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Georgia dove hunting season opens Saturday, September 7
Attention Georgia dove hunters! The 2024-2025 dove season is right around the corner. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), opening day will kick off the season on Saturday, September 7. “Dove season kicks off the fall hunting season in Georgia and is a great opportunity to bring a new hunter with you into a field and get them excited about hunting,” says Kara Nitschke, WRD Wildlife Biologist. “Consider visiting a public dove field this year. Whether found in a Wildlife Management Area or a Voluntary Public Area Access area, these fields undergo a great deal of preparation to...
The Fantasy Band's rescheduled performance was worth the wait!
Despite being rescheduled due to Tropical Storm Debby, The Fantasy Band brought out crowds for a fun-filled evening on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Part of the 2024 Downtown Live Concert Series, The Fantasy Band has been performing together for over 20 years, and the six-member band delights crowds with a mixture of beach music, Motown, funk, soul and R&B. Their setlist includes songs from a multitude of artists including Stevie Wonder, Prince and more recent artists like Bruno Mars and Meghan Trainor. Downtown Live is brought to you by the City of Statesboro, and is your ultimate concert series. Watch as Downtown Live transforms select Thursday...
BOE approves 7.932 millage rate & reviews potential homestead exemption option
Just before the board approved the millage rate at their work session on Tuesday evening, August 22, 2024, they were presented with a number of scenarios about the impacts of Georgia HB581 and supporting resolution Georgia HR 1022 that are set to appear on the ballot this November, as well as options for local exemptions that have been a topic of discussion at recent board meetings, with members of the public appearing before the board asking them to consider such action. The board approved the allocation of a federal grant for the CTAE program as well as a contract for the construction...
Greg Eugene Dasher
June 18, 1958 — August 22, 2024 Glennville, GA - Greg Eugene Dasher, 66, passed away at home surrounded by family and under the care of Affinis Hospice on Thursday, August 22, 2024, after a short illness. Greg was born in Statesboro, GA to Eugene and Patsy Dasher on June 18, 1958. He was a 1976 graduate of Pinewood Christian Academy and attended Georgia Southern College. Greg was the owner and operator of the Sears Catalog Store in Glennville, GA. Later he began a long-standing career in farming at G&R Farms growing Vidalia Onions. He also raised livestock and worked at many different...
Three qualify for Statesboro City Council District 1 special election
Qualifying ended on Thursday, August 22, 2024 for the City of Statesboro November special election for the District 1 seat on the Statesboro City Council. Three individuals, John Grotheer, Kenneth Jackson, and Tangie Reese Johnson, qualified. The special election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 to fill the unexpired term of the vacant District 1 council seat that was previously held by Phil Boyum. The following information was provided to Grice Connect by the candidates. We will feature more at-length interviews with them about their experience and campaign priorities in the weeks to come. About the Candidates John Grotheer John Grotheer, who is retired, has a background that includes...
Lissa Leege: Community leader in sustainability educates and inspires
Lissa Leege, originally from Indiana, made Statesboro her home over 25 years ago. Growing up “with a deep love for nature,” she spent her summers in the woods and on the beaches of Lake Michigan. After graduating with a degree in Biology from Saint Olaf College in Minnesota, she went on to complete her PhD in Botany/Ecology at Michigan State University in 1997. In 1998, Leege joined Georgia Southern University as a Professor of Environmental Biology. Leege expressed, “During that time, I have seen significant changes on our planet, and it has become my goal to both educate students about the causes for...
Shuman Farms partners with Idaho Potato Commission and GS Athletics for the Ultimate Rooted Rivalry: Onions vs. Potatoes
Shuman Farms, an industry-leading, family-owned, year-round grower and shipper of sweet onions, is partnering with the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) and Georgia Southern University Athletics to bring an appetizing new event to fans: Rooted Rivalry: Onions vs. Potatoes. This unique mash-up, taking place in Statesboro, Ga. at the Eagles’ football home opener on August 31 against the Boise State Broncos, will celebrate two beloved root vegetables and gameday staples – sweet onions and Idaho® potatoes. Rooted Rivalry: Onions vs. Potatoes will feature a tailgate experience that layers culinary delight with sporting competition. Fans will be invited to enjoy samples of Idaho® potato...
Kathy Jordan Kicklighter
August 13, 1952 - August 21, 2024 Kathy Jordan Kicklighter, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born on August 13, 1952, to the late Rev. Clyde Lee and Sue Haire Jordan of Reidsville, GA. As the eldest of the Jordan sisters, she shared a close bond with her sisters, Susan, Julie, and Lisa. Kathy cherished her husband, Leslie Ryloh Kicklighter, with all her heart. High school sweethearts, they celebrated 52 years of marriage this past March. Together, they raised three children and welcomed seven grandchildren into...
Tony Darnell Dugger
September 18, 1955 - August 21, 2024 Mr. Tony Darnell Dugger, 68, of Newington, GA passed away Wednesday morning, August 21, 2024 at his residence in the company of his loving wife. Tony was born on September 18, 1955, in Savannah, Georgia. He worked as a carpenter with the Carpenters Local Union 256 for twenty years. Tony enjoyed watching NASCAR, racing cars himself, and motorcycles. He also enjoyed spending time on his houseboat. Tony lived everyday to the fullest. He is preceded in death by his father and step-mother, George Henry, Jr., and Martha Brice Dugger, his mother and step-father, Barbara Jean Bridges and Ed...
