In today’s BiS journal:
• Mary Anne Hogan, the first lay principal of St. Vincent’s Academy, is going into her fifth year but says she’ll always be the “new principal” because the principal before her had been there 16 years. Before that, the principal had been there 30 years.
• John “JT” Thomas and his son Josh have a unique combination of businesses – Half Moon Lawn Care and JThomas Catering & Events.
• Economist Kenneth Zapp discusses whether artists should receive payment not only on the initial sale of their work but also from paid royalties on its resale, which is a common practice in 60 countries and the European Union.
• Attorney Sarah Lamar points out that the executive order on immigration issued last month by President Obama has raised numerous questions and explains a number of the issues involved.
• While it may seem simple to understand that when you work, you pay Social Security and when you retire, you can collect it – but you may face a number of complexities, according to accountant Susan Clifford.
Neighorhood Wal-Mart opens today
STATESBORO — A new Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market was scheduled to open this morning after a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m. The new store is at 349 Brampton Ave. and will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
“Wal-Mart is excited to be a part of the Statesboro community just in time for the holiday season,” said store manager Steven Reid. “Growing up in nearby Screven County and attending Georgia Southern University, I am especially looking forward to offering such a convenient shopping option to the area.”
The new store is approximately 41,000 square feet and will have as many as 95 full- and part-time employees.
Habitat for Humanity schedules two events in ‘15
The Gulfstream Challenge for Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament will take place April 6 at Savannah Quarters County Club, starting at 11:30 a.m.
Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity also will bring Women Build to Savannah next year for a weeklong program from May 2-9.
“We are thrilled to bring Women Build to Savannah. Women Build is Habitat for Humanity’s program for women who want to learn construction skills and build homes and communities,” said executive director Michael Weathers. “This program brings together women from all walks of life.”
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/HabitatSavannah and www.twitter.com/HabitatSavannah or call Jordan King at 912-353-8122.