Legislative Session Wraps with Key Wins for Savannah and State Priorities
With the Georgia General Assembly now officially adjourned sine die, the 2025–2026 legislative biennium has come to a close. Lawmakers finalized priority legislation in the final days of the session, sending approved bills to Governor Brian Kemp for consideration. He now has until May 12th to sign or veto legislation; any bill not acted upon by that date will automatically become law.
Erin Fountain Named Interim CEO of the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce
The Bryan County Chamber of Commerce has named Erin Fountain as Interim Chief Executive Officer, stepping into the role with nearly two decades of involvement and leadership within the organization.
Video: Collier Neeley of the Historic Savannah Foundation, National Preservation Month
Collier Neeley, President and CEO of the Historic Savannah Foundation, discusses the celebration of National Preservation Month and the various events planned throughout May.
Video: Haley Ramey Gives an Overview of United Ways of Georgia
United Ways of Georgia Executive Director Haley Ramey discusses the newly formed statewide association, United Ways of Georgia, which aims to unite local United Ways.
Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit Record Highs
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that in February Georgia’s labor force and employment rose to all-time highs of 5.45 million and 5.25 million, respectively. The February unemployment rate was 3.6%, which is 0.8 percentage point lower than the national unemployment rate and 0.2 percentage point higher than Georgia’s rate one year ago.
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‘Stories in Stone’ to Kickoff City’s New Educational Tour Series
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Joe Marinelli Joins Tourism Industry Leaders to Advocate for Travel on Capitol Hill
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Bar Scene Extras Wanted for Glen Powell, Judd Apatow Film Shooting in Savannah
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Walmart Deepens Commitment to Georgia, Fueling Long-Term Impact & Future Statewide Investments
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UGA to Host Inaugural Southeastern Specialty Crop Technology Conference
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Atlanta Fed Survey Assesses the Public's Priorities in Next Bank President
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JAMES Magazine Online: Pridemore in Race for Georgia’s 11th District Congressional Seat
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Field & Pairings Revealed for 2026 Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge
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New Report: Uncertainty Causing Stagnant Small Business Growth
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America's Top 10 Real Estate News: Recent US Real Estate & Home News
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Malwarebytes Survey Finds 90% of People Don't Trust AI with Their Data
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Savannah African Art Museum Celebrates Ribbon Cutting and Opening of Two New Exhibitions
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Best in Georgia Tourism Recognized by GACVB with 2026 Georgia Tourism Excellence Awards
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Franchising Continues to Grow Despite Economic Headwinds
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Leadership Southeast Georgia Explores Economic Development Assets & Community Impact in Bryan County
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Proposals Requested for the Purchase and Development of Non-Industrial Property
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Collier Neeley of the Historic Savannah Foundation, National Preservation Month
Collier Neeley, President and CEO of the Historic Savannah Foundation, discusses the celebration of National Preservation Month and the various events planned throughout May.
Haley Ramey Gives an Overview of United Ways of Georgia
United Ways of Georgia Executive Director Haley Ramey discusses the newly formed statewide association, United Ways of Georgia, which aims to unite local United Ways.
Olivia Parker on Parker's Kitchen Being Named a USA TODAY Top Workplace for 2026
Outreach & Communications Manager for Parker's Kitchen Olivia Parker talks about being honored as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for 2026 and what sets their organization apart from the competition.
Jacquelyn Kennedy on the Upcoming UGA SBDC Business Summit May 5th
Program Coordinator of the UGA Small Business Development Center in Savannah Jacquelyn Kennedy shares details on the upcoming UGA SBDC Business Summit, scheduled for May 5th, at the Savannah Convention Center.
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