Local Life

Picture of the Past

If you have walked along the left hand side of East Main street towards Statesboro’s downtown, you may have noticed that the wall of 48 East Main facing the alley has a new look. Charleston-based artist David Boatwright painted the new mural that now adorns a spot that used to be bare brick.  Boatwright was approached by the Bulloch County Historical Society with the idea for the...

Statesboro’s Skyline: Bulloch County Courthouse

Bulloch County has had four “courthouses” since its establishment in the first decade of the nineteenth century. The first was a small wooden building constructed in 1803 that served the legal needs of residents in the largely agricultural county. A second wooden building served as the courthouse until it burned down as Sherman’s troops marched through the area in 1864. The two-story...

Market2GO Vendor: The 24/7 House, Inc.

All of the Statesboro Main Street Farmers Market vendors have a story. Some are of decades old generational family farms. Some are of the desire to see healthier food options and increased environmental sustainability. And some are simply those who turned hobbies or crafts into steady sales. The 24/7 House, Inc. is no different. Here is their story. The 24/7 House is a faith-based...

Vandy’s Barbecue: A Constant Companion

Vandy’s Barbecue is the very definition of a “local institution.” Established in 1929, it celebrated its 90th birthday last year. Their iconic location at 22 West Vine street has been there since 1943, but that was not their original location. Vandy Boyd actually started his business in the town of Portal. He clearly knew what he was doing, since he moved his business into Statesboro’s...

Blind Willie McTell and the Statesboro Blues

Willliam Samuel “Blind Willie” McTell (May 5, 1898 – August 19, 1959) Willie McTell was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist that predominantly played Piedmont blues and ragtime. He wrote the song “Statesboro Blues.” McTell was born at the turn of the 20th century in Thomson, Georgia. His mother brought him to Statesboro where he learned to play the six-string guitar. ...

Holiday Inn Status and Special Rates

The Holiday Inn, 455 Commerce Drive, Statesboro, is still open. Emma’s is closed as of last week along with the pool and gym. They do have grab-and-go breakfasts available for their guests and are giving these out regardless of if the rate included breakfast or not. They have activated special rates for medical professionals. These include...

City of Statesboro Executive Order

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Statesboro Hotel/Motel Operating Status

If you are in need of a hotel room during this time, we are keeping a running list of hotels that are still open. There is also a list of other open businesses in Statesboro and Bulloch County that can be found HERE. This list has been updated as of: 3/31/2020 1:03pm Comfort Inn – Open Super 8 – Open, lobby closed Holiday Inn – Open, Emma’s and Pool closed,...

Distance Socially, Eat Locally

Chicken & Waffles at Soyumi Asian Kitchen These are difficult times for all of us, and local restaurants are no exception. They are one of the many industries that can’t “work from home” or survive long in a social distancing movement. In response to this, many Statesboro restaurants are making significant adjustments to accommodate the current situation. The status of these...

Statesboro Landmark Coloring Pages

Statesboro Landmarks Coloring Page Looking for a few extra activities while the kids are at home? If you have a printer, feel free to click on any of these images for a printable PDF coloring page. There are also facts and summaries of each landmark you can use to teach your kids a little something about Statesboro. The first coloring page is all of the landmarks combined and based on a...