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• Lead Where You Live: Apply for Leadership Savannah Class of 2027

  June 15, 2026

  Applications for the Leadership Savannah Class of 2027 are now open and will remain available through August 31st. For more than 65 years, Leadership Savannah has helped prepare emerging and established leaders to better understand, serve and strengthen the Savannah community.

• Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Adopts 2026–2031 Strategic Plan: “Unlimited Possibilities”

  June 15, 2026

  The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System 2026–2031 Strategic Plan was adopted by the Board of Education during the June 3rd board meeting.  This plan is a comprehensive roadmap designed to expand opportunities, strengthen student outcomes, and build a future-ready school system for every child.

• Leadership Georgia Honors Five Influential Georgians with 2026 Statewide Awards

  June 15, 2026

  Leadership Georgia has announced the recipients of its 2026 statewide awards, honoring five distinguished Georgians whose leadership, service and impact have strengthened communities and institutions across the state.

• Startup Savannah Celebrates 16 Graduates of Spring 2026 SPARK Savannah Accelerator Program

  June 12, 2026

  Startup Savannah, the nonprofit hub guiding the area's technology, creative and small businesses, announced that the second cohort of SPARK Savannah, its intensive 12-week accelerator, has completed the program with a 100% graduation rate.

• GPA’s Ocean Terminal Renovation Now 55% Complete

  June 12, 2026

  Renovations at the Port of Savannah’s Ocean Terminal have passed the halfway mark. The nearly $1.6 billion project will allow the 200-acre facility to grow its annual container capacity from 200,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units to 1.75 million TEUs.

• Georgia to Veterans: We Got Your Back!

  June 12, 2026

  Choosing the next steps after separation may not be easy, but the Peach State is prepared to help servicemembers be set up for success in the country that they served.

• Georgia Launches New Work-Based Learning Diploma Option for High School Students Entering High-Demand Careers

  June 11, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Education is launching a new Work-Based Learning Diploma, providing an additional pathway to a Georgia high school diploma for students who plan to directly enter high-demand careers right after graduation.

• Metro Savannah Rotary Announces New President and Board for 2026-2027

  June 10, 2026

  The Rotary Club of Metropolitan Savannah will induct its new slate of leadership for the 2026-2027 year at its July 7th meeting and is proud to announce their new Club President, Ro Patrick.

• InternSAV Summer Networking Event Connects College Interns with Savannah’s Business Community

  June 10, 2026

  Is your company hosting college interns this summer? Encourage them to join the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce for InternSAV’s first summer networking event on Thursday, June 25th, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Starland Yard.

• Eastern Wharf Announces Updated Food Truck Thursdays Line-Up for June 2026

  June 10, 2026

  Eastern Wharf – a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood overlooking the Savannah River – announced an updated Food Truck Thursdays line-up for June 2026 earlier today. All weekly events, which are free and open to the public, take place on Thursdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Eastern Wharf Community Lot, located at 400 Passage Way in Savannah, Ga.

• Governor Kemp Announces $26M for Local Transportation Projects

  June 10, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority Board of Directors approved $26 million in funding for Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) grants and low-interest loans that will support 20 transportation roadway projects and 2 regional airport hangar projects.

• From An Infant in Foster Care to College Success: Kristauna's Story

  June 09, 2026

  Kristauna entered Georgia's foster care system at just nine months old and spent much of her childhood moving between family placements and foster care. Despite years of uncertainty and instability, she never lost sight of her goals.

• City of Savannah, WorkSource Georgia Coastal Launch Second Chance Workforce Summit 2026

  June 08, 2026

  The City of Savannah and WorkSource Georgia Coastal will host the Second Chance Workforce Summit 2026. The theme: Your past doesn’t determine your future - you do. The two-day workforce development initiative is designed to connect justice-involved jobseekers with workplace opportunities, career resources, and other pathways to sustainable employment.

• AG Carr: Georgia’s Legal Community Provides Nearly 3 Million Meals to State’s Regional Food Banks

  June 08, 2026

  Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that the state’s legal community raised a total of $747,944.58 during the 15th annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy – a 12-day fundraising competition to benefit Georgia’s nine regional food banks.

• Savannah Invitational Generates More Than $3.3 Million in Economic Impact

  June 05, 2026

  The inaugural Savannah Invitational, hosted by Top Court Events at the Savannah Convention Center, generated an estimated $3,383,797 in economic impact for the Savannah/Chatham County community from May 22–24, underscoring the significant value sports tourism brings to the local economy.

• Kia America & Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Celebrate Production of the 2027 Kia Sportage Hybrid

  June 04, 2026

  Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America and Kia America celebrated the start of production for its newest vehicle, marking three major milestones for the advanced manufacturing facility: the first Kia model, the first hybrid electric vehicle, and the third vehicle to be assembled at the site.

• United Way Reaches 96% of $5.2M Community Fund Goal, Announces Final Four-Week Community Challenge

  June 03, 2026

  United Way of the Coastal Empire celebrated the generosity of the community Tuesday highlighting the impact of this year’s Community Fund Campaign, recognizing the campaign’s top corporate donors, and inviting the Coastal Empire to join a final four-week effort to help reach its $5.2 million fundraising goal.

• Georgia Ports Launches New Harbor Deepening Study

  June 03, 2026

  The Georgia Ports Authority has issued a letter of intent to Adam Telle, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, detailing GPA’s plans to start a Savannah Harbor modification study.

• Georgia REALTORS Announces 2026 “Rooted in Georgia” Ambassadors

  June 02, 2026

  Georgia REALTORS is proud to announce the 2026 ambassadors for its “Rooted in Georgia” consumer outreach campaign, recognizing REALTORS across the state who have made an extraordinary impact in their communities through service, leadership and advocacy.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts 2026 State of Energy, Highlighting Georgia’s Growing Energy Demand & Economic Future

  June 01, 2026

  On May 28th, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 State of Energy event at The Coca-Cola Company Headquarters in Atlanta, convening business leaders, utility executives, policymakers, and economic developers to discuss Georgia’s evolving energy landscape and the infrastructure needed to support the state’s continued economic growth.

• Senators Help in Upgrading Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

  May 29, 2026

  U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are delivering new resources to upgrade Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport through the bipartisan infrastructure law.

• Georgia PSC Approves Plan to Lower Overall Rates, Deliver Annual Savings of $50 Per Year for Georgia Power Residential Customers

  May 29, 2026

  The Georgia Public Service Commission approved a plan to lower overall rates for customers and deliver annual savings of approximately $50 per year, or $4.04 per month, for the typical residential customer using an average of 1,000 kilowatt-hours a month. Total annual savings for all Georgia Power customers will amount to approximately $285 million.

• The State of City Infrastructure

  May 29, 2026

  Streets and roads, water systems, and sewer infrastructure are facing growing capital pressures in cities across the country, according to a new report from the National League of Cities. Georgia cities are feeling the same pressure, projecting $33 billion in capital needs over the next five years.

• Moneypenny Survey Shows the Divide in How SMBs & Customers Perceive Their Customer’s Communication Experiences

  May 29, 2026

  A new report from Moneypenny shows SMBs believe they are delivering a better call experience than their customers perceive. The research was commissioned among 2,000 SMBs and 2,000 consumers to understand the gap between business and customer perceptions, and across every single contact method tested, businesses scored themselves significantly higher than customers.

• Savannah's Visitor Economy Demonstrates Stability and Resilience in 2025

  May 28, 2026

  Savannah's visitor economy remained a powerful driver of job creation, economic development, and tax relief for residents in 2025, according to the latest Tourism Impact Study by Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company.

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