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GPA handled 428,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units in January, an increase of 6,300 containers, or 1.5 percent compared to the same month last year.

Statesboro can now enjoy a fresh, new Starbucks experience with the opening of its location in the Eagles Corner Shopping Center. Read on to see inside the new store!

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the all-new ultralarge-cabin Gulfstream G700 is making its Singapore Airshow debut. The G700, joined by the award-winning Gulfstream G600, will be on display February 20-25 at Changi Exhibition Centre.

This will be the first training center in Georgia dedicated exclusively to the electric vehicle (EV) market, ensuring future HMGMA team members will be prepared for success. It will be operated by Georgia Quick Start to train employees for HMGMA as well as affiliate companies such as Mobis, Glovis and Transys. HMGMA’s electric vehicle manufacturing facility is currently under construction and is projected to create more than 8,000 jobs in coming years.

The Creative Coast announces details for its 2024 GRIT Conference. This year offers a variety of carefully crafted sessions with world-class presenters and more. Local Leaders Erik Reagan, Victoria Baylor, and Phillip Scroggin will also be attending and having speaking sessions. Read below to find out about the pricing of tickets and more.

Garrett Darsey and Chris Martin were recently promoted at First Bank of Coastal Georgia, a two-branch bank with locations in Pembroke and Richmond Hill, GA. Darsey was promoted to the position of President and CEO at First Bank of Coastal Georgia. Martin was promoted to Executive Vice President of the First Bank of Coastal Georgia.

Georgia Ports Authority has announced plans to invest $29 million in an overpass linking Ocean Terminal to Route 17 designed to keep terminal truck traffic from impacting local neighborhoods.

Pour House Pub will soon open its doors at 25 West Main St. in downtown Statesboro, offering classic pub fare in a restored space with original flooring and walls. Owners Tori Zellner and Danielle Dudley are aiming for an early March opening.

“The City of Metter is honored to welcome Doowon Climate Control America, Inc. to Metter and Candler County as our newest corporate citizen to call Metter home,” said Metter Mayor Ed Boyd. “Bringing 200 jobs and over $30 million in investment to our community, Doowon Climate Control America, Inc. is advancing the growth in desirable manufacturing employment for the citizens of our area.”

The summit's goals were to update business, industry, and community partners about the continued progress that has been made toward accomplishing the goals of the Bulloch County Career Workforce Development Plan and to celebrate successes within Bulloch County Schools' career pathway programs. Exciting things are on the horizon for CTAE and work-based learning in Bulloch County!