Business

Statesboro's newest restaurant, Blaze Pizza, will open on Tuesday, November 5. Owned and operated by Bulloch natives Grant and L.B. Watkins and business partner Pete Kelly, the restaurant will offer each customer a free 11" pizza on opening day, with other highlights including Rolling Monkey ice cream and music by Brent Stephens.

Savannah native Don Waters shared his inspiring journey from college student to CEO, reflecting on family, hard work, and vision in a speech at Georgia Southern University’s Norman Fries Distinguished Lectureship Series. Waters detailed how his experiences in law and business shaped his commitment to Southeast Georgia’s growth, urging the community to support Georgia Southern’s role in advancing regional progress.

The Savannah Economic Development Authority will host the Chatham County Career Connection job fair on November 6 at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Center, featuring a diverse range of employers from various industries. The fair includes an exclusive preview hour for Georgia Southern students.

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that TMC Transformers USA Inc. will invest over $15.3 million to expand its operations in Georgia with a new manufacturing facility in Waynesboro, creating at least 110 new jobs in Burke County.

Aspen Aerogels has just secured a $670.6 million conditional loan commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy to build a second aerogel manufacturing facility in Register, Georgia, which is set to create hundreds of new jobs and support the electric vehicle industry's push towards zero-emissions.

Statesboro City Council approved a lower 8.725 mills increase after several hours of debate and discussion led to a tie-breaking vote by Mayor Jonathan McCollar. Read about this and all business covered by the Council at its September 17 regular meeting.

Maria Proctor has opened Mirror on Main, located at 65 E. Main Street, a one-stop shop for women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. They will be having a two-day grand opening celebration on October 5 and 6, starting at 10:00am. The first 25 women will get a swag bag, and there will be giveaways throughout the weekend.

Founded in 1963, Bulloch Fertilizer has grown from a small family business into a trusted leader in agriculture and turf management. Now led by the second and third generations of the Anderson family, the company continues to uphold its commitment to innovation, integrity, and customer service.

The Johnson Street Habitat for Humanity property, which includes the Habitat Bulloch office and Spike's ReStore, is now under contract. The ReStore will host special sales to move out inventory before the official closure of the store next month.

For nearly 30 years, Spike’s Re-Store has been a cornerstone in the Statesboro community, providing affordable home furnishings and construction materials while supporting Habitat for Humanity’s mission to build homes for those in need. However, the time for a shift has come.