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City of Statesboro reopens Housing Rehabilitation application; Deadline is August 6
The City of Statesboro will once again accept applications to its Housing Rehabilitation Program starting Monday, July 22. Homeowners with lower incomes who occupy substandard housing within the city limits are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Housing Rehabilitation Program to receive assistance with home repairs and renovations. Applications must be submitted by August 6 to be considered for rehabilitation assistance. The city first started accepting applications to its housing rehab program in early 2022. Since that time, the city has been able to rehabilitate or fully replace nine homes In partnership with consulting firm Insight Planning. "This program has been a success and...
Statesboro teacher Josh Hall honored by GA Association for Career & Technical Education
A Statesboro teacher has received top honors from the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE). Josh Hall, the construction career pathway teacher and SkillsUSA advisor at Statesboro High School, was awarded a Carl Perkins Community Service Award during the association's 7th Annual Summer Conference, which met June 10-12, at the Gas South District and Westin Hotel in Duluth. The conference drew over 1,700 Career Technical & Agricultural educators from across the state. Hall was nominated by his GACTE peers and was one of seven recipients selected for the honor in Georgia, one from each of the state's seven career technical education...
Augusta University ushers in a new era with Dr. Russell Keen’s leadership
In a gathering that highlighted both the excitement and anticipation surrounding Augusta University's new leadership, the university community warmly welcomed Dr. Russell Keen as its new president and his wife, Karen Keen, as the First Lady. The event, held at the Augusta Country Club, was a momentous occasion for celebrating the Keens' selection and outlining Dr. Keen's bold vision for the future of Augusta University. President Keen invited friends from throughout his life including his first grade teacher, friends he made during his time as a student and staff member at Georgia Southern University, and friends from across Georgia that have impacted...
Augusta University ushers in a new era with Dr. Russell Keen’s leadership
In a gathering that highlighted both the excitement and anticipation surrounding Augusta University's new leadership, the university community warmly welcomed Dr. Russell Keen as its new president and his wife, Karen Keen, as the First Lady. The event, held at the Augusta Country Club, was a momentous occasion for celebrating the Keens' selection and outlining Dr. Keen's bold vision for the future of Augusta University. President Keen invited friends from throughout his life including his first grade teacher, friends he made during his time as a student and staff member at Georgia Southern University, and friends from across Georgia that have impacted...
EGRMC names Lindsey Oglesby Employee of the Month for April
Congratulations to our April 2024 East Regional Medical Center Employee of the Month, Lindsey Oglesby, a RN-BSN in the Quality department’s program development unit. Lindsey has been part of the team at EGRMC for ten years. Lindsey was nominated by her colleagues for her commitment to providing quality service, for her positive attitude, her sense of ownership, her safety awareness and her great work ethic while supporting her fellow Quality department team members. One colleague stated that, “Lindsay brings strong assets to her role and our group is incredibly fortunate to have her in the hospital. She places a significant emphasis on...
East Georgia State College hosting Financial Aid Day on Aug. 1
East Georgia State College (EGSC) is hosting a Financial Aid Day: “Food, Fun, and Financial Aid” on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The drop-in event will be held on the Swainsboro campus from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The purpose of the event is to assist incoming and returning students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who attend will also be able to take a campus tour, a tour of Bobcat Villas residence halls, and ask questions they have about the application process and the EGSC campus. The event is open to the public and attendees will get to enjoy outdoor fun, food, and giveaways. To RSVP for the event, visit ega.edu/admissions/admissions-events.html. RSVPs are not mandatory but encouraged. For more information, contact the EGSC Financial Aid office at finaid@ega.edu.
Join DWTSS Team Duvall/Schwertfeger at Dave & Buster's for a fundraising event to support Safe Haven
Ashley Duvall is excited to announce her participation in this year's Dancing with the Statesboro Stars. Partnered with Paul Schwertfeger, Ashley is stepping out of her comfort zone to support a cause close to her heart: domestic violence awareness. "While I may not be the best dancer, I believe in stepping out of my comfort zone to support causes that matter," Ashley says. "Domestic violence awareness is a cause close to my heart. Every donation or dollar earned from fundraising efforts counts as a vote for our team and brings us closer to winning the Mirror Ball Trophy." Join Ashley, Paul, and...
GS Men’s Basketball to embark on foreign tour in the Dominican Republic
Georgia Southern men's basketball will take a foreign tour to the Dominican Republic, where it will spend five days training and playing games against local teams from July 22-27. The Eagles will play a pair of games and practice the whole week at Polideportivo Eleoncio Mercedes (Eleoncio Mercedes Sports Center) in La Romana, home of the Cañeros del Este of the National Professional Basketball League. GS will be stationed at the Casa de Campo resort for the trip and will play games on Wednesday and Friday in La Romana. Following the two games, the team will take a boat cruise to Saona Island...
'Breakfast and Bird-watching' brings the beauty of nature to Willow Pond Senior Care
Step out your back door or peek through your kitchen window, and you'll witness the beauty of the surrounding nature. This is exactly what Sara Chandler, Life Enrichment Director at Willow Pond Senior Care, does for her residents. In early March 2024, the 'Backyard' project began construction and received donations. On July 1, 2024, Seasons (memory care) residents hosted their inaugural 'Breakfast and Birdwatching' event, joined by families, residents, and staff. "My goal is to ensure that all residents achieve a better quality of life, whether through physical movement, arts education, or simply by watching birds enjoy their breakfast," said Chandler. Bird-watching, or...
