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Pool Protection Technologies, a Savannah-based start-up pioneering sustainable pool maintenance solutions, recently won both the Audience Choice Award and the Grand Prize at the BizPitch Columbus competition, securing $16,000 in funding to accelerate growth and expand its eco-friendly pool care technology.

Blessings Grow Meadows LLC introduces a new selection of gardening essentials and local culinary gifts, alongside expanded floral services in Metter, Georgia.

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Benjy Thompson, CEO of the Development Authority of Bulloch County, shared an in-depth look at the region’s booming industrial growth during the November 14th Statesboro Kiwanis meeting. With humor and transparency, Thompson tackled topics like workforce challenges, property taxes, and the long-term impacts of major projects like Hyundai and its suppliers.

At the November 21 State of the Community Breakfast at the Georgia Grown Innovation Center in Metter, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce presented Metter-Candler County with the inaugural Rural Community of the Year Award.

A new vintage streetwear destination, The Archive, officially opened on November 17th in Downtown Statesboro, offering a curated selection of nostalgic styles and authentic sneakers for local fashion enthusiasts.

The Georgia Ports Authority reported its third-busiest October on record, handling 494,261 TEUs, driven by strong performance at the Port of Savannah and a record-setting month for the Appalachian Regional Port.

The Weathered But Strong: Georgia Hurricane Relief Fund has opened applications for farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene, offering critical financial assistance for recovery and rebuilding efforts across affected areas. The application period will be open until December 31, 2024. See details here on how to apply.

Georgia's tax collections for October dropped by 3.4% year-over-year, totaling $2.53 billion, with declines in individual income, corporate taxes, and net sales tax receipts, partly due to the extension of tax deadlines following Hurricane Helene.

Concerns focus on prioritizing aquifer water for drinking and agriculture rather than for industry. The Ogeechee Riverkeeper on Nov. 6, 2024, filed a petition in the office of state administrative hearings to appeal the permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division on Oct. 7.