November 2015 Features

• Armstrong State University’s Economic Monitor Reports Mostly Good News for Q3 for Region

  November 30, 2015

  Armstrong State University’s latest Coastal Empire Economic Monitor reports mostly positive news, even as the Savannah-metro economy hit the pause button during the third quarter of 2015. Solid gains in total employment and consumer confidence were offset by dips in port activity, retail sales and air travel. Electricity and hotel sales effectively were flat, along with the coincident index of economic activity for the region.

• Armstrong’s College of Education & Savannah Chatham Public Schools Launch New Initiative for Professional Development

  November 10, 2015

  Armstrong State University’s College of Education recently announced plans to partner with the Savannah Chatham County Public School System to establish a Professional Development School initiative at Hesse K-8 School.

• Atlanta Selected to Host 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship

  November 05, 2015

  The College Football Playoff announced that Atlanta has been selected to host the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship, which is scheduled to be played on Monday, January 8, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.