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Gators & Gypsies to hold grand opening downtown on Saturday night
Downtown Statesboro can add a new entertainment place to its roster with the grand opening of Gators & Gypsies. Owned by Statesboro native Ginny Hendley, G&G is a new lounge that features arcade games, multiple lounge areas, a bar, pool tables, and more. The lounge will host its grand opening on Saturday, July 20, with doors opening at 6pm. Live music will begin at 7pm and play until 11pm. It is located at 19 E. Vine St. in downtown Statesboro. Ginny describes G&G as a place “where everyone can escape the ordinary and wander into the land of Gators and Gypsies.” Step inside to relax...
'Howdy!' from Sally Mae's new owners
Sally Mae’s is looking a little different these days with its fresh, eye-catching paint job. The restaurant’s new owners have temporarily closed the doors to give the establishment some TLC, and are hopeful that its reopening this August will bring a new era of Southern eats to Statesboro. “Keeping that warm hospitality is important,” said Christine Cutlip, who alongside husband David Cutlip, will have the honor of running the famous Sally Mae’s Kitchen located on Hwy 67, just a few paces from the I-16 exit to Statesboro. Partnering with family rather than large investors, the Cutlips have opened five unique restaurant ventures across...
Savannah's long-beloved Huey’s bringing flavors of New Orleans to Statesboro
Huey’s on the River, a popular restaurant in Savannah known for its authentic New Orleans cuisine, is officially on its way to Statesboro. Huey’s in the Boro is opening in downtown Statesboro right on South Main Street, adjacent to the Quality Inn & Suites, making it a highly anticipated addition to the Blue Mile scene. Huey’s is making great progress toward opening and is predicted to be service-ready in Fall 2024. The restaurant is being brought to the area by the original Savannah owners, Tom Scarborough and Bob Isaacson. Isaacson joined the project back in 1993, and Scarborough, who is from the...
'Kitten Yoga' classes planned to benefit Fixing the Boro
Coming up this Friday, July 19th, the Trinity Episcopal Church Yoga Ministry will host Kitten Yoga benefiting Fixing the Boro. This is the second year for the Kitten Yoga fundraiser and adoption event. Shelby Phillps, FTB Cat Coordinator shares, “It will be a 'pawsitively purrfect' event to mingle with our adoptable kittens and escape from the mundaneness of the week!” Donating their time are Certified Yoga Instructors, Mel Sparrow, Jessica Keely, Kim Woolfe, and Christan Blount, who focus and specialize in different areas of yoga. Yoga teachers will lead four 30 minute sessions: Session 1: 4:30-5:00pm Session 2: 5:15-5:45pm Session 3: 6:00-6:30pm Session 4: 6:45-7:15pm Pre-registration is required, and registration spots are limited. Register...
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