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• Savannah Mayor, Clerk of Council Receive Prestigious State Municipal Awards

  July 01, 2026

  City of Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, and City of Savannah Clerk of Council Mark Massey, are recipients of the 2026 Georgia Municipal Association’s Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame Award and the 2026 Georgia Municipal Clerks Association Clerk of the Year Award, respectively.

• Jamie McCurry Joins Savannah’s Heritage Capital Group Team

  June 30, 2026

  Heritage Capital Group is pleased to announce the appointment of former Georgia Ports Authority leader Jamie McCurry as an industry specialist in its Savannah office.

• Governor Brian Kemp Awarded GMA's Georgia Key Citizen Award

  June 30, 2026

  GMA presented Governor Brian P. Kemp with the Georgia Key Citizen Award during GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Sunday, recognizing his steadfast support of local government and his lasting contributions to communities across the state.

• Leopold’s Ice Cream and EmployAbility Celebrate 75 Years with Special Anniversary Flavor

  June 26, 2026

  Community members, supporters, and local leaders gathered at Leopold’s Ice Cream on Broughton Street Tuesday morning as EmployAbility kicked off the celebration of its 75th anniversary with the launch of a special limited time flavor, “EmployAbility Crunch.”

• Two Savannah Made Standouts Compete for Coolest Thing Made in Georgia

  June 25, 2026

  The 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Georgia competition is officially underway, and Savannah has two standout products in the statewide bracket: the Hyundai IONIC 5 and the Gulfstream G700.

• General Assembly Concludes Special Session With More Campaign Fodder, Few Results

  June 25, 2026

  The 2026 special session of the Georgia General Assembly may be remembered more for what did not happen than for what did.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Georgia’s Competitive Edge Starts with Energy

  June 25, 2026

  Georgia’s economic success story did not happen by accident. Behind that success is something most Georgians rarely think about until it disappears: reliable energy infrastructure.

• Georgia Tech-Savannah Leadership Transition Underway Following Retirement

  June 24, 2026

  Georgia Tech has named Peter Rubow, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives in the College of Lifetime Learning, as interim executive director of Georgia Tech-Savannah following the retirement of longtime campus leader Diane Lee. The Institute will begin a search for a permanent executive director in the coming months.

• Fostering Success Act Spotlight: Millard Choate

  June 23, 2026

  Millard Choate, founder of Choate Construction Company, shares why he views the Fostering Success Act as both a moral responsibility and a high-impact investment in Georgia’s future workforce. By redirecting taxes they already owe, business leaders can provide critical support for youth aging out of foster care while strengthening our state’s economy at no cost.

• Legislature Kills Sales Tax for Property Tax Swap

  June 23, 2026

  Democrats in the Legislature on Monday closed the door on Republican proposals to implement new local sales taxes to offset homeowner property tax bills.

• Keep Savannah/Hilton Head International on Top: Vote for the Nation’s #1 Airport

  June 22, 2026

  The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport continues to soar to new heights—and our community couldn’t be prouder. As we celebrate six years of excellence, we’re reminding travelers and residents alike why SAV stands out as a premier gateway to the Lowcountry.

• Georgia Surpasses 5 Million Jobs, Sets New Records in Labor Force and Employment

  June 22, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia jobs surpassed 5 million, reaching 5,002,400 in May. The state’s labor force also reached an all-time high of 5,470,704, while total employment set a new record at 5,283,862.

• Hinesville Downtown Development Authority Welcomes Courtney Rawlins as Executive Director

  June 18, 2026

  The Hinesville Downtown Development Authority (HDDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Courtney Rawlins as its new Executive Director. Rawlins officially joined the organization on May 26, 2026, and will lead efforts to strengthen downtown Hinesville through business development, community engagement, strategic partnerships, and revitalization initiatives.

• Savannah & Tybee Island Score Global Exposure During FIFA World Cup

  June 18, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp recently joined Visit Savannah President and CEO Joseph Marinelli, along with Angela Westerfield and Lauren Cleland, at the Visit Savannah and Visit Tybee visitor display area at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta as Georgia welcomes FIFA World Cup visitors from around the globe.

• Georgia Bankers Association Elects & Installs Officers & Directors to its Board

  June 18, 2026

  Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and added seven members to its board of directors. At the 134th GBA Annual Meeting on June 9th, Susan Moss, President and CEO, Planters & Citizens Bank, Camilla, was installed as the 138th GBA Chairman.

• Georgia Republicans Decline to Redraw Election Maps During Special Session

  June 18, 2026

  Republican lawmakers in Georgia will not redraw election maps as suggested by Gov. Brian Kemp, leaders of the House and Senate said Wednesday afternoon, less than an hour before gaveling in for their special session.

• Leadership Southeast Georgia Celebrates the Graduation of the Class of 2026

  June 17, 2026

  Leadership Southeast Georgia celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 following the program's fifth and final session, held June 3rd–5th in Chatham County. Focused on Quality of Life and program culmination, the final session brought participants together to explore the people, institutions, and community assets that contribute to a vibrant and thriving Southeast Georgia.

• Rick Jackson Defeats Burt Jones for GOP Gubernatorial Nomination

  June 17, 2026

  Entrepreneur Rick Jackson defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican runoff for governor and will compete in November for the state’s top office against Democratic former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

• Georgia Historical Society Expands Access to Digital History Resources Through Today in Georgia History Widget & US250 Content

  June 16, 2026

  The Georgia Historical Society announced the expanded availability of free digital history resources designed to help educators, media outlets, cultural institutions, government agencies, tourism partners, libraries, and community organizations commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

• 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.

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