Business

Patel previously served as the company's general manager.

Grice Connect's City of Statesboro Youth Connect Summer Intern, Ja'Kori Cope has had another amazing week. Once again, he gives you an inside look at the long days and tireless work it takes to deliver local news daily. Kori reports to Grice Connect daily after spending the morning practicing with the SHS Football team. His work ethic and enthusiasm have challenged and inspired our team.

Franklin Toyota's General Sales Manager Kyle Sherfesee recently graduated from a rigorous, year-long retail automobile industry educational program.

GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch said producers are drawn to the Port of Savannah’s market area by the South’s lower operating costs, growing population base and logistical advantages. The Port of Savannah features the most direct global port-to-port connections of any U.S. port besides New York-New Jersey.

Each year, AgSouth Farm Credit supports nonprofit organizations and farmers markets with grants of up to $5,000.

Ten Youth Career Commission summer camp students participated in a three day businesses start up simulation at the GS Business Innovation Center downtown. On the final day, they presented their business ideas to a panel of local judges. The judges were blown away by the students. Read the story to learn more about them and this incredible program that has been making a difference in children's lives for nearly 20 years.

Ja'Kori Cope is a 15 year old rising sophomore at SHS and a summer intern with Grice Connect. He was selected to participate in the City of Statesboro's Youth Connect program. Over the next four weeks he will be writing a weekly story to share with you his experience at Grice Connect.

Skinner was among four Colony Bank team members to graduate from this year’s class.

Local nail salon, Annie’s Nails is opening their second location, Annie’s Nails Pt. 2, this summer in the Eagles Corner Shopping Center, next to the Publix.

This is the second year the Great Dane manufacturing plant has won the TTMA Award and the fifth consecutive year it has won the GAM Award.