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• Health Connect South to Convene the Southeast's Healthcare Community for 13th Annual Gathering

  August 21, 2026

  Health Connect South will host its 13th Annual Gathering on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, bringing together more than 1,200 healthcare executives, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and academic leaders for one of the Southeast’s largest gatherings of the healthcare community.

• Georgia Sets New Records for Labor Force and Employment in July

  August 21, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,480,790) and employment (5,301,774) in July, and that the state's unemployment rate declined to 3.3%.

• Savannah Tech & Ogeechee Tech Partner to Launch Second Private Pilot Ground School Cohort

  August 20, 2026

  Building on the success of its inaugural class, Savannah Technical College and Ogeechee Technical College are partnering with Savannah Aviation to put students in the pilot’s seat this fall.

• SEC Volleyball Returns to Savannah in November and Local Businesses Can Get in the Game

  August 20, 2026

  As the Allstate SEC Volleyball Tournament returns to Savannah in November, the Savannah Sports Council is inviting local businesses to become Local Contributors and help create an exceptional experience for student-athletes, fans and visitors while showcasing Savannah on a national stage.

• Thomas & Hutton Marks 80 Years of Growth, Leadership, & Community Impact

  August 19, 2026

  Five years can change a company considerably. When Thomas & Hutton celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2021, the firm had 13 offices and was guided by its fifth generation of leadership. Today, T&H enters its 80th year with 19 offices across six states, expanded capabilities through two strategic mergers, and a sixth generation of leaders shaping what comes next.

• Telfair Museums Appoints New Executive Director

  August 19, 2026

  Telfair Museums is very pleased to announce the appointment of Caitlín Doherty as the Museum's new Executive Director. Doherty is an accomplished museum leader with 25 years of curatorial and executive director experience spanning three continents and positions in both contemporary art institutions as well as historic building museums.

• Deadline Approaching: Apply for Leadership Savannah by August 31st

  August 18, 2026

  There are only a few weeks left to apply for the Leadership Savannah Class of 2027. Applications are open now and will close on August 31st. For more than 65 years, Leadership Savannah has brought together emerging and established leaders from across the community for an immersive experience designed to build stronger, more informed leaders.

• Fostering Success Act Spotlight: Walter & Leslie Kurtz

  August 18, 2026

  For Leslie and Walter Kurtz, the challenges facing youth who age out of Georgia’s foster care system aren’t abstract. They’re personal.

• UCB Selects Georgia for New U.S. Biologics Manufacturing Facility; $5B Economic Impact & 330 Permanent Jobs

  August 18, 2026

  UCB announced that it has selected Gwinnett County, Georgia as the location for its new U.S. biologics manufacturing facility. The campus will be state-of-the art, using a digital-first approach by leveraging AI, robotics, and automation while being natural resources efficient.

• Tybee Island Named South’s Best Family-Friendly Beach Town for Second Consecutive Year

  August 17, 2026

  Tybee Island has once again earned national recognition as a premier destination for family vacations, winning Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Southern United States in the 2026 Wherever Awards for the second consecutive year.

• New Georgia Chamber Foundation Guide Addresses Georgia’s Housing Needs

  August 17, 2026

  Today, the Georgia Chamber Foundation released its 2026 Keys to Housing: A Community Resource Guide, a new resource designed to help local leaders across Georgia better understand housing challenges and develop community-specific strategies to increase housing options.

• Savannah Area McDonald’s Launches $12M “More Rooms, More Families” Capital Campaign

  August 14, 2026

  Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire has officially launched its $12 million More Rooms, More Families Capital Campaign, highlighted by a transformational $3 million commitment from Savannah Area McDonald’s Owner/Operators to help build a new Ronald McDonald House and significantly expand the number of families the organization can serve.

• University System of Georgia Drives Record $25.1B Economic Impact

  August 14, 2026

  The University System of Georgia generated a record $25.1 billion for the state’s economy in Fiscal Year 2025 – an 8.9% increase over last year, according to a new economic impact report. At the same time, a companion study shows a USG degree continues to pay off for students, adding more than $1.4 million to a graduate’s lifetime earnings.

