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2026 Blessing of the CropsA chilly Tuesday morning with a misting rain caused the annual Blessing of the Crops event to move from its usual outdoor spot at Hunter Cattle into the covered, open-air barn at the Stilson farm, but that didn’t lessen the crowd of about 200 from participating in a rite of coming spring in Bulloch County.March 4, 2026 -
Innovator of the Year salutes his local 'farmer's Hall of Fame'In presenting the Innovator of the Year award at Tuesday's annual Blessing of the Crops, Harley Beck with Shea Tractor described the recipient as "not just a business success story, but a story of resilience, faith, family and the enduring spirit of agriculture in our community."March 4, 2026 -
Woman dies in home fire near StilsonA house fire Monday evening took the life of one of the occupants and destroyed much of the home south of Stilson.February 11, 2026 -
From addiction to Ogeechee Tech’s 2026 GOAL studentBefore Ogeechee Technical College's 2026 GOAL winner was announced, each of the four finalists — Hannah Bradley, Caroline Graham, Alecia Johnson and Daelyn Pearson — shared a piece of their remarkable journeys that brought them to Tuesday's annual GOAL banquet in the Jack Hill Building at OTC.January 21, 2026 -
Runners work up an appetite at 18th annual Turkey Trot 5KMore than 400 runners and walkers took part in the 18th annual Statesboro Turkey Trot 5K Saturday morning, Nov. 15.November 25, 2025 -
Vaden to expand Hyundai dealership by 17 acresThree months after Vaden Nissan of Statesboro changed its dealership brand to Vaden Hyundai of Statesboro in May 2024, plans for an expansion of land, services and employees already were underway.November 5, 2025 -
Scouting America charters first girls’ troop in BullochWorking in partnership with Scouting America, American Legion Dexter Allen Post 90 made a little history last week: The post played host to a signing event that chartered the first-ever all girls’ troop in Bulloch County. Following the changing of the Boy Scouts of America name to Scouts BSA in 2019, the group officially became Scouting America in February. It currently has approximately 1 million members across the nation, including 176,000 girls.March 12, 2025 -
The late Chris Thompson named Distinguished Farmer of the YearIn accepting the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce's Distinguished Farmer of the Year award Tuesday, Jamie Thompson offered what would have been her late husband's take on the honor.March 5, 2025 -
'Blessing of the Crops'On a cool, clear Tuesday morning, about 200 people gathered for Bulloch County's annual Blessing of the Crops at the Hunter Cattle Company farm in Stilson. Sponsored by the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce, Morris Bank Market President John Roach welcomed the group. "As we gather for the Blessing of the Crops, we recognize the tireless efforts of our agricultural community — the backbone of our region's prosperity," Roach said. "In partnerships like this, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting sustainable farming practices and ensuring a vibrant future for Bulloch County's agricultural heritage."March 5, 2025 -
Leefield-area house fire displaces familyA southeast Bulloch County family is receiving comfort and aid today after a fire raged through the attic of their home early Sunday morning, leaving the residence unlivable. Fire Prevention Chief Joe Carter with the Bulloch County Fire Department said Engine 7 from the Brooklet Fire Station arrived on the scene of the home on Bennett Grooms Road at 1:06 a.m., 11 minutes after a 911 call was received about a fire inside the home.January 14, 2025