PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. (WSAV) – In what has taken more than a year of research, the city of Port Wentworth is moving forward to a new future, with a new look.
Driving through Port Wentworth could be much different in the coming years after the city approved an exciting new plan to revitalize the downtown area and Highway 21.
The city unanimously approved an ambitious plan that aims to alleviate truck congestion along the south coastal highway, along with the beautification of the downtown area.
This decision follows extensive research and community input over the past year.
City leaders tell WSAV the plan includes a commercial corridor with a variety of shops, grocery stores, restaurants and more.
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There is optimism in the city’s future, given notable investments such as the new Ghost Pirates complex coming to town.
The city’s economic development director James Touchton told WSAV more about the project in a statement, saying, “The city will continue to build our economic incentives and offerings, with a focus on recruiting restaurants and shops that realize our potential and serve our ever-growing, diverse and engaged community.”