a musical instrument he had posted for sale on Facebook Marketplace.December 30, 2024 -
A historical first: Statesboro hosts Georgia Baptist ConventionFor the first time since Georgia Baptists began gathering for a yearly meeting 100+ years ago, the Georgia Baptist Convention was held in Statesboro. The 2024 event began Sunday evening and concluded Tuesday afternoon with a benediction inside the main sanctuary of First Baptist Church Statesboro.November 13, 2024 -
Motive, connection unclear in slaying of Metter manA Metter man was identified as the victim in a homicide Monday night where his body was found in the median area of Interstate 16 in Bulloch County and the accused killer was arrested a few miles away outside a motel.October 17, 2024 -
DSDA: First Friday will be backThe Downtown Statesboro Development Authority said it is working to set policies in place that would allow the return of First Friday after the group’s board decided to suspend the monthly event series in the wake of an $80,000 payout to settle a dispute with the Bulloch Action Coalition.September 3, 2024 -
Vandy’s on Vine to reopen Aug. 21Closed for the past six weeks to put on a new roof and remodel the interior, Vandy’s on Vine will welcome folks back into the iconic restaurant next Wednesday – Aug. 21.August 14, 2024