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• Lineage Logistics Expands Port-Centric Facility Footprint in Savannah

  December 15, 2021

  Lineage Logistics, LLC, the world’s largest and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, announced the strategic expansion of its facility network near the major port in Savannah, Georgia.

• Georgia Ranks First in New Election Integrity Scorecard

  December 15, 2021

  Georgia has ranked first on the Heritage Foundation’s new Election Integrity Scorecard. After passage of Georgia’s new election law, SB202, Georgia received 83 out of a total possible 100 points, and top marks in voter ID implementation, voter list accuracy, and citizenship verification. Georgia was ranked as the top state in the country for Election Integrity.

• Georgia’s Economy Well On its Way ‘Back to Normal’ by End of 2022

  December 14, 2021

  Consumer spending, housing, business investment and local governments fuel growth. The Georgia economy is on track to exceed its pre-pandemic peak and make a full recovery by the end of 2022, recovering faster than the national economy.

• White House Appoints SBA Southeast Regional Administrator

  December 14, 2021

  Allen Thomas of Greenville, North Carolina has been sworn in as Region IV (4) Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration. He has oversight of the federal Agency for nine district offices located across eight states; Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

• St. Joseph’s/Candler Makes Major New Investment In Home Ownership Program With The City of Savannah

  December 13, 2021

  St. Joseph’s/Candler has more than doubled its annual investment in the highly successful home ownership down payment assistance program with the City of Savannah.

• CEO Confidence Slipped Further in Q4, but CEOs Remain Optimistic Entering 2022

  December 13, 2021

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council retreated in the final quarter of 2021. The measure now stands at 65, down moderately from 67 in Q3 2021—and substantially from Q2's all-time high of 82.

• Buy Local Savannah Presents 2021 Membership Awards

  December 10, 2021

  Buy Local Savannah presented its 2021 Membership Awards during its annual Holly Jolly Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 7th at Ghost Coast Distillery. Buy Local recognized three outstanding members for their accomplishments and growth throughout the year.

• Healthy Checkout Initiative Launches In Savannah

  December 10, 2021

  Savannahians who live in low-income neighborhoods often have a poor quality diet and the health problems associated with it. Now, Healthy Savannah, the City of Savannah and local grocery stores are using grant funds to tackle that problem.

• HOPE Scholarship Has Helped More Than 2 Million Georgians

  December 10, 2021

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) Scholarship Program has helped more than 2 million Georgia students pursue postsecondary education in Georgia.

• Georgia Department of Economic Development Announces 2021 GEAR Award Winners

  December 09, 2021

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the five companies that earned 2021 GEAR Awards. These awards are designed to recognize forward movement in the state’s automotive and mobility industries through innovation and emerging technologies.

• Gulfstream G500 & G600 Demonstrate Steep Approach, Celebrate Certification Milestones

  December 09, 2021

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced performance accomplishments for its next-generation Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600. The milestone demonstrations of low-speed handling and short-field landing capability were celebrated with a new city-pair record run.

• Employees are Increasingly Driving Companies' Disaster Philanthropy Efforts

  December 09, 2021

  As the frequency, intensity, and economic fallout from natural disasters continues to rise, employees are fast-emerging as an influential force driving their companies' disaster philanthropy efforts.

• Zunzi’s + Zunzibar Announce Franchise Program

  December 08, 2021

  Zunzi’s, the 16-year-old popular fast casual takeout shop known for its award-winning South African-inspired sandwiches, announces the launch of a regional franchise program aimed at expanding the Savannah, Georgia-based brand – and Zunzibar, its beach-bar sister concept – in select markets across the Southeast.

• Employees of Small Businesses See Record High Hourly Earnings Growth in November; Job Growth Also Continues to Increase

  December 08, 2021

  Wage growth reached a new high for the employees of small businesses in the U.S. in November, according to aggregated payroll data of approximately 350,000 Paychex clients with fewer than 50 employees.

• Greenbriar Children's Center Continues Holiday Tradition with Gift Wrap Center

  December 08, 2021

  Once again, Greenbriar Children’s Center will celebrate the holiday season and raise essential funding by helping busy shoppers with their wrapping needs at the annual Gift Wrap Center.

• Savannah Master Calendar Launches Community Volunteer Board

  December 07, 2021

  Savannah Master Calendar announces the launch of a new, free community resource, to serve as a central hub that highlights all volunteer opportunities for both youth and adult Savannahians - the Savannah Volunteer Board.

• Georgia Chamber Holds Virtual Webinar on Maximizing Global Talent to Address Labor Needs, Spark Economic Growth

  December 07, 2021

  On Wednesday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual webinar titled, "Georgia's New Economic Growth Strategy: Maximizing Global Talent" on the importance of utilizing the state's diverse immigrant population to increase workforce participation and economic contributions.

• GPA to Expedite 1.6M TEUs of On-terminal Capacity by June

  December 07, 2021

  At the Georgia Ports Authority Board meeting Monday, Executive Director Griff Lynch detailed actions that will expedite the completion of 1.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in annual capacity.

• Georgia is the Southeast's Best Place to Work from Home

  December 07, 2021

  Georgia is the best state in the Southeast to work from home in, new research reveals.

• Leading Semiconductor Manufacturer to Open Design Center in Atlanta

  December 06, 2021

  Governor Brian Kemp today announced that Micron Technology, Inc., one of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers and the only U.S.-based manufacturer of memory, will open a state-of-the-art memory design center in Midtown Atlanta in January 2022.

• Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business is Now Systemwide Home for the Georgia Fintech Academy

  December 06, 2021

  The Georgia Fintech Academy, a collaboration between the state's fintech industry and the University System of Georgia (USG), has transitioned to Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business. Robinson was selected as the Fintech Academy's institutional home after an incubation period with the USG.

• Club Car Championship at The Landings Club Shines Bright Light on Charity through Tournament’s Sweepstakes Fore Charity Program

  December 03, 2021

  Officials of the Club Car Championship at The Landings Club announced today the details surrounding the tournament’s 2022 Sweepstakes Fore Charity Program, benefitting charitable organizations in Savannah and beyond.

• Georgia Power Foundation Commits $100,000 to Support the Resiliency of Families in Georgia

  December 03, 2021

  The Georgia Power Foundation recently committed a $100,000 donation to support comprehensive wrap-around services for Families First, the state’s largest family and children’s services organization in metro Atlanta.

• Georgia’s Banks Continue Earnings Momentum in Third Quarter

  December 01, 2021

  The 153 FDIC-insured banks headquartered in Georgia through Sept. 30 reported strong third quarter performance. According to the latest FDIC data, cumulatively the state’s banks earned $579.1 million during the quarter, an increase of $128.8 million, or 29%, compared to the same three-month period in 2020.

• Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Anticipating a Busy Holiday Season

  November 30, 2021

  Since the addition of Southwest Airlines, Savannah/Hilton Head International has already seen a significant increase in daily traffic with travelers arriving from all over the country. Now that the holidays are upon us, the airport is anticipating very full flights and long lines at the security checkpoint with even more travelers making their way through the airport this bustling holiday season.

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