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šŸŒ± Why a viral K-9 arrest video dominated Statesboroā€™s latest town hall

Statesboro, Georgia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Statesboro! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a viral K-9 arrest video dominated Statesboroā€™s latest town hall
  • Want a seat at Statesboroā€™s biggest shared table downtown?
  • Statesboro gunfire at Caribe Court ends in arrest, no injuries

Also on today's calendar: Battle in The Boro Truck and Tractor Pull and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Which rock group has four members who can't sing or play instruments ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Wednesday: A stray thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. 'It's unfortunate:' Statesboro Mayor speaks on K-9 arrest viral video (wsav.com) ā€” Statesboro Mayor Jonathan McCollar used a weekend town hall to address community concerns over a viral Bulloch County K-9 arrest video and clarify the sheriffā€™s independence from city control. Heā€™s backing another community conversation Wednesday at Luetta Moore Park, sponsored by the local NAACP, while also highlighting issues like senior assistance, homelessness, and food insecurity that residents raised.
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2. One Boro to host fourth annual Longest Table event May 2 ā€¢ The Georgia Virtue (thegeorgiavirtue.com) ā€” Statesboro residents are invited downtown on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 4 p.m. for the One Boro Commissionā€™s fourth annual Longest Table event outside Georgia Southernā€™s City Campus. Neighbors will share a meal from local restaurants while facilitators lead relaxed conversations about community, diversity, and what people hope to see improved in Statesboro.
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3. Man arrested after firing gun at Statesboro apartment complex (wsav.com) ā€” Statesboro police arrested a 22-year-old man early Sunday after he reportedly fired multiple gunshots at an apartment complex on Caribe Court, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. A negotiator and SWAT team were deployed before officers entered the unit and took him into custody; no injuries were reported, but he now faces serious property damage and reckless conduct charges.
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4. Statesboro Shrine Club provides shower chair to local child in need (griceconnect.com) ā€” Statesboro residents might be glad to know the local Shrine Club recently provided a specialized shower chair to a Bulloch County child who uses a wheelchair, making daily bathing safer and easier. The club, rechartered in 2016, continues blending fundraising and hands-on help so local families can connect to Shrinersā€™ broader network of childrenā€™s hospitals and support.
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5. Professor Spotlight: Joseph Glenn (thegeorgeanne.com) ā€” Statesboro readers may recognize scuba instructor Joseph Glenn, who built Georgia Southernā€™s diving program after moving here to work with the Statesboro Fire Department and open Southern Dive Center. Now, after a decade of teaching, heā€™s preparing to retire and hand the program to longtime student Ryan Whitaker, ensuring local scuba training continues to grow.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Approximately 20 homes will be hosting yard sales.
    2 entrances on Cypress Lake Road 2 entrances on Country Club Road Come out & shop. There will be approximately 20 homes that are participating. ā€¦ (Nextdoor Irongate)
  • I have a silver plated Artley open hole flute in its original case for sale at $350.
    1964 model. It was appraised for $475 to $600. (Nextdoor Bulloch County)
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Hourly in Statesboro. Apply here.
  • Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Lead Customer Service Representative in Statesboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Statesboro here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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