A Landmark Groundbreaking for TownePlace Suites by Marriott – Reidsville, GA
LD Constructions is honored to be part of the development of the four-story, 89-unit TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Reidsville, Georgia, a project that marks a major milestone in the region’s hospitality growth. The official groundbreaking ceremony took place on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., at the prime location between Shuman Farms office and the Food Lion Shopping Center on Hwy. 23.
This long-envisioned hotel project was first initiated in 2019, with progress temporarily delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has now been revived with strong backing from new partners who believe in Reidsville’s long-term potential as a hospitality destination.
Media Coverage – The Journal Sentinel Feature
The significance of this groundbreaking has already been recognized in the local press, with the event and project details featured on the front page of The Journal Sentinel (Tattnall County, Georgia). The coverage highlights the ceremony, the presence of key dignitaries, and the positive economic and community impact expected from the hotel.
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This media feature captures the groundbreaking moment, the leadership team, and community representatives, reinforcing the project’s visibility and importance within the region.
Project Vision and Site Details
The upcoming TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Reidsville is designed as an extended-stay, all-suite hotel focused on comfort, convenience, and value for both business and leisure travelers.
Key site and concept highlights include:
- 89-suite, four-story hotel property
- Extended-stay concept with residential-style comfort
- Strategic location along Hwy. 23 near key businesses and services
- Development on 2.11 acres of land
- 16,000 square feet of space in front of the hotel available for lease to restaurants and various businesses
This development is expected to stimulate local commerce, attract visitors, and create new employment opportunities in Reidsville and surrounding Tattnall County.
Ceremony Highlights and Community Support
The groundbreaking began with a blessing ceremony performed by Priest Bhavin, setting an auspicious tone for the project’s future.
- Jackie Trim, President of the Greater Tattnall Chamber of Commerce, opened the event with a prayer and warm welcome, expressing gratitude to investors, contractors, and the Marriott brand.
- Reidsville Mayor Vickie Nail highlighted the city’s growth alongside Optim Medical Center–Tattnall and expressed appreciation for the new investment and the provision of quality lodging.
- Tattnall County Commission Chairman Bill Kicklighter spoke on behalf of the commissioners, emphasizing their excitement for the hotel and its importance to both Reidsville and Tattnall County.
The project’s original innovator and investor, Zuber Malek, shared how the initiative began in 2019 and was paused due to COVID-19, and how the renewed partnership and vision now extend to additional hotel plans in Vidalia, Dublin, and Claxton.
Project finance is being led by Niraj Sheth, owner of LD Capital Residential Mortgage, LLC (Dunwoody, Georgia), joined by his sons Dhrumel Sheth and Maunick Sheth, who are actively involved in the business. The hotel building contractor is Luis Felipe Lleras Construction of Dublin, and upon completion, the property will be professionally managed by Liberty Hospitality, LLC.
The ceremony also brought together numerous community and county representatives, underscoring the broad local support for this development.
Project Team and Leadership Presence
The groundbreaking featured a strong turnout from leadership and stakeholders, including:
- Zuber Malek – Project innovator and investor
- Felipe Lleras – Contractor
- Niraj Sheth – Owner, LD Capital
- Arbaz Momin – Son of one of the original investment partners
- Maunick Sheth – LD Capital
Also in attendance were Reidsville Code Enforcement Officer Don Powell, Tattnall County Industrial Development Authority Chairman Wayne Dasher, Greater Tattnall Chamber of Commerce President Jackie Trim, Chamber Secretary Laurie Hutcheson, Reidsville City Clerk Nivea Jackson, Mayor Vickie Nail, County Manager Frank Murphy, Tattnall Commissioners Bobby Kennedy, Wayne Tatum, Billy Conley, Wanda Sue Allen, and Tattnall County Commission Chairman Bill Kicklighter.
Their presence at the ceremony reflects a shared commitment to progress, collaboration, and long-term growth for the community.
