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Willow Pond expanding

Georgia Living Management, Inc. has announced plans for the construction of a new Alzheimer's wing at its Willow Pond assisted living facility on Country Club Road.

April 10, 2012 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Persistent drought conditions and record setting commodity prices have resulted in the "perfect storm" for those selling farm irrigation systems. The unprecedented demand for pivots, as they are referred to in the industry, is a clear sign that farming in south Georgia is changing.

April 02, 2012 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Everything for the kitchen

Looking for a storefront to showcase their inventory, brothers Richard and Stacy Underwood recently opened a second location of Underwood Restaurant and Store Equipment on Zetterower Avenue in Statesboro.

March 26, 2012 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Expanding with McBride

Former Atlanta Braves pitcher, Macay McBride, will be relocating the Macay McBride Sports Academy to The Clubhouse in Statesboro this April. The academy is a full service baseball and softball school offering lessons, cage rentals, workouts and team practices.

March 19, 2012 | Jan Moore | Business Review

Lisa Hodges takes over agriculture lending

Ricky Nessmith, president of Farmers & Merchants Bank, announced the recent promotion of Lisa Hodges from senior credit analyst and banking officer to agricultural lending officer for the bank.

February 13, 2012 | Special to the Herald | Business Review

Steak 'n Shake on the way

Ground is broken and construction is well under way for a new Steak 'n Shake restaurant in Statesboro Crossing at the corner of Brannen Street and Veterans Memorial Parkway.

February 06, 2012 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Closing a true Boro icon

The date has officially been set for the closing of a true icon in Statesboro's business community. Snooky's Restaurant is slated to serve its last meal on Feb. 18, just one day after the property on which it sits is scheduled to be sold.

January 30, 2012 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Riding on the 'Blue Goose'

At the age of 24, Jon Lockin owns and operates a small fleet of buses, having revolutionized transportation home from Statesboro's bars. He has also been pictured in Forbes Magazine.

January 23, 2012 | By AL HACKLE Herald Writer | Business Review

A lot of money for roads

The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners in partnership with the Development Authority of Bulloch County recently successfully competed for and received $5 million in state and federal grants.

January 16, 2012 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Prom dresses on parade

Four years ago, Scott Marchbanks had no idea that his first annual prom dress preview fashion show would turn out to be a "must see" annual event for high school girls throughout southeast Georgia.

January 09, 2012 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Walker Pharmacy names new financial officer

Walker Pharmacy & Gifts, Inc. announced that Charles R. ("Bo") Fennell, Jr., a seasoned financial executive, has joined the company's leadership team as chief financial officer.

January 09, 2012 | Special to the Herald | Business Review

Tractor Supply nearly done

The latest national retailer preparing to open its doors in Statesboro is Tractor Supply. Located in the Kmart Shopping Center on Northside Drive, Tractor Supply is scheduled to open the morning of Jan. 14.

January 02, 2012 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Local makes Georgia Trend’s '40 Under 40'

Georgia Trend Magazine recently named Jennifer Fordham to its 15th annual group of rising stars under the age of 40 making an impact in Georgia.

January 02, 2012 | Special to the Herald | Business Review

Real estate picking up

Although market conditions remained difficult for realtors and sellers of single family homes this past year in Bulloch County, real estate activity increased slightly over the year before.

December 26, 2011 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Pros: Stocks higher in 2012

NEW YORK - The good news is that Wall Street experts think stock prices will rise more than 10 percent next year. The bad news is that they expected big gains in 2011 and got nearly zero instead.

December 26, 2011 | By BERNARD CONDON AP Business Writer | Business Review

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More than just a bakery

Since opening in 2004, the Sugar Magnolia Bakery and Cafe has become a cornerstone in a part of downtown that has experienced a lot of change.

May 07, 2012 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

The Plunderosa's final stand

After more than 16 years in downtown Statesboro, the Plunderosa closed its doors for good Saturday. Owners Linda Aycock and Martha Bacon said it has been a great business, but age and a desire to retire were the determining factors in their decision to close.

April 30, 2012 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Farmers Market on the road

As part of Briggs & Stratton's company-wide sustainability initiative, the corporation invited the Mainstreet Farmers Market Friday to its manufacturing plant located in Gateway Industrial Park.

April 23, 2012 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

Fighting to keep courthouse

This past March, the public was made aware that the federal government is considering closing dozens of courtrooms, many of which are located in small, rural communities, as part of an effort to cut costs. The federal courthouse in Statesboro was on the list of 60 potential closures, ranking on the lower end at 56, as well as the courthouse in Dublin which was ranked 9th.

April 16, 2012 | By JAN MOORE | Business Review

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