Local Life

Antiquing in the ‘Boro

For antique junkies, Stateboro and surrounding areas can be a goldmine. Whether you like perusing aisles of consignment booths, want to find antiques or repurposed furniture, there is something for you in Bulloch County. Starting at 67 Antique Mall right off I-16’s exit 127 at 6700 GA Highway 67, you will find 12,000 square feet of indoor space as well as an outdoor market. Check out every...

It’s Football Season! Welcome to the ‘Boro, Home of the Pigskin!

Statesboro enjoys a thrust of visitors throughout football season, both high school and college. With seasons underway, the community will experience Friday night-lights at local high schools and Saturdays in Paulson Stadium, welcoming fans and the “competition” to area restaurants, hotels and activities. Schedules will keep weekends busy throughout September, October and November with...

Statesboro Awarded PDL Soccer Franchise

South Georgia to Join the Ranks of American Soccer (August 6, 2015) Statesboro is now officially a “minor-league” city, as the Premier Development League (PDL) has announced it will expand to Georgia for the 2016 season. The PDL is operated by the USL, the strongest U.S. men’s professional soccer league below Major League Soccer (MLS). “The addition of Statesboro is another important step for...

Statesboro Embraces Craft Beer

Statesboro has embraced the craft beer scene by being home to Eagle Creek Brewing Company and Southern Growlers, as well as offering craft beers throughout restaurants and nightlife locations. Being “home grown” in Statesboro, Eagle Creek Brewing is Statesboro’s only craft beer production facility. It is located at 106 Savannah Avenue and hosts tours and tastings on Friday and Saturday nights...

Eagles Soar at GSU’s Center for Wildlife Education

A live eagle at Georgia Southern University? Makes perfect sense as the long time mascot of the university. However, until 25 years ago, the idea never occurred to anyone. “I cannot believe the announcer just called that Turkey Vulture a bald eagle. That’s not acceptable,” said Harry Mathews. That day at a GSU football game in 1990, an idea was born that would evolve into today’s Center for...

Fans Recommend Splash in the Boro’

Listed as the #1 thing to do in Statesboro according to Trip Advisor, this clean, affordable and fun water park has a day of adventure waiting for you! Who better to listen to than travelers who have visited the park? Annej from Savannah says, “Just an overall fun place to swim and all sorts of water things to play with like beach balls, etc. The water slide as well as the huge floating things...

SCVB Announces New Tourism Trail

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   May 4, 2015 Contact:   Heidi Jeffers, Statesboro Convention Visitors and Bureau Highway 301 Becomes Georgia Grown Highway 301 Trail   South Georgia is one of the few areas remaining in the United States where there are miles of rural landscape, historic small towns, and abundant agricultural operations. The promotion of agri-tourism represents a readily available...

Did You Know…

Did you know that the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau is the Destination Marketing Organization for Statesboro and Bulloch County?  We market our beautiful city and it’s attractions, restaurants, lodging and events to the entire United States! The SCVB also manages all aspects of tourism, conference outreach marketing, and servicing efforts.  Planning an event in Statesboro?...

Peggy Chapman Honored by City of Statesboro

Peggy Chapman was recently honored by the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Statesboro for her contributions to the SCVB Board of Directors and the new Statesboro Regional Visitor Information Center. She currently serves on the Executive Committee as the Secretary/Treasurer.  Peggy has over 40 years of economic development experience and has been a tremendous asset to...

Sports Destination Management Magazine features The Clubhouse of Statesboro

Written for sports event managers and organizers, Sports Destination Management Magazine provides planning and location strategies essential to hosting a successful event. It reaches planners and rights holders of events from amateur to professional and youth to adult. In the November/December issue, The Clubhouse of Statesboro is featured as one of the most outstanding venues in the United...