Holiday Inn Express in Statesboro March 5th, 2020, Holiday Inn Express opened up their doors to the public, not knowing what was going to happen a week after. The current pandemic did a great deal of impact on businesses, specifically hotels...
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By: Wilfredo Ruiz W&J Shoe Repair Shop It was 1999, Statesboro resident Jimmy Raymond worked at a small shoe repair shop in the Statesboro Mall. The shop was going to close so one of his friends convinced him to open up his own shoe repair...
More infoCOVID-19 Business Update
Statesboro downtown businesses are staying strong by gradually opening back up in a safe manner. Customers can expect a few changes in each individual shop in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Below are examples of what a few of our businesses...
More infoMain Street Statesboro receives 2020 Accreditation
Main Street Statesboro has been designated as a 2020 Accredited Main Street America™ program. Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier of recognition and signifies a demonstrated commitment to comprehensive commercial district...
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Enjoy our 4th of July Find the Flag Contest. Have fun finding the USA mini flag in participating downtown shops and restaurants. Take a selfie with ten numbered flags and email your images to mainstreet@statesborodowntown.com for a chance to win...
More infoSpotlight: Southern Pottery
This week we’d like to shine a spotlight on a newly revived downtown business, Southern Pottery & Art Studio. A business that is family-oriented and delivers a space for family and friends to have fun and express creative avenues is...
More infoSpotlight: Bull and Barrel Steakhouse
This week we’d like to shine a spotlight on a new downtown restaurant, Bull and Barrel, and their plans for their business in our community. With a love of food and desire to share his expertise with others, John Adam moved to Statesboro to...
More infoSpotlight: Three Tree Coffee
This week we’d like to shine a spotlight on one of many amazing downtown businesses, Three Tree Coffee Roasters, and their response to COVID-19. During the time of this pandemic, local businesses are trying to make ends meet as they...
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In compliance with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations and directives for the City of Statesboro and Bulloch County, all Downtown Statesboro and DSDA events will be cancelled for the next 8 weeks. “Therefore, CDC, in accordance...
More infoA Mother-Daughter Dynamic Duo: Posh Boutique
What started as a joke, turned into a dream for this mother and daughter duo. Peyton Yarbrough and Meredith Holland, owners of Posh, explored this dream when they jokingly exchanged ideas about owning a business in downtown Statesboro. That dream...
More infoPuppies on Parade
Join the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority for Puppies on Parade — the annual Paw Walk crafted for the dog lover in all of us. The Paw Walk will be held on Friday March 6 at the Downtown Statesboro Dog Park from 5:30-8 pm. This F1RST...
More info“The Fabulous Fifty” Make A New Appearance
History has been revived in grand detail on the walls of Downtown Statesboro as the “Fabulous Fifty” make a new appearance. Artists David Boatwright and Michael Kuffel from Lucky Boy Art have just finished a historic mural...
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