In a significant stride towards community enhancement, CCI Real Estate has secured a construction loan from Morris Bank, marking the commencement of a transformative mixed-use development project at Georgia Southern University. This ambitious venture, in collaboration with the Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM), aims to revitalize a 1.79-acre site adjacent to the campus, promising a blend of residential units, retail spaces, and communal gathering areas.

The site, historically significant as the original home of BCM for 79 years, is set to undergo a major redevelopment. The project is designed to modernize the space while preserving the core mission of BCM, which is to foster community and fellowship among students. According to Grice Connect, demolition is complete, and site work has begun, with the project expected to reach completion by Summer 2026.

Jeff Warwick, CEO of CCI, expressed gratitude for the support from Morris Bank, stating, “This marks an important milestone for our project at Georgia Southern, and we are deeply grateful for Morris Bank’s invaluable support in helping us achieve our goals.” This sentiment underscores the project’s potential to enhance student life and community engagement, aligning with CCI’s mission of missional impact and community transformation.

Pre-leasing for the apartment units is set to begin in Fall 2025, offering students and faculty an opportunity to secure housing in this vibrant new development. The initiative represents a broader effort by CCI to redevelop BCM properties across Georgia, including sites at the University of Georgia and Georgia Institute of Technology.

Spence Mullis, Chairman and CEO of Morris Bank, emphasized the importance of the project, stating, “We believe in empowering initiatives that bring people together and create lasting value.” The redevelopment of the BCM property is poised to become a vital hub for student life at Georgia Southern University, enhancing the campus’s appeal and functionality.

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