March 23, 2026

Port Wentworth Just Landed Wawa and Aldi. The Retail Corridor Is Waking Up.

National brands don't move into a market until the numbers force them to.Port Wentworth's numbers just crossed that line. "Two Wawa locations and an Aldi grocery store are confirmed for Port Wentworth, anchored by a $3.3 million land purchase by Atlanta developer BrixWorx -- and the city's own retail study says this is only the beginning." Why It Matters The retail gap is closing fast. A...

The Beaver Crosses the River: Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground in Hardeeville

The I-95 corridor just north of Savannah is about to experience a massive retail disruption, driven by the arrival of a cult-favorite travel center. The Signal: Buc-ee's is set to begin construction in early 2026 on a new 46-acre travel center in Hardeeville, SC, at I-95 Exit 8, creating a major new retail node just 25 minutes from Savannah. Why It Matters: The Outparcel Effect: A Buc-ee's location...

Beaufort’s Bay Street Is Back, And the $12 Million Infrastructure Upgrade That Recently Closed Is Just the Beginning

After a three-month closure that cost downtown businesses dearly, Beaufort's Bay Street has reopened following a $12 million stormwater drainage upgrade. But with the waterfront promenade still closed and a social district proposal advancing, the city's downtown revival story is just getting started.