Local Life

First Friday: Ag Night Out

The Downtown Statesboro Development Authority is partnering with Statesboro-Bulloch County Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee to host their annual Ag Night Out First Friday event on Friday, October 1, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ag Night Out is a First Friday event sponsored by Agri Supply and Nutrien Ag Solutions that promotes Statesboro’s local agriculture....

A Bite of the Boro: Northside Seafood

Located near the intersection of Savannah Avenue and Northside Drive, this locally owned restaurant needs to be on your radar! Northside Seafood has been around since 2018, but this restaurant has recently grown in popularity. If you’re looking for fresh fish, crab, or low country boil, Northside is the place! Northside Seafood promises more…and delivers! Walking in through the...

SpringHill Suites Temporarily Closed

SpringHill Suites, located near Georgia Southern University, will be closed until October 16th according to Marriott’s official website. We spoke with the hotel’s general manager who advised that the closure is due to a mechanical issue, and visitors who have reservations booked during the closure are being contacted via phone or email.  Visit Statesboro will be notified when the...

ASTRA Takes Stage on Athens to Savannah Ride

The Athens to Savannah Ride announces support from Astra Group, a heavy civil general contractor, specializing in the construction of public spaces, transportation and wet utility infrastructure. Astra is the 2021 Day 2 Stage Sponsor for the Athens to Savannah Ride. Day 2 traverses 102 miles from Sandersville to Statesboro on bicycle, through Tennille, Wrightsville, Bartow & Twin City....

A Bite of the Boro: Dolan’s Bar B Que

“We smoke while you sleep” is a tagline that tells you a lot about the philosophy behind Dolan’s Bar B Que. Pit masters are used to early mornings and labors of love, but Mary Beth Brown has even more responsibilities as the operator of Dolan’s. Mary Beth co-owns the restaurant with her sister Lazar Brown Oglesby (Honey Specialties). We recently spoke with Mary Beth while touring the new...

A Bite of the Boro: D’s Friendly Diner

Chicken and waffles? D’s really has all of the classic pairings! Photo Credit: Instagram user the_maryhannah Ask locals about D’s Friendly Diner and they’ll tell you that it’s one of Statesboro’s best kept secrets.  Open since 2012, it is the ideal small town restaurant experience. From the welcoming atmosphere and kind servers to the tasty diner cuisine, there’s little not to love....

A Bite of the Boro: Coconut Thai Cuisine

Nestled in the corner of College Plaza, Coconut Thai Cuisine is a hidden gem. Kamolwan Amy Kawpunna has been the chef and owner since 2016, bringing bold Thai flavors to Statesboro. Walking into Coconut Thai Cuisine, the lighting and gold accents on the wall create an open, enticing space. There are lots of details to notice, with one wall being almost entirely covered by a collage of mirrors...

Free Comic Book Day- August, 14th

Free Comic Book Day is an annual event hosted at hundreds of comic book shops across the country to celebrate the art form and encourage new fans. Here in Statesboro, Galactic Comics & Games is the place to get in on the action on Saturday, August 14th. Part of the comic book spread in 2019! The doors will open at 9am and every individual will be able to select four comics from a...

A Bite of the Boro: Uncle Shug’s Bar-B-Q Place

Even on your first visit, there is something familiar about Uncle Shug’s Bar-B-Q Place. Perhaps it’s the warm southern welcome you receive when you open the front door. It might be the aroma of wonderful smoky meat that immediately conjures images of juicy pulled pork and crispy skin. Or maybe it’s Stacy Underwood himself, the man behind the Uncle Shug’s restaurants in Statesboro and...

10th Annual Erk Russell Classic Football Event Presented by The Heritage Group

The August 21st event kicks off the 2021 high school football season with the Macon CountyBulldogs taking on the Panthers from Clinch County at 6:00 p.m. followed by the WayneCounty Yellow Jackets and the Blue Devils from Statesboro High butting heads at 9:00 p.m.Both contests will take place at Georgia Southern’s legendary Allen E. Paulson Stadium. From Montezuma, Georgia, the...