The United Way hosted the 15th annual Tasting Statesboro event on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Anthony P. Tippins Family Training Facility behind Paulson Stadium. Along with the opportunity to sample dishes from more than 40 local restaurants, the event offered attendees a chance to support 14 local agencies that serve the Bulloch County community: Action Pact, Red Cross, Bulloch Med Connection, Child Advocacy Services SEGA, Statesboro Food Bank, Freedom Through Recovery, Hearts & Hands Clinic, Homebound Services, Ogeechee Visitation Center, Prevent Child Abuse Ogeechee, Restoring the Breach, Safe Haven/Citizens Against Violence, The Button and The Salvation Army. 

Live music from the Tall Paul Trio, raffles and generous volunteers from local organizations and schools rounded out the occasion.

Since 2011, Tasting Statesboro has raised more than $200,000 in support of the United Way of Southeast Georgia and its agencies, with this year's event proceeds totaling $59,230. The United Way of Southeast Georgia serves Bulloch, Candler, Emanuel, Evans, Jenkins and Tattnall counties.