Georgia County Government - January 2009 - (Page 21)

Bulloch County Manager Tom Couch has a “dual” background in county management and professional planning. under consideration. With $7 million currently remaining from the SPLOST III referendum, commissioners are now examining more funding options for the proposed $18 million project. Tourism Tourism is important to Bulloch County and significant to the county’s economic well-being. Proximity to tourism-driven Savannah, along with the presence of Georgia Southern University, ensures a wealth of accommodations, now hovering at around 1,000 guest rooms. More than 300 retail shops, boutiques, and galleries are here, complemented by more than 100 restaurants. The four-year old county-owned and operated Splash in the ‘Boro Aquatic Center, featuring a summer water park, draws more than 60 percent of its nearly 100,000-plus visitors annually from outside Bulloch County. It features a competition-sized swimming pool that can be winterized with an inflatable dome for regional and state competitive events. The facility is located in Mill Creek Regional Park, another outstanding recreation venue for visitors, which also attracts both state and national events. The Averitt Center for the Arts and the Emma Kelly Theater in downtown Statesboro are prominent local attractions as well. As a part of a long-term city revitalization plan, the arts center-theater complex is professionally BULLOCH COUNTY continued on page 23 Real Strategies for the Real Market And they can be turbulent. Our plans include: ◆ Deﬁned Beneﬁt Plans ◆ 401(a) Deﬁned Contribution Plans ◆ 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans Today's markets are uncertain. Achieving success requires planning, patience, and know-how. When it comes to implementing rewarding retirement programs, GEBCorp knows how. We deliver quality retirement services exclusively to Georgia's local governments. We guarantee personal service and program ﬂexibility to ensure you get the retirement program that's right for you and your employees. We are the Government Employee Beneﬁts Corporation. We are GEBCorp. Learn what we can do for you. Call 770.952.5225 or 800.736.7166 www.gebcorp.com GEBCorp_Ad.indd 1 JANUARY 2009 www.accg.org PM 12/10/08 12:11:59 21 http://www.accg.org

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Georgia County Government - January 2009 Contents President’s Message County Matters Forward-Thinking Bulloch County Leaders Put Progress on the Front Burner Robert Farris: Champion for Georgia’s Forests ACCG, BCBS of Georgia Work Together to Improve County Employee Health Georgia’s Grand Old Courthouses: McIntosh County Extension News: Cooperative Extension Generates ROI Research Corner: How Does Your County Rate? County Parade Index of Advertisers

Georgia County Government - January 2009

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