Julianna Leverette's "Who I Am Today" explores life, love, and healing through personal journey and art
Julianna Leverette of Grice Connect recently debuted her inaugural self-published book, titled Who I Am Today: Prose, Poetry, and Other Musings on Life, Love, and Healing. The book recounts Leverette's unique experiences through youth to adulthood, which shaped her into the woman she is today. Although the book consists of personal experiences, its greater intention is to foster connection among readers to ease feelings of loneliness, while celebrating the highs and lows of life. About Who I Am Today "I wrote this book because I wanted to share my heart and connect with people who have similar experiences," Leverette shared. "The topics I discuss are things that most people face at some point in life. I have a...
Join Rolling Monkey for 'Christmas in July' National Ice Cream Day Celebration on Sunday afternoon
Rolling Monkey will be hosting its annual National Ice Cream Day Celebration on Sunday, July 21st from 12-6pm. The theme this year is Christmas in July! The festivities will include: Car Show Mascot Race Santa stopping by from vacation to take photos with the kids Water Slide Trivia Small Business Giveaways Ava's Lemonade Stand Two lucky winners will receive free ice cream for a year! Rolling Monkey will also have a special Flavor of the Day, which they will be announcing on their social media this Friday, July 19, 2024. Follow the Facebook event page for updates. Rolling Monkey is located at 430 Northside Dr E #166 in Statesboro.
Local indie rock band Charlie's Poolhouse debuts new single *projectors*
Statesboro’s own indie rock prodigies, Charlie’s Poolhouse, released their new single *projectors* July 20 on all major platforms. Lead guitarist Ethan Cave says *projectors* showcases a new direction the band is taking their sound. “We are taking more of a Hi-fi, pop music production route, rather than a more 'rough around the edges' DIY production style,” says Ethan. The shift in style is largely influenced by the addition of drummer and producer Jacob Takevski. The band will put their new sound on full display in their upcoming EP currently in production, which will hopefully come out later this year. The release of *projectors* comes almost a year-to-date after the release of the band’s 6-track debut EP, *pollen*. With the current lineup of Cave (Lead Guitar/Vox), Gilbert Sheppard (Lead Vox/Guitar), Jacob Talevski (Drums), and Mary Parker (Vox/Bass), Charlie’s Poolhouse have become fixtures of the region’s growing DIY indie-rock scene. “We’re playing as many shows as we can, whether it be at a house or a coffee shop,” says Ethan. *projectors* is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other major platforms.
New hunting opportunities offered as part of the Georgia DNR Outdoors Beyond Barriers Initiative
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the Outdoors Beyond Barriers initiative earlier this year, and already new events are planned for mobility-challenged hunters this upcoming season. “More than 2.2 million Georgians have a disability, and of that, 14 percent of those are mobility related. Outdoors Beyond Barriers puts an increased focus on expanding existing and creating new adaptive outdoor opportunities,” said Walter Rabon, Commissioner of Georgia DNR. “Having personally attended one of the initial adaptive hunts we introduced last year, I cannot wait to see the excitement of hunters taking part in some exceptional new opportunities this next year.” The Outdoors Beyond Barriers initiative puts an...
Savannah and the Golden Isles ranked among ‘World’s Best’ by Travel + Leisure
Islands, cities, and hotels across Georgia have earned coveted spots in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards. Travel + Leisure is one of the world’s leading travel media brands, and its annual reader survey-based awards program is considered the travel industry’s most trusted rankings. For the second year in a row, Georgia’s Golden Isles – Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island, St. Simons Island, and the port city of Brunswick – claimed the top spot for Best Islands in the Continental U.S. and was the only domestic destination to make this year’s list of Best Islands in the World. Cumberland Island emerged...
Lift As You Grow to hold “Lift As You Give” fundraiser
Local non-profit Lift As You Grow will hold its 2nd annual "Lift As You Give" fundraiser event July 27, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Forest Heights Country Club. The event will be a tailgating-style event with live music from Miranda Winter along with food, drinks, a raffle, and a silent auction. Sally Scott, Lift As You Grow founder, says, "There will be a raffle and silent auction with some amazing items so graciously donated by our giving community!" Items are posted on Facebook and Instagram. Scott says, “We are excited about the upcoming event and would like to thank Forest Heights Country Club for hosting us again...
Save the date for FITNESSMANIA at N Shape Fitness Center
On Saturday, August 10th, 2024, from 2-4pm, Randy and Tommy Lewis, owners of the N Shape Fitness Center in Statesboro, are thrilled to present a free event for the community. The FITNESSMANIA event will reintroduce the long-established N Shape facility to the public. Attendees will be able to tour the N Shape facility and its neighbor The FIX Studio, meet and talk to the staff of both locations, and take advantage of membership specials. There will be prizes and surprises, as well as food and drink, which will be available for purchase from BigDog Snowcones. This is a family friendly event that will also include an indoor APW...
Meet Maurice Jackson, managing partner of the new Statesboro Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse has introduced the owner-operator and managing partner of its new Statesboro location, a well known name in the restaurant industry and a Bulloch County native, Maurice Jackson. Jackson has been with Texas Roadhouse for 7 years already and was previously in management at the Pooler location. He says he is looking forward to returning "home" with the Statesboro location. Here are a few words from him: Dear Hometown Community, Let me start by saying that my restaurant career has taken me in many directions over the years, and I am truly delighted to finally be back home! I am thrilled to announce the opening of...
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