Jordan Wilburn

1 week ago | griceconnect.com | Jordan Wilburn

As honey bee colonies reach their peak size in early summer, many people do not realize that bees are actually at risk of starvation during a brief but critical window known as the “June Gap.” Information about the June Gap has been shared widely on Facebook this summer, and it refers to a real phenomenon that occurs between the end of spring blooms and the start of summer flowers.

1 month ago | griceconnect.com | Jordan Wilburn

On Friday, May 9, 2025, K9 heroes took center stage at the Georgia Police K9 Foundation's Friday Night Fiesta, a free, family-friendly celebration honoring these hard-working canines and raising funds to support and equip them for safety in the field. "We had a very successful free community event that featured many local and regional area K9s for meet and greets. Our K9 demonstrations were led by Kris Morril with Revolutionary Canine.

1 month ago | griceconnect.com | Jordan Wilburn

The City of Register is gearing up to celebrate all things pecan at the third annual Register Pecan Festival on Saturday, May 17, 2025. After a successful event last year, the festival returns with even more excitement, entertainment, and hometown pride. This year's festival will run from 10am to 4pm along Main Street in downtown Register, Georgia.

1 month ago | griceconnect.com | Jordan Wilburn

Statesboro local Brandon Allen Smith has been on a long, uncertain, and often overwhelming medical journey—but in April 2025, his family celebrated a major victory. Smith was officially accepted into the kidney transplant program at Emory University Hospital, a monumental step toward their future.

1 month ago | griceconnect.com | Jordan Wilburn

April 30 marks National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, an annual event dedicated to highlighting the countless animals in shelters hoping to find loving, permanent homes. Even if you're not ready to adopt, you can still make a difference by volunteering your time or making a donation to your local shelter. Read on to learn about the impact--and the life-saving opportunities--adopting or fostering a shelter pet can give you.