3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1126+ words) Improving how Georgia teaches children to read has become one of State Senator Billy Hickman’s leading priorities under the Gold Dome. Hickman, who represents Georgia’s 4th Senate District and chairs the Senate Committee on Education and Youth, spoke to members of…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (487+ words) If you see some new faces around Statesboro this fall, at a high school football game, community event, local business or somewhere else around town, stop and say hello! Four Georgia Southern University students are joining the Grice Connect team…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (164+ words) Grice Connect City of Statesboro to hold three public hearings on the 2026 millage rate The City of Statesboro has tentatively adopted a millage rate that will require an increase in property taxes by 33.98 percent. All citizens are invited to the…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (525+ words) The economic boom continued in Georgia last year, with a second record-topping year of business investment and job growth. Gov. Brian Kemp and the state Department of Economic Development announced $35.2 billion in project investments for the fiscal year that ended…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (393+ words) griceconnect.com Speaker Jon Burns announces appointments to Georgia Literacy Task Force This week, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced his appointments to the Georgia Literacy Task Force. Each appointee has been determined by the Governor’s Office of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (369+ words) September is National Coffee Month, and PJ’s Coffee of Statesboro is celebrating with a month full of specials, Coffee Tuesdays, and a chance for two people to experience the birthplace of PJ’s Coffee — New Orleans! PJ’s Coffee is inviting local…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (725+ words) The South Georgia Run Club is preparing for a meaningful community event on September 5: an Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Family Fundraiser 5K honoring the life of Clemencia Ledesma. The run, which takes place at the Georgia Southern RAC, starts at 9:00am. Participants…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (364+ words) Wing Maxx Restaurant is inviting the community to join in celebrating 15 years of flavor, friendship, and community during its 15th Anniversary Community Celebration on Saturday, September 12, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Known for its dedication to quality, Wing Maxx takes pride in preparing menu…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (139+ words) Georgia Southern University has announced its 2026 40 Under 40 class. The annual program, presented by the Georgia Southern University Alumni Association, recognizes alumni under the age of 40 who have demonstrated success in their careers while making an impact through leadership, service, and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (240+ words) Raising Cane’s officially opened its first Statesboro restaurant Monday, August 24, 2026, bringing the chicken finger chain to Bulloch County and marking its first restaurant in the Savannah market. The restaurant, located at 24087 U.S. Highway 80 in Statesboro, occupies the former Applebee’s site…...