Grant & Loan Awards: Baker County
Baker County
ESB Fund: $76,000
Awarded: 12/01/2025
Applicant: United National Bank (Southern Fine Edibles LLC
Description:
ESB loan guarantee to purchase land, building and working capital to support Southern Fine Edibles, LLC, dba/Big Jack’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant, a new restaurant located in Newton, Baker County. Big Jack’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant plans to serve the best catfish around while supplementing the menu with current operator, Josh Griffin’s, specialty BBQ.United National Bank in Cairo is the lender.
Total Budgeted Project Cost: $152,000
