Local Life

Retail Now Available at Visit Statesboro

By: Peyton Fuller, Guest Blogger for Visit Statesboro The Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Statesboro) is now offering a selection of specialty Statesboro-branded and Bulloch County based products.  This new service is in response to a great deal of people, both locals and tourists, coming in to ask about where to find Statesboro souvenirs.  Due to their frequent interaction...

Summer Bucket List For the Young Statesborian

There’s nothing quite like summer in the South; large, sweaty glasses of sweet tea, sunny snoozes by the pool or pitching the perfect cast are just a few ingredients to make one fine summer.   For the young adult hanging around in Statesboro this summer, you’ll want to check out this list in order to take full advantage of your time off. Take some time away from binge-watching your...

Outdoor Fishing Life is Good

Weather is warming and the outdoors call! For fresh water enthusiasts who prefer to spend their time around rivers and lakes enjoying fishing, hiking and birdwatching, Bulloch County has a lot to offer! As a home base, you can grab a fishing pole, kayak, canoe, boat, camping gear or your hiking shoes. There are places to enjoy in and around Statesboro to help you experience beautiful and...

Pick Up A Statesboro Magazine to Get an Insider’s View

If you want to know about the people, places, and things that make Statesboro a great area to visit and live in, pick up a Statesboro Magazine. It’s an enjoyable read to discover what makes Statesboro and the surrounding area one of America’s Best Communities. Outsiders and locals alike look forward to the bi-monthly publications filled with nuggets of information. This is where you will find...

Get Some Fresh Air and Just Walk, Bike or Run!

The benefits of getting outdoors are so far reaching that a simple walk, bike or run can energize you and make you feel more alive! The connection with nature and how it affects your health, outlook and overall quality of life cannot be underestimated to good living lifestyle. Statesboro has beautiful places to enjoy a walk during this beautiful springtime. Many walking trails have been...

Performing Arts Center Packs In Performances

New York has nothing on the ‘Boro! When it comes to upscale performances that appeal to all ages, you can find a fabulous selection of entertaining shows that are sure to delight right here in Statesboro. The Georgia Southern University’s Performing Arts Center, better known as the PAC, is located in the heart of campus on Plant Drive. It’s mission is “to present diverse, quality cultural...

Statesboro Regional Library – A Place for Everyone

  A resource that many take for granted is their local library. With technology increasing, some may wonder if a library is still a viable place for locals and visitors. The Statesboro Regional Library has a full range of programs and opportunities for everyone who wants to visit and participate…and it’s available to everyone. From Genealogy Workshops, Adult Coloring Classes, Craft Night...

Botanic Garden Ready to Explore and Expand

The Botanic Garden in Statesboro is a gem worth visiting. It is fascinating that the 11-acre parcel of land adjacent to Georgia Southern University’s main campus was once a thriving small family farm. Catherine and Daniel Bland met in 1916 at the First District Agricultural and Mechanical School, now known at GSU.  Nearly 100 years ago, they forged a partnership that would transform the land...

Averitt Center Gets an A+

  Do you realize how lucky Statesboro is to have a thriving arts community? The Averitt Center for the Arts is integral to the development of art, theatre, and culture in the region. The mission of the Statesboro Arts Council, operating under the name David H. Averitt Center for the Arts, is to provide quality arts opportunities for our community and to serve as a centerpiece for a...

It’s Fall in Bulloch County Y’all

As the weather begins to change with cooler temperatures, easy breezes in the air and falling leaves, we begin to think about pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides, costumes and apple cider. The good news is there are fantastic fall activities happening throughout October and November for locals and visitors alike to attend. Let’s take a look:   October 9 & 10th – Ol’ Scarecrow Statesboro...