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Don't miss the fun weekend events around the Boro
Fall is on its way, and weekends in the Boro are packed with lots of fun events. Subscribers to Grice Connect's Bulloch Daily, our daily digital newspaper, get a sneak peek of all the fun events every day in the Boro. For those of you who don't subscribe to our free daily online newspaper, here is an idea of what you are missing! Scroll down for Grice Connect's interactive weekend events calendar and you will get some date night ideas or weekend fun for the entire family. Subscribe now by CLICKING HERE and you will be one of the most informed citizens in...
180 Fitness to host Community Day on Saturday, August 17
180 Fitness will be holding their Community Day event on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 8:30am to 2pm. The event is free and open to the public and allows locals to explore classes and facilities at 180 Fitness. The event offers 30-minute group fitness classes to try out, giveaways, membership specials, food trucks, and much more. Bouncy houses and obstacle courses will also be available for children as well. “Community Day is our way of welcoming the community to see what we offer here at 180 Fitness,” said Katie Mills, 180 Manager and Fitness Trainer. “It’s going to be a day full of fitness, food, and fun.” The gym is located at 520 Fair Road, Suite 280 in Statesboro (next to Ollie's). For more details on 180 Fitness's Community Day, visit their website at oneeightyfitness.com or call (912) 871-6622.
Statesboro non-profit KT Team to host fundraising concert
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - The KT Team is a non-profit organization who gives opportunities to people who are physically-challenged to participate in outdoor activities. The KT Team is hosting a fundraising concert on Friday, August 23rd. Josh Baldwin of Bethel Music will be performing at the Connection Church in Statesboro at 7 p.m.
Stories we’re looking out for
Welcome back Eagles! Our Inkwell staff hopes you had a relaxing and enjoyable summer. We are happy to be back in the newsroom creating content for the Armstrong campus. Here are stories that we have our eye on for the upcoming semester. Campus protests related to the Israel-Palestine conflict. During...
SCCPSS holds ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating Pulaski’s expansion to K-8 school
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Chatham County Public School System staff, students, board members, and military partners from Hunter Army Airfield gathered Thursday morning for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Pulaski. The ceremony was held for the school’s addition of middle grades converting the former Pulaski elementary school to a K-8 school.
WSAV News 3, iHeart Media and Parker’s Kitchen raise money for victims of Tropical Storm Debby
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — WSAV News 3, iHeart Media and Parker’s Kitchen’s raised over $6,000 in donations on Thursday for victims of Tropical Storm Debby. Money raised will support disaster relief efforts by the American Red Cross as well as special funds established by the United Way of the Coastal Empire and the United Way […]
Georgia Southern’s economic impact soared beyond $1.145 billion for 2023 fiscal year
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)—Recent reports from the University System of Georgia (USG) highlight that Georgia Southern University has made a significant economic impact both on its surrounding region and on the graduates it produces. The USG recorded a $21.89 billion total economic impact from July 1, 2022, until June 30, 2023, while Georgia Southern’s annual economic […]
Season preview: Portal out to prove they’re not one-hit wonders
PORTAL, Ga. (WTOC) - The Portal Panthers are coming off a 2023 season where they went in as the underdogs and came out as region champions for the first time in school history. That performance was good enough to earn them the title of most improved football team in Class...
E-TANG Dim Sum set to open in former CO space on Whitaker
Since Savannah Flavors launched earlier this year, I have had a blast writing the ‘Chefs’ Cravings’ column each week, transcribing the casual conversations of food folks as they talk about their favorite restaurants and go-to orders. Though I have not made an official tally, I know that...
Exciting times ahead; High schools release 2025 graduation details
It's August, and the Class of 2025 is settling into their senior year, but it's a special day in May, graduation, that's their focus. Bulloch County high school principals have announced the dates and times for their 2025 commencements. Graduates and their families will receive specific details from the schools as the events approach. All ceremonies are scheduled at the schools' athletic complexes, with gymnasiums serving as a backup in case of inclement weather. Seating will be limited at each venue, so students who meet the requirements for graduation will receive a set number of tickets. For those unable to attend in person, the ceremonies will also be live-streamed. Here are the dates and times for the ceremonies: Portal Middle High School: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., Portal Athletic Complex, Portal Southeast Bulloch High School: Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., Fred Shaver Field, Brooklet Statesboro High School: Friday, May 23, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., Womack Field, Statesboro In May, the school district expects to confer diplomas to nearly 800 students. Best wishes to the senior class and their families as they cherish the memories and milestones of this school year.
Family says they tried reporting Pooler woman missing for weeks before her body was discovered
POOLER, Ga. — The niece of a woman found dead in Pooler has identified the victim and is speaking out. The family of Jennifer Knight said they tried reporting her missing for weeks before she was found. It wasn’t until someone smelled her body that the family says they were taken seriously.
Love’s Seafood trying to rebuild after severe flooding from Tropical Storm Debby
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)—Love’s Seafood Restaurant, located on the bank of the Ogeechee River, closed last week due to severe flooding after Tropical Storm Debby. The Ogeechee River was predicted to reach about 19.3 feet but peaked just under 18 feet, at 17.97 reported by WSAV’s Scott Roberts, prior to the water levels lowering again. “We are […]
Position Breakdowns: The Offensive Line
The 2024 preseason football camp is underway and GSEagles.com is catching up with each of the 10 position coaches early in August to get their take on their position room. Up next is offensive line coach Zach Lankford. Q: Who were some guys that stood out on the field for you and then have also turned around and really attacked the off-season? ZL: I've been pleased with the guys this spring and summer. I feel like Caelan Williams had a really good spring. He's a guy that's been here a while, has been chipping away and just becoming better and better and better. He's really starting to...
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