Business

Morris Bank has been named to Forbes’ list of Best-In-State Banks for 2025, standing out as the only community bank in Georgia to earn the honor.

Franklin Collision Center officially unveiled its newly expanded, state-of-the-art facility in Statesboro on Wednesday, marking a significant investment in the community and the next chapter for the Franklin Automotive Group.

The Development Authority of Bulloch County has received more than $1.5 million in state grant funding to develop a 69 acre site for future industrial development. The investment will support grading and sewer improvements, enhancing the site's marketability and job-creating potential.

Southern Magnolia Apartments just switched hands in a $1.7 million deal, bringing big energy to downtown Statesboro’s real estate scene and showing off The Palomar Group’s growing grip on Georgia’s multifamily market.

A new initiative by Georgia Power has chosen Statesboro, Georgia, as its pilot community, awarding the city the 'Retail Ready' designation and setting the stage for an influx of new retail opportunities.

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce brought its Georgia 2050 initiative to Statesboro on Tuesday, June 3, highlighting long-term challenges and opportunities tied to population growth, workforce development, and healthcare access. Chamber President Chris Clark and Georgia Southern faculty emphasized the need for regional planning, stronger community infrastructure, and preparing the next generation for a rapidly changing economy.

Georgia’s about to find out what the coolest thing made in the state is! The Georgia Chamber and Synovus are launching a new statewide showdown to celebrate our innovators and crown the top Georgia-made product, and nominations open June 2.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has celebrated the 50th customer delivery of its flagship G700, a groundbreaking business jet that has already amassed over 11,700 flight hours since its service debut in April 2024.

Attendees at the 87th annual Excelsior Electric Membership Corporation meeting were met with welcome financial news as the cooperative announced it would be returning $4.8 million in capital credit refunds. Additionally, members learned that Excelsior EMC continues to provide electricity at a lower cost than the state average, despite a challenging year of significant weather events.