Business

Georgia Ports announces CCO, CFO roles

Georgia Ports Authority has appointed Flavio Batista as Chief Commercial Officer and Rob Dooley as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2024, as part of a planned succession following upcoming retirements and role transitions.

Jun 28, 2024 2:38 PM Read more >

Local online boutique TrenDee Collection to host grand opening of storefront Saturday

Following its four years of success online, Dee Pinckney will open a storefront for her TrenDee Collection women's boutique this Saturday in Statesboro.

Jun 27, 2024 2:05 PM Read more >

Shopping the American Dream: Statesboro Mercantile offers unique, American-made items

Ashlee Redding's Statesboro Mercantile is a carefully curated space, filled with products made by small, American-owned businesses with an eye toward helping their communities. Many of these unique finds are displayed on salvaged and restored shelving from local businesses of the past, offering a special shopping experience you just can't find in a big box store.

Jun 26, 2024 2:02 PM Read more >

SECO Ecoplastic hosting on-the-spot interviews and hiring fair in Claxton on Thursday

Join SECO Ecoplastic in Claxton on Thursday, June 27, to interview for jobs at its new plant in Register, GA. The company offers competitive medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off. Jobs offered at the hiring fair start at $16.50 per hour.

Jun 26, 2024 11:23 AM Read more >

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 >