• Leadership in Action: Leading Cities Forward

  August 14, 2026

  Leadership often reveals itself in moments of action—when leaders step forward to solve problems, bring people together and create opportunities for others to succeed. Throughout her term as president of the Georgia Municipal Association, College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom has embraced that responsibility.

• All-Day Cravings, Answered: Chick-fil-A Debuts New Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches

  August 13, 2026

  This fall, Chick-fil-A is bringing fans a limited-time lineup that delivers classic flavors in an entirely new way. Beginning August 24th, Guests nationwide can enjoy the new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches – available as breakfast and entrée offerings to satisfy all-day cravings.

• Georgia Housing Market Shows Stability at Midyear

  August 12, 2026

  Georgia’s housing market remained steady through the first half of 2026, with new listings and pending sales edging higher while closed sales stayed close to last year’s pace, according to the Georgia REALTORS’ June 2026 Monthly Market Indicators report.

• Visit Savannah Communications Leaders Honored with PRSA Women of Impact Awards

  August 12, 2026

  Visit Savannah communications leaders Supriya Christopher and Tanvi Chauhan have been named recipients of the inaugural Public Relations Society of America Women of Impact Awards.

• CEO Confidence Increased at Start of Q3

  August 12, 2026

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council rose to 52 in Q3 2026, up from 47 in Q2. Despite a partial rebound from last quarter's sharp drop, confidence among leaders of large firms remained well below the level of 59 recorded in Q1 2026.

• RISE Job Palooza, the Region’s Largest Job Fair, Scheduled for Sept. 2nd

  August 11, 2026

  The RISE Job Palooza is the largest multi-county hiring effort in the Savannah region, offering job seekers access to a wide range of career opportunities under one roof. Last year’s event had 124 employers actively hiring and attracted more than 2,400 job seekers.

• Take GMA’s City Hall Selfie Challenge: Help Georgia Reclaim the Top Spot!

  August 11, 2026

  City Hall Selfie Day returns today - August 11th, and GMA is challenging Georgia’s cities to help us reclaim the top spot for statewide participation! In 2025, Georgia tied with Alabama for the most City Hall Selfie Day posts in the nation. This year, we’re aiming to come out on top—and we need your help to make this happen.

• DeWitt Tilton Group & Preciball Celebrate Groundbreaking of New Manufacturing Facility in Sylvania

  August 10, 2026

  DeWitt Tilton Group joined Precision Ball Group USA, elected officials, community leaders, project partners, and members of the media on Aug. 6 to celebrate the groundbreaking of new Preciball High Precision Manufacturing facility in Sylvania, Georgia.

• Mistakes Can Cost You! Call 811 Before You Dig

  August 10, 2026

  As 811 Day (August 11) approaches, Georgia 811 reminds everyone that whether you're planting a tree, installing a mailbox, building a fence, or tackling a major construction project, one simple step can make all the difference.

• First Lady Marty Kemp Receives Blanchard Servant Leadership Award

  August 10, 2026

  Last week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce presented the Georgia Chamber Blanchard Servant Leadership Award to First Lady Marty Kemp. The Blanchard Servant Leadership Award recognizes a Georgia leader who exemplifies the highest ideals of servant leadership, civic engagement, and commitment to the greater good.

• EmployAbility Expands Services into Bryan & Effingham Counties

  August 07, 2026

  As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, EmployAbility is expanding its Workforce Development and Enrichment Services into Bryan and Effingham counties, increasing access to meaningful employment opportunities, skill-building programs, and community support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire Launches $100,000 Capital Campaign to Secure Permanent Office

  August 07, 2026

  The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire –– Savannah, Ga.’s leading organization dedicated to helping citizens proactively manage conflict and creating a more conflict-resilient community for the past 40 years –– recently launched a capital campaign to ensure The Mediation Center always has a permanent home in Savannah.

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