Big 5th inning powers Lady Gators to 7-3 win
The Bulloch Academy Gators' softball team defeated the Edmund Burke Academy Spartans 7-3 at home on Wednesday, August 21st. Both teams walked into Wednesday afternoon's game with a 4-1 record. The Gators were able to surge late to bring home their 5th win on the season. The Lady Gators brought the thunder before heavy rain came through and put the game to a halt. Entering the 6th inning, the Gators and Spartans were tied up at 1. The Gators had 2 outs when they thought they had singled into a second run. However, the run was called back and ruled a ground ball. After...
Galactic Comics & Games to host special back-to-school Free Comic Book Day with artist meet-and-greet
Galactic Comics & Games is hosting a special Back to School edition of Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, August 24, with doors opening at 10am. Attendees will have the opportunity to select five free comics from a curated selection. In addition to the comic giveaway, the event will feature a meet-and-greet with guest artists who will be on hand selling their original artwork. This event promises a fun-filled day for comic enthusiasts and art lovers alike, offering a unique chance to discover new comics and engage with talented creators. The store is located at 21 East Vine St. in downtown Statesboro. For more information on the event, contact Galactic Comics & Games at (912) 489-3123.
Mail processing delays in Georgia affecting tax payments
Chronic delays in mail processing and delivery Georgians have been experiencing for months have cropped up again in connection with federal tax payments. U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., launched an inquiry Wednesday with the Internal Revenue Service after hearing from constituents who are being charged penalties and interest fees on late or missing payments they mailed to the IRS on time. “These tax filings are not arriving by statutory deadlines due to ongoing USPS (United States Postal Service) performance issues, and some filings even remain unaccounted for,” Ossoff wrote in a letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel. “Additionally, many of my constituents continue...
Sylvester Rawls
June 22, 1951 — August 21, 2024 Matthew H. Lovett & Son’s Funeral Home announces the passing of Mr. Sylvester Rawls, age 73 of Statesboro, GA. Mr. Rawls passed away Wednesday evening, August 21, 2024, at the Orchard Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pulaski, GA. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Matthew H. Lovett & Son's Funeral Home, LLC is in charge of final arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online register book, express online condolences, send flowers or other memorial gifts via our website: To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Sylvester Rawls, please visit our flower store.
Georgia Southern Performing Arts Center welcoming new subscribers for exciting '24-25 season
The Georgia Southern PAC recently started season ticket sales for its 2024-2025 season. If you are a current season ticket holder and have not purchased your season tickets yet, please stop by, say hello, and renew your subscription for the season. Perhaps you are not an existing or current season ticket holder at the PAC, but maybe you have always wanted to be? Well, the wait is over! The opportunity to purchase season tickets for the PAC’s 2024-2025 Main Stage Season is now open to everyone. Season ticket holders can purchase tickets before the public to get the best seats available. Additionally,...
Time to get Footloose at the Fair! 62nd annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair is just around the corner
It’s almost that time of year again; the weather starts to cool, leaves begin to turn, everyone debates who has the best college football team, and of course, the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair is right around the corner! October 14th kicks off the 62nd Annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair. It has been the main fundraising event for the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro, with the goal of making our community a better place to be a kid. This event raises many thousands of dollars each year, which is donated to a variety of community projects, including scholarships for graduating high school seniors, museum trips for...
Local author John B. Edwards captivates audience at Statesboro Library event
The Friends of the Statesboro-Bulloch County Library hosted a memorable standing room only “Meet the Author” event Monday evening. The event featured acclaimed local author, retired GBI Agent, and fellow Claxton native, John B. Edwards. The evening was filled with storytelling, reflections on Southern culture, and engaging discussions about the human condition, all delivered in Edwards' signature Southern style. Edwards, whose works delve deeply into Southern literature, crime, and the human experience, shared excerpts from his latest book "Winds through the Pines", providing the audience with a glimpse into his creative process. He recounted tales of his youth, his career in law enforcement, and his journey...
Georgia Southern awarded National Science Foundation EAGER grant for a $220k project to help reduce the global warming rate
Exploratory research by an electrical engineering professor at Georgia Southern University that could help combat climate change has garnered the attention of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) through a collaborative grant totaling $220,000. The research by principal investigator Masoud Davari, Ph.D., associate professor in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, and colleagues at Mississippi State University will employ optimal control approaches based on machine learning in artificial intelligence (AI) to explore the optimal and automated control foundation of eco-friendly integration interfaces of diverse renewables, such as solar panels, wind, and battery energy. They will deploy inverter-based resources...
Sen. Billy Hickman applauds $1 million Well Mitigation Fund to support Bryan and Bulloch County residents
Last week, the Development Authority of Bryan County Board of Directors approved $250,000 toward the Well Mitigation Fund, an initiative to address any impacts to existing Floridan aquifer wells within a five-mile radius of planned well sites. Earlier this summer, the Development Authority of Bulloch County and the Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority (Savannah JDA) each approved $250,000 contributions to the fund. These contributions and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America’s (HMGMA) $250,000 donation bring the total fund to $1 million. The Well Mitigation Fund was created to ensure ample resources are available for remediation should residents experience issues with their...
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