The Georgia Department of Transportation has committed $450,000 for sidewalk and other improvements on the Blue Mile of South Main Street – if Statesboro wins one of the America’s Best Community contest prizes of $1 million or more. Having previously won $150,000 as a quarterfinalist and finalist in the ABC competition, Statesboro now has a shot at one of the top prizes of $3 million, $2 million or $1 million to continue with its Blue Mile redevelopment plan. The three winners, out of eight finalist communities nationally, are to be announced April 19.