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• Bryan County Industry Day Provides Hands-On Career Exploration for Local Students

  January 23, 2026

  The Development Authority of Bryan County recently hosted Industry Day, providing more than 300 eighth-grade students with the opportunity to participate in hands-on industry tours across the county.

• Gov. Kemp Declares State of Emergency, Activates State Operations Center Ahead of Winter Storm

  January 23, 2026

  Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency ahead of Winter Storm Fern's impact on the state this weekend. The Governor also directed the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to activate the State Operations Center and mobilize any needed resources to address any potential needs around the state.

• Leadership Southeast Georgia Announces the 33 Members of the Class of 2026

  January 22, 2026

  Leadership Southeast Georgia proudly announces the Class of 2026, a diverse group of leaders representing 10 counties in the Southeast Georgia region.

• Georgia’s Economy Is Growing—The 2026 Redbook Shows What Comes Next

  January 22, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber Foundation published the 2026 Economic Competitiveness Redbook (Redbook), the most comprehensive collection of statewide economic data and the Foundation’s annual capstone project.

• Georgia Power Teams Prepared to Respond to Winter Storm Fern

  January 22, 2026

  As Winter Storm Fern brings subfreezing temperatures to the state this weekend, as well as the potential for significant snow and ice, Georgia Power is encouraging customers to take steps now to prepare and stay safe and warm. The company is preparing as well, with crews across the state engaged and ready to safely and quickly respond to potential damage from the storm and restore service for customers.

• Judge Realty Opens New Flagship Office in Savannah, Ga., Will Host Ribbon Cutting and Open House Reception on Jan. 22nd

  January 21, 2026

  Judge Realty – a leading, locally owned commercial, residential and property management firm that has been serving clients for more than 20 years – recently opened a new flagship office in the heart of the city’s Medical Arts District at 5202 Waters Avenue in Savannah, Ga.

• Governor Kemp to Lead Economic Development Mission to Belgium & United Kingdom

  January 21, 2026

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international mission this week to reinforce economic relationships in Belgium and the United Kingdom.

• 2026 Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Opens Scholarship Application

  January 20, 2026

  The Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum has opened the scholarship application process for the 2026 Forum to ensure the Forum includes emerging, established and diverse leaders from civic groups, non-profits, neighborhoods, government, and business.

• Georgia Southern Recognized for Exceptional Community Engagement in Latest Carnegie Elective Classifications

  January 20, 2026

  Georgia Southern University has earned the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, in recognition of the University’s commitment to advancing civic engagement, developing practical knowledge, and sparking meaningful, real-world learning for students

• Atlanta Retains Crown as World’s Busiest Airport 2025 While Dubai Gains Ground

  January 20, 2026

  OAG, the leading data platform for the global travel industry, today released its annual ranking of the World’s Busiest Airports for 2025, based on scheduled airline capacity.

• State Investments Strengthen Savannah’s Economic Outlook

  January 16, 2026

  At Wednesday's Georgia Chamber "Eggs & Issues" breakfast and during his annual State of the State address, Governor Brian Kemp outlined his budget proposal to business leaders and state lawmakers, highlighting key investments across Georgia.

• Stuart Countess Transitions to 2026 Chair of the Georgia Chamber

  January 16, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast, held Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, convened more than 3,000 business and civic leaders from across the state for one of Georgia’s largest and most influential policy events.

• CEO Confidence Improves in Q4 2025 as Leaders Adjust to a New Operating Reality

  January 16, 2026

  Confidence among small and midsize business CEO's saw significant gains in the fourth quarter of 2025 as leaders grew more comfortable operating in ongoing economic uncertainty, according to the latest CEO Confidence Index from Vistage, a CEO coaching and peer advisory organization.

• Historic Savannah Foundation Issues Official Call for Nominations for 2026 HSF Preservation Awards

  January 15, 2026

  Historic Savannah Foundation – the leading nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to saving the buildings, places and stories that define Savannah’s past, present and future – is honored to issue a call for nominations for the 2026 HSF Preservation Awards, continuing its annual tradition of recognizing projects, individuals, organizations and companies representing excellence in preservation in Savannah and Chatham County.

• Gov. Kemp Announces Affordability, Infrastructure & Workforce Priorities at Eggs and Issues

  January 15, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp delivered the closing address at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs and Issues legislative event, announcing a number of his top legislative and budgetary priorities for the 2026 session of the General Assembly.

• Startup Savannah Opens Applications for Spring 2026 Cohort of SPARK Savannah

  January 14, 2026

  Startup Savannah has announced that applications are now open for the Spring 2026 cohort of SPARK Savannah, the organization's flagship small business accelerator program.

• Some Things New Amid All That Is Old Under the Gold Dome in Atlanta

  January 14, 2026

  When Georgia lawmakers return to Atlanta for the new legislative session, they will proceed to their weathered wooden desks, and if they are observant, they will notice something new.

• Delta to Add Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Widebody Fleet

  January 14, 2026

  Delta will add 30 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody aircraft as it continues to refresh and streamline its fleet while improving fuel efficiency and providing a world-class in-flight experience.

• Abshire Public Relations Announces Leadership Transition & Succession Plans

  January 13, 2026

  Beginning January 2026, Shannon Phillips has assumed ownership of Abshire Public Relations, marking the start of a thoughtful leadership succession plan designed to ensure a seamless and inspiring next chapter for the firm.

• Thomas & Hutton Announces Sixth-Generation Leadership Transition as Firm Enters 80th Year

  January 13, 2026

  Thomas & Hutton, a leading consulting and professional services firm specializing in engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, and GIS, announced a planned leadership transition that marks the firm’s sixth generation of leadership as it enters its 80th year in business.

• Georgia General Assembly Kicks Off ’26 Session Focused on Affordability & Taxes

  January 13, 2026

  Lawmakers, lobbyists and protesters swarmed to the Georgia Capitol on Monday, the first day of the annual legislative session in a crucial election year.

• Premiere of Dorchester Academy: A Legacy of Liberty Set for January 18th

  January 12, 2026

  The premiere of the documentary film Dorchester Academy: A Legacy of Liberty will take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Liberty County Performing Arts Center.

• Join Java Joy at Great Oaks Bank on January 22nd

  January 09, 2026

  Great Oaks Bank is excited to host Java Joy for a special coffee pop-up on Thursday, January 22nd, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at its Richmond Hill office. Java Joy, a program of esp., spreads joy through coffee service powered by individuals with disabilities, known as Joyristas

• Savannah Music Festival Brings Global Sounds to Elementary School Classrooms for Musical Explorers Concert Week

  January 08, 2026

  When Savannah-area elementary school students return from winter break in January, it will be to the tune of great music. Savannah Music Festival's Musical Explorers program will host its concert week January 13–16. The concert celebrates the conclusion of the Musical Explorers 2025–2026 season which began in July 2025.

• Georgia Unemployment Rate Remains Below National Average at 3.5%

  January 08, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate for November was 3.5%, up slightly from a revised 3.4% in September. November’s unemployment rate remained 1.1 percentage points below the national unemployment rate.

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