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• Bipartisan Group of Georgia Leaders Launch The Democracy Defense Project as Part of a Multi-State Effort

  Features, June 26, 2024

  The Democracy Defense Project, a bipartisan group of former elected officials and leaders who are committed to free and fair elections, launched in Georgia and several other states. Georgia will work to defend the transparency, safety, security, and public confidence in the validity of our nation’s electoral system.

• Attorneys Edgar Bueno and Matt Wilmot Join HunterMaclean

  Features, June 25, 2024

  HunterMaclean, a leading business law firm with offices in Savannah and St. Simons Island, recently welcomed Edgar Bueno and Matt Wilmot as partners in the firm’s health care and litigation group.

• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Rises on “Hales Top 100” List

  News, June 25, 2024

• Georgia Reads Campaign Launched to Boost Literacy and Recognize Communities Across the State

  Features, June 25, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Council on Literacy announced “The Georgia Reads Campaign” during the Georgia Municipal Association Annual Conference.

• Madison Mayor Fred Perriman Elected President of GMA

  Features, June 24, 2024

  Madison Mayor Fred Perriman was elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association during the association's annual convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 23rd.

• Georgia Chamber Announces 2024 ‘Legislators of the Year’

  Features, June 24, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce formally announced its 2024 Legislators of the Year. These awards are given to those elected officials who focus their legislative efforts on enacting policies that promote economic development and job creation throughout the state.

• Thomas & Hutton Honored with Two National Recognition Awards from the ACEC Engineering Excellence Award program

  Features, June 20, 2024

  The American Council of Engineering Companies announced that Thomas & Hutton was honored with two National Recognition Awards from the Engineering Excellence Award program. This prestigious program annually celebrates engineering achievements that exhibit innovation, creative problem-solving, and the capacity of engineering to enhance our world.

• Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Announces First Production Vehicle to Be 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5

  Features, June 20, 2024

  On Tuesday, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America officially announced that the first production vehicle to be produced at the company’s new Metaplant will be the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5.

• Leadership Southeast Georgia 2024 Concludes with Final Session and Graduation Ceremony

  Features, June 18, 2024

  The Leadership Southeast Georgia Class of 2024 successfully concluded its five-month program with a final session and graduation ceremony held across various locations in Chatham County.

• FSA Stories: Jazmin's Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc

  Features, June 18, 2024

  We are excited to share the inspiring journey of Jazmin, a former foster child who is now thriving as a nursing student at North Georgia Technical College. Entering the foster care system at the age of 14, Jazmin faced significant challenges, including transitioning through various living situations before finding a supportive foster family.

• Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee Named

  Features, June 14, 2024

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia today named members of the Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee. The committee will conduct a national search for a permanent president to lead the historic university.

• GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board

  Features, June 14, 2024

  Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and added five members to its board of directors.

• Georgia Southern Q1 2024 Economic Monitor: Healthy Regional Growth Continues

  Features, June 12, 2024

  The Savannah metro economy’s healthy growth continued in the opening quarter of 2024, according to Georgia Southern University’s Q1 2024 Economic Monitor.

• Dr. Lawrence M. Drake II Named Interim President of Albany State University

  News, June 11, 2024

• City of Port Wentworth Leisure Services Department Partners with Tormenta FC for Summer Camps June 10th-14th

  News, May 28, 2024

• Hartsfield-Jackson, Airbus, Delta and Plug Power Study Feasibility of Hydrogen Fuel at World’s Busiest Airport

  Features, May 22, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Airbus, Delta Air Lines and Plug Power have joined forces to assess the feasibility of hydrogen fueling at the world’s busiest airport in support of advancing a more sustainable future for travel.

• Georgia Scores Top Spot in Competitive Economic Rankings

  Features, May 17, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that the state earned the No. 1 spot in Site Selection’s annual Prosperity Cup rankings for successful investment recruitment in 2023.

• Georgia Employment Hits All-Time High Amid April Job Surge

  Features, May 17, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's April unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Savannah Celebrates Local Government Service, 100th Anniversary of National League of Cities

  Features, May 16, 2024

  On Tuesday, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II proclaimed May “National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month” in recognition of the importance of local government service.

• Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2nd Annual Women’s Wellness Fair and Elite Luncheon

  Features, May 10, 2024

  To celebrate May’s Women’s Health Month, the Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 2nd Annual Women’s Wellness Fair and Elite Luncheon Wednesday, May 15 at The Venue, located at 1446 Dean Forest Road in Savannah.

• AT&T Expands Fiber Network to Help Close Digital Divide in Savannah

  Features, May 09, 2024

  Continuing our efforts to help close the digital divide and connect people wherever they live and work, AT&T* is expanding our superfast fiber network to serve more residential and small business locations across the Savannah community.

• Savannah Sees Record Industrial Leasing Activity in 2023

  Features, May 07, 2024

  Despite the U.S. industrial market experiencing a decline in leasing activity last year, 2023 was a record year for Savannah, Georgia, which saw approximately 15.7 million square feet of industrial space leased. Big-box leases made up most of this activity with 12.9 million sq. ft absorbed.

• Pinky Cole Hayes Gives 2024 Savannah State Commencement Speech & Gifts Graduates an $8.75M "Entrepreneurial Starter Pack" in Collaboration with John Hope Bryant & One Million Black Businesses

  Features, May 06, 2024

  Pinky Cole Hayes, renowned entrepreneur, 2023 TIME100 Next honoree, and founder of Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan, gave an inspiring commencement speech for the Savannah State University 2024 graduating class, and surprised the graduates with a very special surprise.

• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Recognized as National Franchise Agency of the Year

  Features, May 03, 2024

  Sterling Seacrest Pritchard was recently recognized by The Hanover Insurance Group as their National Franchise Agency of the Year.

• Historic Savannah Foundation Announces 2024 HSF Preservation Award Winners, Honors Jeff Walker as the Volunteer of the Year

  Features, May 03, 2024

  Historic Savannah Foundation – a leading nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to saving the buildings, places and stories that define Savannah’s past, present and future – honored 2024 HSF Preservation Award winners at a special awards ceremony held at the Charles H. Morris Center in Savannah, Ga. on May 2.

• Infinity, Inc. Celebrates 25 Years Helping Businesses with I.T.

  Features, May 01, 2024

  Infinity, Inc., managed IT services provider for Savannah and surrounding areas, proudly celebrates 25 years in business.

• EY Announces Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award Finalists

  Features, April 29, 2024

  Ernst & Young LLP today announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award. The Southeast program celebrates entrepreneurs from Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

• Nick Palumbo Announced as Creative Coast Executive Director

  Features, April 26, 2024

  Nick Palumbo, a dynamic community leader and advocate for the creative economy, has been selected as the new Executive Director of The Creative Coast.

• SCAD Generated $1 Billion in Economic Impact for Savannah area in FY2023

  Features, April 25, 2024

  The Savannah College of Art and Design's economic impact on Georgia has reached an all-time high, according to a study conducted by Tripp Umbach, the leading national consulting firm for not-for-profit, arts, and tourism sectors. In fiscal year 2023, SCAD generated $1.3 billion in annual economic impact for the state of Georgia, a 70% increase from the last report conducted for fiscal year 2019.

• Savannah Yacht Club Hosts Sunfish Southeast Regional Championship April 26th-28th

  Features, April 24, 2024

• SBI's Newest Report Expands on Resources to Drive Commercial Productivit

  News, April 24, 2024

• Chick-fil-A Awards $26.4M in Scholarships to Team Members

  Features, April 17, 2024

  Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded more than $26 million in scholarships for Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Members in 2024 – the highest annual investment the company has made in the education of Team Members in more than 50 years of scholarship giving.

• Georgia Chamber Releases Results of 2024 Executive Insights Survey

  Features, April 16, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s leading business advocacy and research organization, released the results of its annual Executive Insights Survey providing an overview of the state of Georgia’s economic environment and the issues top-of-mind for Georgia’s business leaders.

• Hartsfield-Jackson—Leading the Skies Once Again As The World’s Busiest Airport

  Features, April 16, 2024

  In the heart of Atlanta, amidst the hustle and the constant hum of movement, stands Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – a titan of travel, a crossroads of culture, and now, once again, the world’s busiest airport.

