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Hi Statesboro, we made it to Thursday! 

In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: HomeGoods grand opening, the ultimate George Strait tribute, and Smackdown Hunger wrestling + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

New era for school care: Bulloch County Schools’ Langston health center’s permanent modular facility has been installed, expanding care for LCES and LCMS students and staff, with a grant covering about a third of costs — get all the details.

Statesboro’s newest decor destination: HomeGoods opens today in Southern Square, bringing big home finds and a $10,000 gift to Habitat for Humanity Bulloch County, with doors open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m — get the address and hours.

Weighing impacts on communities and wildlife: Environmental review is underway for the $522 million I-16 widening to three lanes across Bulloch, Bryan, Effingham and Chatham counties over 32.5 miles, with construction set to begin in 2027 — read what the review covers.

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 they’re 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/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.

Highlights this week:

• Experience the ultimate George Strait tribute
• Shoot clays to support The Camilla Foundation
• Connect with families at Family Park Day
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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Burger night, sorted. Whether you’re team classic or craving a glorious mess, Dingus Magee’s Restaurant & Lounge serves burgers that hit. The Magee Burger stacks sautéed onions and Swiss, while the Trailer Park Burger loads pimento cheese and bacon. Perfect with fries and good company.

Strike a midweek reset: Craving an easy plan? The Clubhouse packs bowling, laser tag, an arcade, and fully electric go-karts, plus a tasty menu for post-game refuels. Great for friends, dates, or stir-crazy kids… plan less, play more together.

Get curious close to home: The Museum at Georgia Southern explores the Coastal Plain’s natural and cultural history through hands-on experiences and rotating exhibits curated by students and faculty. If you haven’t visited lately, it evolves often, making for an easy midweek brain break or mellow Sunday reset.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Statesboro for grown ups

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎗 Catie’s Gathering @ Visit Statesboro! | Friday (3/6) at 6:30 PM – Trade your usual dinner for Catie’s Gathering in Statesboro, a feel-good night of themed tables, silent and live auctions, and a program that hits the heart. Out-decorate your neighbors, win a bidding war you will brag about, and fund precision medicine for kids fighting cancer.

🥊 Smackdown Hunger @ Bulloch County Agricultural Complex | Friday (3/6) at 6:30 PM – If you’ve needed a reason to yell at strangers in spandex, this is it. Wrestling takes over the Ag Complex to bodyslam hunger with Feed the Boro, 3.5 million meals and counting, so grab a ticket, feel virtuous, then boo, cheer, repeat at tinyurl.com/SmackdownHunger.

🎤 DWYWT @ Averitt Center for the Arts | Friday (3/6) at 7:30 PM – Head downtown to the Averitt Center for a proper Irish tunefest, DWYWT making their debut. Think fiddles, stories, and songs you can actually sing along to, no green beer required. It’s cozy, quality sound, and mercifully over before your knees file a complaint.

🐥 Chick Day @ Anderson’s General Store | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Spring calls for cooing at fluffy chicks, good eats, and kid chaos. Chick Day brings family activities, local food trucks, and more peeping fluff than your feed store. Bring the crew, pretend it’s for the kids, leave with a phone full of chick photos.

🌿 Botanical Walk & Talk Series: Garden in Spring @ Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Spring is strutting through the Botanic Garden with native azaleas, heritage plants, and a woodland soundtrack, and the guides are spilling all the leafy gossip. It is a relaxed stroll, not a marathon. Complimentary with admission, and blissfully yard work free.

🎨 How It’s Made: Stained Glass @ Georgia Southern University’s CPE | Tuesday (3/10) at 5:30 PM – Curious how stained glass goes from pretty shards to gallery-worthy glow? Regional pro Debora Kay Designs shares her bright, layered pieces, walks through choosing, shaping, foiling, and assembly, and answers questions. Zero cleanup, zero cuts, just a relaxed session in person, or on Zoom.

🐦 Following the Flock: Spring Bird Migration @ Georgia Southern University’s CPE | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Trade doomscrolling for BirdCast and spend a session learning how spring migrants move through our skies. This course blends guided field time with easy digital tools like eBird, BirdCast, and Merlin, so you can predict flyovers, ID that mystery warbler, and out-nerd the feeder crowd.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/5 Jacob Sands @ Nonna Picci – 6:00 PM
• 3/6 DWYWT @ Averitt Center for the Arts – 7:30 PM
• 3/6 Derek Warfield & The Young Wolf Tones @ Emma Kelly Theater – 7:30 PM
• 3/6 Art of Xpression Party Band @ Gators & Gypsies – 8:00 PM
• 3/7 Saturdays Takeover @ Gators & Gypsies – 8:00 PM
• 3/13 Strait Country Tribute @ Emma Kelly Theater – 7:30 PM
• 3/13 Averitt Center for the Arts @ Averitt Center for the Arts – 7:30 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Statesboro report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 4%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 2 to 6 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 84°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 15%

A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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On nearly 12 acres outside Statesboro, this 5-bed, 4.5-bath residence built by Pete Powell pairs privacy with convenience. Two living rooms, a dining room, an office or bonus over the garage, and a sewing room add flexibility. A 6-stall barn with office, tack room, and loft elevates the estate, and R-40 zoning adds development potential with no HOA.

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