Erk Russell once coined Statesboro, Ga., the Gnat Capital of the World.
It’s hot here and it’s humid. The narrow strip of water cutting across the Georgia Southern campus, officially dubbed Beautiful Eagle Creek, is a breeding ground for the small, pesky insects. They annoyingly buzz about in swarms. After all, have you ever seen just one gnat?
They are so prevalent here that one of the town’s most popular hangouts is named for them. Gnat’s Landing, a burger-and-shake dive situated just off campus, is where Georgia Southern coaches take prospective athletes during recruiting visits.
