Business

Daniel Snipes re-elected to Board of Governors of State Bar of Georgia

Snipes, a partner at Taulbee, Rushing, Snipes, Marsh & Hodgin in Statesboro, was installed on June 8 and will continue to serve in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit, Post 1 seat on the board, representing Bulloch, Effingham, Jenkins, and Screven counties.

Jun 24, 2024 8:05 AM Read more >

Averitt Center/Emma Kelly Theater remain open during facade renovations

The Emma Kelly Theater and Averitt Center for the Arts remain open while contractors make much needed repairs to the facade of the theater building. Contractors estimate that it will take approximately 30 days to complete the exterior renovations. Patrons should enter the theater through the Main Gallery entrance of the Averitt Center in the interim.

Jun 23, 2024 1:31 PM Read more >

Ecoplastic America's Careers website is LIVE and they can't wait to meet new candidates!

Ecoplastic America is taking their talent search full throttle! Beginning Tuesday, June 25, they will host open interviews from 2pm to 6pm at their downtown Statesboro location. Interviews will continue on Tuesdays for the foreseeable future. Read on to learn how you can jump start your career and find out more about their inspiring team culture.

Jun 21, 2024 10:29 AM Read more >

City Council approves $108.9 million budget for FY25

City Council approved a $108.9 million budget for FY25, received a presentation from The Greener Boro Commission, approved a plethora of zoning amendments and preliminary PLATs. Continue reading for more details about Tuesday's meeting.

Jun 18, 2024 10:07 PM Read more >

Georgia Ports Authority sees 22 percent container growth

The Port of Savannah has achieved an increase in container trade for every month of Calendar Year 2024, compared to 2023. GPA’s May performance improved on its April numbers by 11 percent.

Jun 18, 2024 4:19 PM Read more >

Georgia Ports Authority hosts King and Queen of The Netherlands

His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of The Netherlands visited the Port of Savannah this week as part of the Dutch Royal Couple’s three-day working visit to the United States. The Netherlands is home to the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest seaport and the world’s 10th-busiest container port.

Jun 13, 2024 10:05 AM Read more >

Development Authority of Bulloch County receives $2.4 million Rural Workforce Housing Initiative grant

The Development Authority of Bulloch County will receive $2,437,520 for necessary road and drainage improvements at the 78-acre Cornerstone Point development. These improvements will support 79 new single-family homes in the state's effort to help Georgians live where they work.

Jun 13, 2024 9:27 AM Read more >

Georgia Southern Q1 2024 Economic Monitor: Healthy regional growth continues

The Economic Monitor provides a continuously updated quarterly snapshot of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area economy. The coincident index measures the current economic heartbeat of the region, and the leading index is designed to provide a short-term forecast of the region’s economic activity in the upcoming six to nine months.

Jun 13, 2024 8:05 AM Read more >

Georgia Southern BIG offering free franchise seminar Tuesday

The evening seminar will cover the initial steps to purchasing a franchise, including creating a business plan, identifying opportunities, and understanding financing options. A Q&A with local experts will follow.

Jun 9, 2024 8:05 AM Read more >

Hyundai Motor America reports record EV sales in May 2024

Total sales were up 12% in May with a YTD total sales increase of 2%. May EV sales were up 42% from last year.

Jun 8, 2024 10:05 AM Read more >