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Hi Statesboro, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: Memory Lane Park momentum, Joe Reliford’s barrier-breaking debut, candlelit Celtic melodies, and more.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Local park project gains momentum: Pavers are being installed as Memory Lane Park takes shape in Metter. As of January 21, the campaign had raised $7,000 toward the additional $53,000 for Phase 1, leaving $46,000 to go — follow progress and donate here.
Historic breakthrough on the diamond: In 1952, 12-year-old Joe Reliford, a batboy for the Fitzgerald Pioneers against the Statesboro Pirates, became the youngest pro and Georgia’s first Black player to play with white athletes — see how his legacy endures.
Fresh insights fuel spring stage: Local students attended Thescon, Georgia’s statewide theatre conference with three days of shows, workshops, and scholarships, and what they learned will shape MHS’s spring production of Peter and the Starcatcher — see what they learned.
Behind a trailblazer’s impact: Statesboro’s Cassius Osborn, UGA Hall of Famer and Bulloch County Schools’ first Black head football coach, is spotlighted this Black History Month for leadership and expanding opportunities for girls sports — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
Inside a growing literacy network: First Baptist Church Statesboro’s READ Georgia partnership with Bulloch County Schools is paying off. Early 2024-25 data showed second graders reading on or above grade level jump from 6.8% to 28.8%. This school year, the program supports 68 students with 41 tutors and dozens more volunteers. Learn how the program works.
Run for a sweet cause: Statesboro’s 14th annual Chocolate Run will be held Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Georgia Southern University RAC Pavilion, benefiting Open Hearts Community Mission. The Fun Run starts about 8:30 a.m. and the 5K at 10 a.m. Registration is $13.25 and $33.75. Get all the race details.
Pasture-to-plate upgrade: Fill your fridge with the good stuff from Hunter Cattle Company, where grass-fed beef, pastured pork, and free-range chicken are raised right here in Brooklet. MooMa’s Farm Store makes weeknights absurdly easy, so your cast iron and your crew think you’ve been secretly chef-training.
Pro-grade gear, right here: Home cooks and weekend pitmasters, meet Underwood Restaurant & Store Equipment, your no-fuss source for durable smallwares, cookware, and restaurant-grade tools you actually use. A local showroom means upgraded weeknight dinners, fewer shipping delays, and no more flimsy gadgets.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🥂 Brier Creek Revolutionary War Battlefield Association Annual Banquet @ Forest Heights Country Club | Friday (2/27) at 5:30 PM – Join the Brier Creek Battlefield crowd for the annual banquet, where Austin Sever unpacks the Savannah-Augusta Highway and colonial roads. RSVP by mail with a $50 check, because Venmo isn’t colonial, then dig into roast beef, pork loin, fried chicken, mac and cheese, and desserts.
⚾ USC Upstate Spartans at Georgia Southern Eagles Baseball @ J.I. Clements Stadium | Friday (2/27) at 6:30 PM – USC Upstate rolls into J.I. Clements to face our Georgia Southern Eagles, a college baseball night in Statesboro. Expect sharp pitching, stubborn defense, and sunflower seeds everywhere, plus polite heckling, stray foul balls, and at least one fan keeping score by hand.
🎷 Dylan Doyle @ Gators & Gypsies | Friday (2/27) at 8:00 PM – The Dylan Doyle Band, a New York based funk and R&B outfit, is rolling in with deep-pocket grooves and the kind of swagger that loosens shoulders you forgot you had. Expect tight musicianship, soulful hooks, and a dance floor forgiving your 90s moves, no questions.
🏁 The Southern 600 @ Georgia Southern University Shooting Sports Education Center | Saturday (2/28) at 7:00 AM – Sharpen your aim, not your sarcasm. The Southern 600 hits Georgia Southern’s Shooting Sports Education Center with indoor targets, serious scoring, and hometown bragging rights. Paid practice the day before, concessions on site, awards after the last line, and spots go fast.
⚔ Warhammer: The Old World Tournament @ The Holland House | Saturday (2/28) at 9:00 AM – Feel like conquering the Old World without leaving Statesboro? The local club is running a Warhammer tourney with 2000-point armies, Renegade Pack optional, and a $20 buy-in that feeds a prize pool for champs, best painted, and favorite army. Newcomers welcome, borrow an army.
🎨 Sustainable Arts and Crafts Fest @ Trinity Episcopal Church | Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 AM – Trade doomscrolling for dye pots at Trinity Episcopal in Statesboro, where a free, sustainable fest turns scraps into art. Make paper, twine fabric, fold origami, and try botanical dyes with guest artists Joe and Melinda Ostraff. Bring your own textiles to dye.
🆚 South Georgia Showdown @ Allen E. Paulson Stadium | Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 AM – Clear your calendar for a day of stick skills and bragging rights at Paulson Stadium at Georgia Southern, where high-level lacrosse and a pile of Georgia alums take the field. One ticket covers the lot, so settle in, sip something cold, and call it culture.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Statesboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 71°F – Low: 58°F – Precip: 49%
A chance of rain showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain showers likely before 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 52°F – Precip: 88%
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 69. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Later: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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