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• Chatham County Early Voting Begins October 13th: Make Your Plan to Vote

  October 07, 2026

  The Savannah Area Chamber encourages members and their teams to make a plan to vote in the November 3 General Election. Early voting in Chatham County runs October 13–30, 2026, with weekday and weekend options to fit busy schedules.

• Savannah Leaders Advocate for Regional Priorities in Washington

  October 06, 2026

  Leaders from the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Savannah joined representatives of the Savannah Convention Center in Washington, D.C., last week to meet with Georgia’s congressional offices and advocate for funding and policies that support our region.

• The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Seeks Nominations for 2027 Preservation Awards

  October 06, 2026

  The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations for its 2027 Preservation Awards, an annual list of preservation projects and individuals in the state who have made significant contributions to the field of historic preservation. The submission deadline is Monday, Dec. 7, 2026; winners will be announced in April 2027.

• Children’s Museum of Pooler Generates $8.7 Million in Annual Regional Economic Impact

  October 05, 2026

  Families may come to the Children’s Museum of Pooler to play, learn and explore, but a new study shows their impact reaches well beyond the Museum’s doors.

• Eastern Wharf to Host Third Annual Food Truck Festival Featuring 28 Regional Food Trucks on Saturday

  October 02, 2026

  Eastern Wharf will host the third annual Eastern Wharf Food Truck Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3rd from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Riverfront Lot at The Park at Eastern Wharf, part of the largest public green space on the Savannah River, located at 102 Port St. in Savannah.

• Recent Data Finds: Generosity Dramatically Impacts Employee Performance

  October 02, 2026

  Employees don’t just say generosity matters. They work harder for generous companies. Last week, goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO released the 2026 Business Generosity Report, a look at how generosity shapes the modern workplace. The data confirms that investment in business generosity has measurable returns.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts 2026 State of Rural Prosperity & Announces Rural Award Recipients

  October 02, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 State of Rural Prosperity on Wednesday, bringing together business and community leaders, economic developers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss opportunities and challenges facing rural Georgia.

• Georgia Southern Q2 2026 Economic Monitor: Minimal Growth in Savannah Metro Area

  October 01, 2026

  The Savannah metro area economy experienced minimal growth in the second quarter, according to Georgia Southern University’s Q2 2026 Economic Monitor, published last week.

• Georgia Breaks Tourism Records Four Years Straight

  October 01, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the fourth consecutive year and ranked No. 5 in the nation for domestic overnight visitation for the sixth year in a row.

• Top State for Talent Award Winners Announced at Governor’s Workforce Summit

  October 01, 2026

  Governor Kemp, in conjunction with the Technical College System of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Student Finance Commission, and the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy, held the fourth annual Governor’s Workforce Summit last week, celebrating excellence across Georgia’s education and workforce development system.

• Tybee Seafood Fest to Debut, Bringing Weeklong Celebration of Coastal Flavor & Island Culture

  September 30, 2026

  The inaugural Tybee Seafood Fest will take place November 8–15, 2026, bringing a weeklong celebration of fresh seafood, local restaurants, live entertainment, and community to Tybee Island.

• Elevate Savannah to Host 4th Annual Leadership Awards Dinner Honoring Helen Downing, Dr. Shirley James & Dr. Jermaine Whirl

  September 30, 2026

  Elevate Savannah, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building long-term, life-changing relationships with youth and equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community, will host its 4th Annual Elevate Savannah Leadership Awards Dinner on October 15th.

• Shan Cooper and Doug Hertz Named 2027 Georgia Trustees

  September 30, 2026

  The Georgia Historical Society announced today that Shan Cooper, trailblazing businesswoman and civic leader, and Doug Hertz, leading businessman and philanthropist, have been named the 2027 Georgia Trustees. It is the highest honor the State of Georgia can confer.

• SCCPSS Graduation Rate Rises in 2026, Three Schools Achieve 100%

  September 29, 2026

  Georgia's high-school seniors recorded another historic-high graduation rate in 2026. The four-year graduation rate for the state rose to 88.5% — up from 87.2% in 2026, and an all-time high since the state began using the adjusted cohort calculation first required in 2011 by federal law.

• From Foster Care to a Future in Aviation: Marcus' Story

  September 29, 2026

  Marcus entered Georgia’s foster care system without knowing what his future would hold. After aging out, he struggled to find the right direction in college. Then he discovered aviation maintenance.

• Banana Ball Comes Home: Savannah Invited to Join Citywide Playoff Weekend

  September 28, 2026

  Banana Ball is coming home, and Savannah is ready to celebrate. As the Savannah Bananas return to their hometown for the inaugural Banana Ball Championship League Playoffs, residents and visitors alike are invited to join in four days of community-wide festivities from October 1-4.

• In Georgia’s Race for Governor, Focus Shifts to Farms

  September 28, 2026

  Pledging to fight for farmers, Republican Rick Jackson unveiled his plan to support Georgia’s agricultural industry as the sector gets squeezed by rising prices for diesel, fertilizer and other essentials. Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms fired back, with her campaign saying that she had already met with farmers and unveiled her own plan.

• Georgia Power Furthers Partnership with Statewide Nonprofit to Make Georgia State Parks More Accessible and Enjoyable

  September 28, 2026

  Georgia Power, the state’s leading electric utility serving customers in all but four Georgia counties, is proud to continue its longstanding partnership with Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites (Friends) – a nonprofit organization with a mission to serve, support, and celebrate Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites.

• Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity Announces 2026 Hard Hat Heroes Campaign and Kickoff Event

  September 25, 2026

  Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity invites community leaders, and local supporters to the official kickoff celebration for the 2026 Hard Hat Heroes Campaign.

• Georgia Remains No. 1 for Business

  September 24, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced that the state has again secured the No. 1 state for business ranking by Area Development magazine for an unprecedented 13th year in a row, demonstrating an unmatched consistency in creating a successful, business-friendly environment.

• Chatham Literacy Moonshot Calls on Business Community to Become Literacy Champions

  September 24, 2026

  That message took center stage this week as the Chatham Education Alliance hosted its inaugural Moonshot Literacy Summit, bringing together educators, business leaders, community organizations, and advocates around an ambitious goal: 95% of Chatham County third graders reading on grade level by 2031. Currently, approximately 53% are reading on grade level.

• United Way of the Coastal Empire Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors

  September 23, 2026

  United Way of the Coastal Empire has welcomed a new slate of community leaders to its 2026-27 board of directors, bringing together representatives from businesses, nonprofits, government agencies and community organizations across Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty and Long counties.

• Bryan County Chamber of Commerce Announces New Chief Executive Officer

  September 23, 2026

  The Bryan County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Christopher McDonald as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 21st.

• TCSG Foundation Raises More Than $700,000 at Inaugural Pathways to Graduation Gala

  September 23, 2026

  The Technical College System of Georgia Foundation raised more than $700,000 at its inaugural Pathways to Graduation Gala, bringing together business, education, and community leaders in support of students across Georgia’s 22 technical colleges.

• New goBeyondProfit Research: Generosity Is the Human Edge 
Companies Need as AI Reshapes the Workplace

  September 22, 2026

  AI is reshaping the workplace, and executives and employees are asking the same question: will it come at the cost of human connection? New data shows they share this concern about AI’s impact on company culture.

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