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Darien Waterfront Summer Concert Series
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - If you’re still looking for something to do this weekend, head on down to the Darien Waterfront for some 80s and new wave style music. This is all part of the new Darien Waterfront Summer Concert Series. Amy Spinks, the Darien Chamber Chairwoman, and Suzanne...
City of Savannah opens up new splashpad on southside
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Some Southside Savannah residents have a new way to cool off from the summer heat. Tuesday morning, city leaders cut the ribbon for the new splashpad at the Crusader Community Center in Coffee Bluff. The new splashpad which cost $11o,000 to complete is part of the...
Georgia sees slight rise in unemployment
ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate rose slightly last month to 3.3%, up from 3.2% in May, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. Commissioner of Labor Bruce Thompson said joblessness typically rises during the summer when school is out. “Our students infuse our workforce with new talent and energy each summer,” he said. “While this may temporarily increase seasonal unemployment, the fresh skills and enthusiasm these young workers bring to...
Georgia's June net tax revenues up 6.5%; Adjusted YTD down 3.4%
The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in June approached a total of $3.03 billion, for an increase of $185.4 million or 6.5 percent compared to FY 2023, when net tax collections totaled $2.84 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue totaled almost $32.95 billion, for a decrease of $182.2 million or 0.5 percent compared to FY 2023, during which the state’s motor fuel excise tax was suspended for more than half the fiscal year, until January 10, 2023. Net of motor fuel tax changes, net revenues for the year-ended June 30 were down 3.4 percent from fiscal year 2023. The changes within...
Small-business owner, economist share what makes Georgia's businesses boom
MACON, Ga. — On the far east end of Cherry Street, you'll find a "very good taste" with some flavor from Little India. "Some like mild, some like medium, some like spicy," Anu Sharma said stirring a pot of lamb korma. He's been a chef for 22 years, previously...
Scott, Underwood to exchange vows
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Scott of Portal proudly announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jency Alaina Scott, to John Bernard Underwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Underwood of Statesboro. The bride-elect is a 2018 honor graduate of David Emanuel Academy and a 2022 graduate of Georgia...
A M King Transforms Coastal GA Spec Building into Advanced Food Processing Facility for Nonprofit MANA Nutrition
Carolinas-based integrated Design-Build firm A M King has begun transforming a 320,000-square-foot, spec warehouse facility in Pooler, GA, near Savannah, into a state-of-the-art food processing for Charlotte-area nonprofit MANA Nutrition, Inc. When the Pooler buildout is complete, MANA will use the facility to produce its signature Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) and Ready-to-Use Supplemental Food (RUSF). MANA already operates an 80,000-square-foot production facility in neighboring Fitzgerald and plans to hire more than 100 additional employees when the Pooler facility is finished in January 2025. The additional, larger facility will allow MANA to boost production of innovative new products, serving life-saving food to millions of children worldwide who are suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition.
Hyundai entices New York real estate investors to purchase south Chatham apartment complex
The Georgetown Crossing apartments in south Chatham County will soon feature a new name and new amenities. Real estate investment firms Peach Hill Capital and RK2 Property Group recently acquired the complex for $25.6 million, and the joint venture is set to renovate the property, including renaming the complex Georgetown Oaks, according to a press release on the purchase.
Miss Brown, Mr. Burkhalter announce engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hendry Brown of Garfield are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Belk Ashton Brown, to Clay Landon Burkhalter of Claxton. Mr. Burkhalter is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lyman Burkhalter of Claxton. The bride-elect is a graduate of Emanuel...
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