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Hello Statesboro! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Dutch Bros opens, the ‘little castle’ gains new protections, and Tormenta FC kicks off at home + excuses to get the fam out and about 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.
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📰 In the news
E-SPLOST funding and timeline: Bulloch County’s school board approved $50.3 million in bonds for a new Southeast Bulloch High School near the current campus. Construction is expected this summer, with no set completion date — see funding and timeline details.
Fresh flavors hit town: Dutch Bros opened in East Statesboro on Feb. 24, serving drive-thru coffee, teas, lemonades, and Rebel energy drinks. A new West Coast favorite has arrived for your caffeine fix — get all the details.
Milestone for historic protections: In Savannah, the ‘little castle’ in the woods has new protection. City Council designated the 1898 Savannah Powder Magazine as the first property safeguarded under a new zoning measure — learn what the designation means.
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:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
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.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Small plates, big mood: Oak 45 serves dimly lit, old-world lounge vibes with crafted cocktails and shareable tapas that make any weeknight feel special. Plush seats, a few bites, and long conversations come naturally. This low-key hideout rewards lingering.
Gear up, Statesboro: Headed for woods or water, TC Outdoors stocks rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and hunting apparel, plus optics, scopes, knives, and stands. Friendly pros who know their stuff will help you dial it in fast.
Not-your-typical movie night: Emma Kelly Theater hosts occasional film festivals and special screenings in a beautifully restored downtown venue, where popcorn feels like an excuse to dress up. Expect cult classics, indies, and surprises that make movie night feel new again.
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.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🎗 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.
🐥 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.
⚽ Home Opener: Tormenta FC vs. Spokane Velocity @ Tormenta Stadium | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Think you still remember how to cheer like a local? Tormenta FC opens at home against Spokane Velocity, celebrating 10 years of grit, goals, and sideline banter, and kicking off the 2026 USL League One season. Expect loud neighbors, and that familiar we-should-have-brought-a-scarf feeling.
🌳 Family Park Day @ Statesboro Family YMCA | Monday (3/16) at 11:00 AM – If your idea of a support group involves juice boxes and sunscreen, bring the kids to Family Park Day at the Statesboro Family YMCA’s new ADA park. Open to everyone, it’s easy mingling for caretakers, chaos for toddlers, and fresh air for all.
🎭 Statesboro Festival of the Arts @ The Market at Visit Statesboro | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Round two of Statesboro’s arts fest is taking over The Market at Visit Statesboro with 40+ artist booths, live demos, music, food trucks, and a kids craft zone. Free admission, free parking, plus chances to meet makers, buy real art, and feel cultured without trying.
🍓 Franklin’s Farm Strawberry Festival @ Franklin’s Farm | Saturday (3/28) at 9:00 AM – Peak berry season calls for a low-key trip to Franklin’s Farm for their Strawberry Festival. Pick your own, sip fresh-squeezed lemonade, and sample the sweet stuff, then pretend you planned dessert all along. Kid-friendly, wallet-friendly, and delightfully sticky.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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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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📻 Statesboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 79°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 1%
Areas of fog before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 3 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 1 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 6%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 1 to 6 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
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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