• Expansion of Veteran Owned and Operated Pool Care Company for Summer Season

  News, April 10, 2024

• Enmarket Charity Classic Raises $270,000, Bringing 5-year Total to $1 Million

  Features, April 09, 2024

  The Enmarket Charity Classic golf tournament returned to Savannah April 4, raising $270,000 for charity and driving the total raised over Enmarket’s 5-year sponsorship past the $1 million mark.

• Georgia Southern University Reaches another Milestone in Public Impact Research

  Features, April 08, 2024

  Georgia Southern University has reported a new record for its research activity, marking a new milestone in its growth as a nationally designated research university and the home for public impact, real-world research.

• Registration Open for 2024 Mayor’s Small Business Conference and Savannah Small Business Week Events

  Features, April 03, 2024

  Registration for the 2024 Mayor’s Small Business Conference (MSBC) and events of Savannah Small Business Week opens today, April 1, and will close on April 22 or when capacity is reached.

• Georgia Southern Recognizes Exemplary Donors at 2024 Gratitude Gala

  Features, April 02, 2024

  Georgia Southern University hosted its annual Gratitude Gala to recognize key donors for their longtime support of institutional initiatives. The event was held on March 29 at the JW Marriott Plant Riverside in Savannah where honorees were presented with awards.

• Fan Destinations & Special Events Highlight an Exciting Tournament Week at the 2024 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club

  Features, April 01, 2024

  The seventh edition of the Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club will host the next big names in golf and feature world-class competition when tournament week kicks off next week.

• Visit Savannah Unveils New "SAV" Signs to Enhance City's Iconic Landscape

  Features, March 26, 2024

  Last week, Visit Savannah proudly unveiled two new "SAV" signs strategically positioned at Eastern Wharf and the Savannah Convention Center.

• Kaiser Permanente Invests $490,000 to Bolster Georgia’s Mental Health Workforce

  Features, March 14, 2024

  Kaiser Permanente is investing $490,000 in support focused on increasing the number of diverse licensed clinicians to address Georgia’s mental health workforce shortage.

• SCAD Generates $1.3 Billion in Economic Impact for Georgia

  Features, March 13, 2024

  The Savannah College of Art and Design's economic impact on Georgia has reached an all-time high, according to a study conducted by Tripp Umbach, the leading national consulting firm for not-for-profit, arts, and tourism sectors.

• Juice Studios' Grand Opening in Savannah Marks a New Chapter in Destination Management Excellence

  Features, March 06, 2024

  Juice Studios, an esteemed member of the Hosts Global Alliance and an acclaimed Destination Management Company, proudly announces the launch of its newest office in the heart of Savannah, Georgia.

• Goodwill Southeast Georgia Appoints New CEO

  Features, February 21, 2024

  Goodwill Southeast Georgia announces the appointment of Jason Marshall as the President and Chief Executive Officer. Marshall has served as interim CEO since January of this year and previously served as Chief Operating Officer.

• Farm Stress Summit to Spotlight Mental Health Challenges Among Georgia’s Farming Communities

  Features, February 21, 2024

  The prevalence of mental health challenges experienced by farm families and farming communities in Georgia is staggering. Faced with unfavorable weather, unfriendly economic conditions, labor shortages and more, farmers of all types often cope with the pressures of their profession in unhealthy ways, including considering suicide.

• "Call Before You Dig" Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary in Georgia

  Features, February 20, 2024

  2024 marks Georgia 811’s 50th Anniversary. With the mission to promote safety and prevent utility damage, Georgia 811 will celebrate the occasion with various events, initiatives, and tributes to remind stakeholders and the general public of the importance of contacting 811 before digging.

• Bouhan Falligant Attorneys Named Georgia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

  News, February 16, 2024

• Georgia Leading Nation in New Clean Energy Projects, 19 Projects Totalling 39k Jobs, $13B in Private Investments

  Features, February 16, 2024

  Large-scale clean energy projects announced in Georgia in just the first year of the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are projected to create or support almost 39,000 jobs and generate tens of billions of dollars in new wages, tax revenue, and economic growth, according to a new economic analysis by BW Research for the national nonpartisan business group E2.

