One year after a massive fish kill that left about 38,000 fish rotting along the shores of the Ogeechee River, Ogeechee Riverkeeper Dianna Wedincamp said conditions have not improved.

    The Averitt Center celebrated its local stars at the first Emma Awards on Friday night. Cast members of the 2011-2012 Averitt STARs Community Theater productions were nominated for the awards in five categories: Best Director, Best Actor/Actress, Best Supporting Actor/Actress, Best Vocalist (male/female) and Best Costumes.

    Life is full of challenge and opportunity, and successful people take advantage of them.

    Mike and Rhonda Collins of Collins are delighted to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Charly Ann Collins, to Ryan Craig Burkhalter, son of Randy and Lisa Burkhalter of Glennville.

The Statesboro Herald won 20 awards in the 2012 Georgia Associated Press Awards contest, including Story and Photo of the Year. The awards were announced Saturday in Macon during the AP’s annual awards luncheon.

      Since opening in 2004, the Sugar Magnolia Bakery and Cafe has become a cornerstone in a part of downtown that has experienced a lot of change.

      After more than 16 years in downtown Statesboro, the Plunderosa closed its doors for good Saturday. Owners Linda Aycock and Martha Bacon said it has been a great business, but age and a desire to retire were the determining factors in their decision to close.

      As part of Briggs & Stratton's company-wide sustainability initiative, the corporation invited the Mainstreet Farmers Market Friday to its manufacturing plant located in Gateway Industrial Park.