Scott Bryant

The home and season opener saw Georgia Southern dominate on defense the entire game and a solid game on offense in the first half, racing out to a 24-0 lead on their way to a 31-0 win over Charleston Southern Saturday night in Paulson Stadium.

Held each year at the Willow Hill Heritage and Renaissance Center, the 2026 Festival commemorated 152 years since the founding of Willow Hill School in 1874 and as the nation commemorated the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Visitors completed quests, watched live performances and explored the grounds during the Statesboro Renaissance Faire on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Bulloch County Agriculture Complex.

Intermittent rain did little to dampen the fun at Portal’s 45th annual Catface Turpentine Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3.

Georgia Southern University's production of “Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea” puts a whimsical twist on Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale “The Little Mermaid.”

The 64th annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair is in full swing, bringing plenty of thrills, laughter and family fun to the midway. Fair-goers enjoyed rides, games and treats Tuesday as the weeklong tradition continued in Statesboro.

The 2026 Fair will operate through Saturday, Oct. 24. Hours are Friday, 4 p.m.–1 a.m.; and Saturday, noon–midnight.

The 2026 Fair ends Saturday and is open from noon–midnight. Admission is $12 for advance online sales and $15 at the gate. Visit kiwanisogeecheefair to purchase tickets.

Costumes, candy and Halloween fun were on display Saturday, Oct. 24, as the Statesboro Family YMCA hosted its seventh annual Trunk or Treat event.

The Statesboro Herald celebrated the community's favorite businesses, professionals and community leaders Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, during the 2026 Best of the Boro Awards banquet.