• Cities Connect: Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities

  News, February 16, 2024

• The 1975 Transportation Group Emerges from Broadleaf Trucking and Sexton Farms Merger

  News, February 16, 2024

• SA RECYCLING Partners With American Legion Post 500 for an Open House and Check Presentation

  News, February 15, 2024

• Savanah Area Chamber Coffee Chats at Step One Automotive

  News, February 15, 2024

• State of Georgia Breaks Export Records for Third Straight Year

  Features, February 15, 2024

  Governor Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development in announcing that the state surpassed $49.7 billion in exports in 2023, eclipsing the record-setting $47 billion in 2022.

• More than $200 Million in Additional LMIG Funding Available for Local Governments

  News, February 15, 2024

• FirstNet Authority, AT&T Announce 10-Year Investment to Transform America’s Public Safety Broadband Network

  Features, February 14, 2024

  The FirstNet Authority and its network partner, AT&T, are announcing a major investment in the future of public safety communications. The FirstNet Authority’s 10-year, $8 billion investment initiative will evolve and expand FirstNet — America’s public safety network.

• Savannah Council on World Affairs Lecture Series Announces Speaker

  Features, February 13, 2024

  The SCWA is excited to announce the next program on Thursday, February 22nd. Featured speaker will be Caitlin Welsh, Director of the Global Food and Water Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C.

• Cities Connect: Red Cross of Georgia

  News, February 12, 2024

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases 2024 State of Housing Report

  Features, February 12, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation released its 2024 State of Housing Report highlighting opportunities for Georgia’s leaders to implement strategic policies that encourage housing development and address the current workforce housing shortage.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts Business Prospects for 35th Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany

  Features, February 09, 2024

  This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany, as business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local and state economic developers and officials, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, to learn about the competitive advantages of doing business in Georgia.

• Cities Connect: Georgia Single Parent Coalition

  News, February 09, 2024

• Sixteen HunterMaclean Attorneys Recognized as 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

  News, February 08, 2024

• Leadership Savannah Graduate Kick-Off or Reception

  News, February 07, 2024

• Georgia ALICE - Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - Report Releases

  Features, February 07, 2024

  Out of the 3.95 million households in Georgia, 34% are hardworking families who are living under the threshold of financial survival based on the state’s 2021 cost of living data, according to the ALICE Report released today by the United Ways of Georgia State Association.

• Georgia Leaders Selected for 2024 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

  Features, February 06, 2024

  GeorgiaForward has selected 45 promising professionals to serve the organization’s 2024 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association. Young Gamechangers brings professionals from across the state to work on the persistent challenges of one Georgia community.

• Coffee Chats at Ann Street Lofts on February 21st

  News, February 05, 2024

• Save the Date for the February 15th TLC Connection Luncheon

  News, February 01, 2024

• Second Harvest Unveils a Vibrant Rebranding Supporting the Same Great Mission

  Features, January 31, 2024

  Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia is proud to announce a transformative moment in its 42-year history marked by a dynamic rebranding initiative and a future move to a new location.

• 2024 Georgia Titan 100 Announced

  Features, January 31, 2024

  Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce the 2024 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes the Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives in Georgia.

• Savannah Cultural Arts Center to Host Black Art Expo

  News, January 29, 2024

• Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2024 State of the Chamber and Community Awards Ceremony

  Features, January 29, 2024

  The Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the Chamber and Community Awards Ceremony on Friday, March 1st at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force.

• Cities Connect: Finding and Funding Child Care in Georgia

  News, January 29, 2024

• Georgia Regional Commissions Unemployment Rates Drop or Remain Steady for the New Year

  News, January 29, 2024

• Navy Week Program Sets Sail for Savannah

  News, January 26, 2024

• Five Seabolt Real Estate Luxury Specialists Inducted Into Prestigious Christie’s International Real Estate Masters Circle for 2024

  News, January 26, 2024

• Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home to Participate in Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday

  News, January 26, 2024

• Port Wentworth Hosts First Town Hall Meeting About Habitat For Humanity Partnership

  News, January 26, 2024

• Savannah Records All-Time Low Unemployment Rate

  Features, January 26, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Savannah recorded an all-time low unemployment rate of 2.5 percent in December, down one-tenth of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 2.6 percent.

