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Statesboro STEAM walks out togetherThe call went out just before 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Statesboro STEAM College, Careers, Arts & Technology Academy: “Everyone grab your coats!” Students and faculty at the charter school filed out of the building and congregated in a sunny spot in the parking lot. Not for recess.March 14, 2018 -
Statesboro STEAM walks out togetherThe call went out just before 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Statesboro STEAM College, Careers, Arts & Technology Academy: “Everyone grab your coats!” Students and faculty at the charter school filed out of the building and congregated in a sunny spot in the parking lot. Not for recess.March 14, 2018 -
Statesboro Herald's Year in Pictures"Every photograph that we take, and ultimately share, is energy transfer. We use photography to communicate the energy we originally felt." -- Paul Melcher Statesboro Herald staff photographer Scott Bryant shares some of the energy he experienced in 2017.December 31, 2017 -
Photo Gallery: 2017 Best of the Boro Awards GalaView images from the 2017 Statesboro Herald Best of the Boro Awards GalaNovember 14, 2017 -
Photo Gallery: 2017 Best of the Boro Awards GalaView images from the 2017 Statesboro Herald Best of the Boro Awards GalaNovember 14, 2017 -
Hot meals and warm hugsThe effects of Hurricane Irma were widespread at an unprecedented level, with the entire states of Florida and Georgia experiencing her wrath. In Statesboro and Bulloch County, however, Irma was no Matthew. Last year’s hurricane caused much more local damage and caused more, longer-lasting power outages Matthew better prepared local charities and volunteer organizations for the next big storm.September 17, 2017 -
Goin' nuts at annual Peanut FestivalFor 28 years, the Bulloch County town of Brooklet has celebrated its rich agricultural heritage by recognizing, promoting and glorifying the mighty goober at the Annual Brooklet Peanut Festival. On Saturday, peanuts that were boiled, parched, roasted, fried and toasted were plentiful at the festival that started with a parade and ended with a street party. Since 1990, the town has celebrated its rich agricultural heritage by holding the festival centered around peanuts.August 27, 2017 -
Statesboro Herald 2016 Photos of the YearIt's that time of year to look back and reflect, and photography is still one of the very best ways to do that.Maya Angelou once said "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."This gallery isn't meant to represent the year's biggest news stories, although many of those moments are included. Hopefully, this gallery is a testament to the ability of photography to make us feel, and think, and connect with one another so we can remember, and maybe even look forward with clear eyes and hope.How did I do?December 31, 2016 -
Here's to new beginningsAbout 1,700 students received their diplomas, including roughly 1,300 undergraduate students and 400 graduate students, during Georgia Southern University's fall commencement Friday. The single, open-air ceremony was held for the first time at Allen E. Paulson Stadium. Mike Royal, chairman of the Georgia State Board of Education, served as keynote speaker.December 11, 2016 -
'Sweet' holiday traditionSince 2007, the Lighting of Sweetheart Circle at Georgia Southern University has been an annual holiday tradition for Statesboro that helps to kick off the season. President Jaimie Hebert flipped the switch for his first time Thursday evening, lighting buildings, lampposts and trees draped with lights, wreaths and bows. The lighting event was hosted by the University Programming Board.December 4, 2016