Business

Leadership Bulloch seeks to identify and develop future community leaders by exposing class participants to various aspects of the community, including economic development, public safety, agribusiness and local and state government. Congratulations to these professionals chosen for the Class of 2025!

Local counties are racing to ensure that Hyundai gets the water Georgia promised for its new Coastal Georgia plant, sparking concerns among residents about regional water management. In late June, Bulloch County agreed to collaborate with Bryan County to provide essential water services, but the rapid pace of decision-making has left some residents uneasy.

Georgia Ports Authority is enhancing rail cargo capacity to expedite container transport across Georgia and into the Midwest. The NE Georgia rail terminal is set to improve efficiency and reduce long-haul truck traffic.

On an international trip to promote Georgia as the No. 1 state for business, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed the state's "AAA with a stable outlook" credit rating.

Darron Burnette of Statesboro was named as president of Synovus Mortgage, effective July 15.

Georgia Farm Bureau is accepting entries of dry Bermudagrass hay in its 2024 GFB Quality Hay Contest, which will use RFQ analysis to determine the nutritional value of the hay. Farm Bureau members can also submit their hay sales and services to the GFB Quality Hay Directory.

Burnette most recently served as division CEO for the South Georgia and North Florida markets and stepped into the interim mortgage leadership role in November 2023. He became president of Synovus Mortgage effective July 15.

Badcock Home Furniture & More is closing all its stores nationwide following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The Statesboro store, a fixture for more than 40 years, locally owned by Mike Funk, is having a going-out-of-business sale with significant discounts to liquidate its entire inventory.

Peyton Fuller, a dedicated member of the Bulloch County community, achieved the prestigious Georgia Certified Economic Developer (GCED) certification earlier this year. This accomplishment furthers his ongoing commitment to economic development and leadership within the community.

MANA Nutrition makes a peanut butter-based product, fortified with protein, vitamins, and milk powder in Fitzgerald, Ga. The product consists of roasted Georgia peanuts and does not require cooking, water, or refrigeration and has a shelf life of 24 months. MANA's new Pooler warehouse will double its current production and add new storage capacity.