• Georgia’s Christy Todd Named Finalist for National Teacher of the Year

  News, January 26, 2024

• Lt. Governor Burt Jones Announces Additional 2024 Legislative Priorities

  News, January 26, 2024

• Strategic Communicators Have More Influence, More Pressure to Drive Business Growth, Report Finds

  News, January 26, 2024

• Financial Fraud Growth Slowed in 2023, but Losses Remained High

  News, January 26, 2024

• IT and Security Teams Increasingly United in Battle Against Sophisticated Cyberthreats, Research Finds

  News, January 26, 2024

• Bold Move to Columbus, Georgia Marks First Semiconductor Manufacturer in Region

  News, January 25, 2024

  Innovative partnering proved successful as CHIPS4CHIPS announced the locating of the first semiconductor manufacturer in the Chattahoochee Valley. Micromize, a pioneering semiconductor manufacturer specializing in energy-efficient electronics for wearables and mobile devices, has chosen Columbus as the location for its inaugural manufacturing facility.

• Emily McCarthy Supports Dress for Success

  News, January 23, 2024

• HACEMOS Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications

  News, January 23, 2024

• Moneypenny Dials In on What Irks Customers and Prospects the Most

  Features, January 23, 2024

  A new survey shows 62% of people are spending longer on the phone to businesses than three years ago, a figure that was only 46% the previous year. The research from Moneypenny, which handles over 20 million calls and chats for businesses annually, also found that 76% of customers cite a company not putting their phone number on their website as a major source of irritation.

• Fostering Success Act, Inc. Approved for Nearly $10 Million in First Year of Tax Credit

  Features, January 22, 2024

  Fostering Success Act, a non-profit that raises tax credit funds to assist young adults transitioning out of the state’s foster care system, announced today it has successfully raised nearly $10 million in tax credit allocations in its first year that ended December 31st.

• Delta Tees Up Largest-Ever Schedule to the 2024 Masters Tournament

  News, January 22, 2024

• Macon Named #1 Most Affordable City to Buy a Home

  News, January 22, 2024

• Governor Announces 85 Appointments to State Boards, Authorities, and Commissions

  News, January 19, 2024

• Cities Connect: How City Officials Can Help Medicaid Members Stay Informed and Covered

  News, January 19, 2024

• Cities Connect: Community Research Grant and Workforce Development with PIN

  News, January 17, 2024

• Workforce Preparedness: Preparing Students Today for the Opportunities of Tomorrow

  Features, January 17, 2024

  Workforce readiness directly impacts the future economic prosperity of the state. Students must be well equipped to adapt to the rapidly changing pace of industry to ensure professional success and ensure Georgia has the talent needed to remain competitive.

• Savannah Council on World Affairs Lecture Set for January 25th

  News, January 16, 2024

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Announces New Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness

  Features, January 16, 2024

  On Wednesday, January 10, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s leading economic research organization, announced the creation of its new Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness at the Chamber’s annual Eggs and Issues breakfast.

• Current Edge Solutions Supports Union Mission - Parker’s House: A Home for Women

  News, January 12, 2024

• Savannah Country Day School Opens Student Support Center

  Features, January 10, 2024

  Savannah Country Day School hosted a ribbon-cutting and open house for Livingston Hall, the school's new 6,000 sq.ft. student support center.

• Georgia Leaders Appointed to 2024 Georgia Chamber Executive Committee

  Features, January 10, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s most influential business advocacy organization, announced the transition of its leadership with Pedro Cherry succeeding Neil L. Pruitt, Jr. as Chairman. Pruitt, Chairman and CEO of PruittHealth, served as the Chairman of the Georgia Chamber for 2023 and will continue to serve on the Executive Committee as the Immediate Past Chair.

• Savannah Area Chamber Power Hour Luncheon Set for January 9th

  News, January 08, 2024

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