Community Corner
🌱 What a new $2.4M project means for Church and Roundtree streets
Spotted on the Statesboro calendar: Latin Street Festival
Good morning Statesboro! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What a new $2.4M project means for Church and Roundtree streets
- How Statesboro volleyball swept Senior Night to honor its seniors
- How did Statesboro High contribute to Bulloch's rising graduation rate?
Also on today's calendar: Gather & Grow wild Botanicals: Native Plants and Muscadine Wine and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
- Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Statesboro receives grant for infrastructure improvements (wsav.com) — Statesboro has secured a $1 million state grant, adding $1.4 million of its own funds, to upgrade water, sewer, stormwater, and sidewalks around Church and Roundtree streets. City leaders say the $2.4 million project will replace undersized water lines, improve fire protection, reduce flooding, and make the neighborhood more walkable for residents who've long raised concerns. 
2. Blue Devils honor seniors with wins in tri-match on Tuesday (griceconnect.com) — Statesboro High's Blue Devils volleyball team gave its seniors a perfect sendoff, sweeping both Appling County and Southeast Bulloch on Senior Night without dropping a set. Six senior players and a senior manager were honored as coach Bob Massee praised their impact before they dominated the tri‑match for a memorable farewell on their home court.
3. Bulloch County high school graduation rate tops state average for fifth straight year (wtoc.com) — Bulloch County Schools have topped Georgia's average graduation rate for the fifth straight year, with an overall 89.92% rate that beats the state's 88.5%. Statesboro High School improved to 86.39%, while Portal and Southeast Bulloch posted even higher gains, reflecting steady progress local educators credit to strong student–teacher relationships.
4. Pride Across Georgia: LGBTQ+ communities will celebrate in Carrollton, Statesboro, Savannah and more (roughdraftatlanta.com) — Statesboro residents can join the Boro Pride Festival on Oct. 3 at Georgia Southern's Nessmith-Lane Ballroom, where Statesboro Pride will host a full day of music, vendors, food, and an evening drag show. The guide also spotlights other October Pride celebrations across Georgia, from Carrollton and Valdosta to Savannah, Athens, and Columbus.
📸 Around Statesboro
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Statesboro
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★ Featured events ★
- Latin Street Festival →
Russell Union Rotunda, Statesboro
5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Gather & Grow wild Botanicals: Native Plants and Muscadine Wine →
Botanic Garden, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro
5:30 pm - Eagle Eye Leadership Symposium →
Russell Union Ballroom, Statesboro
12:00 pm - Boro Pride 2026 (Statesboro) →
Nessmith-Lane Center, 847 Plant Dr., Statesboro - Boro Pride 2026 →
Nessmith-Lane Center, 847 Plant Dr., Statesboro - Statesboro vs Norcross →
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8:00 am - Strings at Southern in Concert →
Carter Recital Hall, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro
7:30 pm - Succeeding Through Struggle: A Speaker Session with Nathan Palmer, Ph.D. →
Russell Union Theater, Statesboro
5:30 pm - Keyboard Area Recital →
Carter Recital Hall, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro
7:30 pm - Coffee Chat Features Tenet Advisors →
Parker College of Business Building, Statesboro
9:30 am - Food Trucks at The Yard →
The Yard on Chandler, Statesboro
11:00 am - Mesa de conversación →
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💬 Chatter
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- Do anyone know of a seamstress that works from home that can do basic seamstress work and can do fairly quickly?
I need someone that doesn't need a week to hem a pair pants. Please refer any suggestions. I am currently using a person that have a full time job… (Nextdoor Maria Sorrell) - hey everyone!
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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