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Hey Statesboro, hope your week’s off to a good start! Proposed limits on neighborhood boards, a chocolate run, a family Mardi Gras party, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Inside city hall decisions: Metter council approved Chyrileen Kilcrease as mayor pro tem, named Kendall Gross municipal judge and Kirk Simmons to the Airport Authority, and took up alcohol ordinance changes at January 12 meeting — get all the details.
Faith event fosters unity: Georgia Southern’s student-led Prayer Walk will return to Sweetheart Circle on March 5, bringing worship, testimonials, and a campus prayer walk. Organizers are seeking funding for equipment and materials — get all the details.
Running for sweet change: Statesboro’s 14th Chocolate Run will sweeten Saturday, February 28 at Georgia Southern University RAC Pavilion, with a Fun Run at 8:30am and 5K at 10am benefiting Open Hearts Community Mission — get times and registration details.
Proposed limits on neighborhood boards: Georgia lawmakers introduced bills to rein in HOAs, curb foreclosures, and let residents dissolve associations, adding state registration and oversight that could affect homeowners in Statesboro and Bulloch County — learn what the bills change.
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade.
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.
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🫶 We got your back
Global reach through collaboration: Sesolinc Group was named a Manufacturing Partner of World Trade Center Savannah, recognizing the company’s role in international trade and advanced manufacturing. The partnership supports its mission to deliver American-built prefabricated and modular solutions worldwide, strengthening ties to economic development across the Coastal Empire. Get details on the partnership.
Your neighbors are Googling you: It’s uncomfortable but true — employers, new friends, even other parents at school pickup search names all the time. If something negative, outdated, or misleading shows up first, it can shape opinions before you ever meet. BetterReputation helps push down unwanted search results so your first impression actually reflects who you are today. And if it’s someone you care about, you can help them too.
Game day plans change: The Arkansas State at Georgia Southern women’s basketball game, postponed by last week’s winter weather, will be played tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Statesboro. Tickets from Saturday will be honored for the new date, or can be exchanged for another game through the Georgia Southern ticket office. Learn about schedule change and tickets.
Gold is having a moment: Between inflation headlines, market swings, and growing global uncertainty, precious metals are (again) in the spotlight. American Hartford is currently offering up to $25,000 in free silver when you open a qualified account. They’ll also help you set up a penalty-free gold IRA with a lowest price guarantee, no buyback fees, and 7-day price protection.
Make some noise: Pladd Dot Music turns home jam sessions from cafeteria clatter into music, offering private lessons across styles, instrument rentals, repairs, and a hands-on retail floor where you can actually try gear. Whether leveling up or experimenting with something new, there’s room to tinker.
A second opinion never hurts: Not every financial advisor is the right fit, and it’s okay to explore your options. Unbiased matches you with an advisor based on your personal situation, giving you a chance to ask questions in a free, no-pressure conversation to see if the fit makes sense. No obligation — just helpful advice.
Pho fix without the drive: Coconut Thai Cuisine serves a stew beef noodle soup, a pho-style bowl with rich, beefy broth, tender noodles, and herb-lifted sips that reset your day fast. When you want a warm, no-fuss win close to home, this spot delivers.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🤝 Statesboro Meet # 1 @ Statesboro High School | Wednesday (2/11) – Statesboro High is kicking off track season with Meet #1, so dust off your stadium chair and come watch kids sprint like they’re racing the bell. It’s small-town bragging rights, fresh concessions, and enough nostalgia to make your knees ache, in a good way.
🥩 Dine to Donate @ Texas Roadhouse | Thursday (2/12) at 3:00 PM – Finally, a fundraiser that pairs with cinnamon butter. Grab a flyer from ReTails or the Humane Society, show it at Texas Roadhouse Statesboro, 10% goes to the animals, and if you bring a bag of dog or cat food, you get a free appetizer card.
👯 Galentine’s Party | Thursday (2/12) at 4:00 PM – Skipping the prix fixe crush and celebrating your favorite women instead? This Galentine’s styling party is serving expert outfit help, first dibs on fresh arrivals, and an exclusive gift with purchase. RSVP gets you a goodie bag, great company, and zero awkward couple selfies.
This weekend
🏃 Run the Boro 5K @ Statesboro Family YMCA | Saturday (2/14) – Trade your coffee stroll for a 5K jog through the ’Boro. The Statesboro Family YMCA is herding us around town in the name of healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. Bragging rights, endorphins, and neighborly high-fives included.
🏃 Statesboro Heart Run (5k) | Saturday (2/14) at 9:00 AM – Lacing up for a 5K that fights Georgia’s number-one killer and puts real dollars into our Cardiac Rehab Phase 3 program. Run it, walk it, or do that proud power shuffle, then feel smug about your heart, your neighbors, and your step count.
🎷 Sunday Jazz Brunch @ Huey’s on Main | Sunday (2/15) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats live jazz with your eggs on Sunday, and Huey’s keeps it easy on the wallet. $10 gets you the brunch menu, another $10 buys bottomless mimosas, and the band kicks in just when the coffee stops working. Bring friends, leave pretension.
🎭 Family Mardi Gras Party @ Huey’s on Main | Sunday (2/15) at 3:00 PM – Round up the crew for a kid-friendly Mardi Gras that saves your sanity and your wallet. There’s a bouncy house, a make-your-own mask station, and kids eat free, plus a raffle where some lucky mini-parader rolls home with a scooter. Beads optional.
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📻 Statesboro report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 74°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 72°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 46%
A chance of rain showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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