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🌱 How new Georgia Southern students are already pitching in around Statesboro

Statesboro, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Statesboro! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new Georgia Southern students are already pitching in around Statesboro
  • Which Statesboro library events fit your family’s schedule next week?
  • When Statesboro High’s Class of 2027 will walk at Womack Field

Also on today's calendar: WANTED: The Ultimate Tribute to Bon Jovi: Wanted... and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 72.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Statesboro: Ga. Southern freshmen volunteer in Statesboro (wjcl.com) — In Statesboro, about 50 incoming Georgia Southern freshmen are spending a week serving local organizations through the BUILD leadership program, including packing food at the Statesboro Food Bank. Students say the experience helps them learn the community, make friends, and give back before classes begin. Food Bank staff praise the extra hands that speed up vital work for local families.
   

2. Calendar0725 2026 (statesboroherald.com) — Statesboro families have a full slate of free activities coming up at the Statesboro Regional Library, from Baby Time on July 28 and Toddler Time on July 29 to genealogy, computer, craft, teen, and homeschool programs into early August. There’s also an ongoing Friday Dungeons & Dragons adventure, giving residents of all ages plenty of local options.
   

3. Bulloch County's high schools set dates for 2027 graduations (statesboroherald.com) — Statesboro High seniors and families can now mark their calendars: the 2027 graduation ceremony is set for Thursday, May 27, 2027, 7:30 p.m. at Womack Field in Statesboro. Portal and Southeast Bulloch will graduate earlier that week, and the district expects nearly 800 total graduates, with local rates outpacing Georgia’s statewide graduation averages.
   

4. Statesboro Regional Public Library staff share their favorite summer reads (griceconnect.com) — Statesboro readers can tap into the Regional Public Library staff’s personal summer favorites, from lighthearted mysteries and beach reads to under-the-radar gems. Staff highlight specific titles, explain what makes a great summer book, and encourage residents to explore the library’s wide selection and digital options. Their goal is to help you discover new authors and genres this season.
   

5. Statesboro native Dantzler ready for his dream job calling Dawgs football (bryancountynews.com) — A Statesboro native, Jeff Dantzler, is stepping into his dream role as the new radio voice of Georgia Bulldogs football this fall, after getting his start calling Statesboro High games and Georgia Southern sports. He reflects on mentors like Nate Hirsch and Erk Russell and shares why he believes UGA football is poised for more championship runs.
   


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning is anyone missing their baby?
    He’s been hiding under my steps since last night. He has a tracker on him that’s beeping I believe. (Nextdoor Old River Rd N)
  • New art exhibit!
    Come join us for light refreshments, and peruse our new art!! (Nextdoor Woodrum Pl)
  • Bulloch County Schools posted a job opening for Elementary Teacher (2022/2023 School Year) in Statesboro. Apply here.
  • Health Connect America, Inc posted a job opening for Family Centered Treatment Specialist in Statesboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Statesboro here.

Ok Statesboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Statesboro

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Statesboro

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.