May 2022 Features

• AAA: Little Change to Georgia Gas Price Average

  May 31, 2022

  Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $4.13 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 42 cents more than last month, and $1.22 more than this time last year.

• Governor Kemp Provides School Safety Update

  May 26, 2022

  On Wednesday, Governor Brian P. Kemp provided an update on school safety measures and resources in the State of Georgia.

• Temporary Suspension of Gas Tax Extended

  May 26, 2022

  Today, Governor Kemp signed two executive orders to alleviate the financial burden placed on Georgians due to the federal government’s gross mishandling of inflation and to renew efforts to address supply chain issues.c Governor Kemp has extended the temporary suspension of the state’s excise tax on motor fuel sales ahead of Memorial Day weekend and through July 14th,

• Rural Development Institute Helps Georgia Communities Thrive

  May 25, 2022

  With a focus on helping Georgia’s rural communities sustain and grow their economies, Valdosta State University is excited to kick off its inaugural Rural Development Institute.

• Twenty-Five Georgia Companies Recognized for Expanding into 70 International Markets in 2021

  May 24, 2022

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the recipients of the 2022 GLOBE Award. Managed by the Department’s International Trade team, this state-led awards program highlights Georgia companies that expanded sales to new international markets in the previous year. During calendar year 2021, the 25 GLOBE winners collectively exported to 70 countries.

• Now Available for Georgia Economic Development Partners: Access to More Accurate, Up-to-Date Property Listings

  May 24, 2022

  Georgia is always looking to expand resources for local economic development groups, and that means making sure business prospects and site selectors have access to reliable, updated information on available commercial properties.

• Hyundai Motor Group to Invest $5.54B in Georgia at First Fully Dedicated Electric Vehicle & Battery Manufacturing Facility

  May 23, 2022

  At a signing ceremony Friday, Governor Brian P. Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung announced that Hyundai Motor Group will open its first fully dedicated electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing facility in the State of Georgia.

• Senior Citizens, Inc. Celebrates Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Awardees

  May 23, 2022

  Senior Citizens, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for area seniors, recognized the 2022 recipients of the Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award at a luncheon at The Palmetto Club at The Landings.

• Georgia Surpasses a Million Jobs in Trade and Transportation

  May 19, 2022

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia’s trade and transportation sector has exceeded one million jobs for the first time in the state’s history.

• Georgia Historical Society Receives Two Historic Preservation Awards

  May 19, 2022

  The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is pleased to announce that it has received two historic preservation awards for the recent renovation and expansion of the GHS Research Center.

• United Way of the Coastal Empire Celebrates the Successes of the 2021-2022 Campaign during This Year's Annual Meeting

  May 18, 2022

  United Way of the Coastal Empire announced today a record-breaking $13.1 million of total funds in and through the organization supporting the community in Fiscal Year 2021-2022 -- a figure at the heart of today’s celebratory Annual Meeting. This final number, reported differently than in previous years, fully reflects the work of the organization including the impact of COVID-19 response efforts and legacy giving.

• Georgia to Host Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces Trade, Investment Conference in Savannah

  May 17, 2022

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced that the State of Georgia will host the 2022 Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces Alliance Conference in Savannah in June.

• Governor Signs Budget to Strengthen Public Safety, Invest in Education & Healthcare, Further No. 1 Business Environment

  May 16, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp and Amy Porter Kemp, constitutional officers, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, leadership and members of the General Assembly, and state and local elected officials, signed the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget

• Creative Coast Announces SHE HUSTLES Speakers and Panelists

  May 13, 2022

  The Creative Coast has announced the Spring 2022 SHE HUSTLES keynote speaker and panelists! SHE HUSTLES offers Savannah's women entrepreneurs and leaders a chance to network, learn, and inspire.

• TAG’s Fintech South Returns In-Person in June

  May 13, 2022

  Fintech South, the southeast’s largest event dedicated to financial innovation, returns in person after two years on the virtual stage.

• CAE Set to Break Ground on New Savannah Business Aviation Training Centre Dedicated to Training on Gulfstream Aircraft

  May 12, 2022

  CAE announced today that it will soon break ground on a new business aviation training centre in Savannah, Georgia. Neighboring Gulfstream’s Headquarters in Savannah, this brand-new training centre is another milestone in the expansion of CAE’s training network and will be its fifth business aviation training centre in the United States.

• First Lady Marty Kemp Leads Fight Against Human Trafficking

  May 12, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp signed SB 461, spearheaded by First Lady Marty Kemp and designed to further the fight against human trafficking in Georgia.

• Greater Women’s Business Council to Co-Host One of the Largest Conferences of its Kind for Women Business Owners

  May 12, 2022

  The Greater Women’s Business Council is excited to announce that it is co-hosting the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) 2022 National Conference on June 7 - 9, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, along with the Ohio River Valley Women’s Business Council.

• Goodwill Southeast Georgia Supports United Way's Bryan County Relief Efforts

  May 11, 2022

  Goodwill Southeast Georgia donated $5,344 to the United Way of the Coastal Empire to support their Bryan County Relief efforts.

• Young Gamechangers Kick Off Program in Dalton

  May 11, 2022

  In April, Young Gamechangers kicked off its program in Dalton, Georgia. The Georgia Forward program brings up-and-coming leaders from within the host community as well as from all over Georgia to take a deep dive into the challenges of a single community.

• Small Business Spending Increases 16% Year-Over-Year in April

  May 11, 2022

  The Bank of America Institute released its findings from its first Small Business Checkpoint, a new publication which aims to provide a holistic and real-time estimate of Small Business financial activity, spending and financial well-being, leveraging the breadth and depth of Bank of America proprietary data from its approximately three million small business households.

• Leadership Southeast Georgia 2022 Program Session 3 Continues In Camden, Long & Liberty Counties

  May 10, 2022

  Leadership Southeast Georgia, a professional development and leadership program throughout 10 coastal counties, continued its 2022 programming in Camden, Long and Liberty counties.

• ESG Report Highlights Delta’s Accelerated Progress Toward a People-centric Future

  May 10, 2022

  Delta is delivering on its purpose to connect people to opportunity while expanding understanding of our planet and those within it, an ongoing journey detailed in its 2021 ESG Report.

• Bright Futures Ahead for Georgia’s Workforce

  May 09, 2022

  With a labor force of 5.2 million people, preparing Georgians for careers is serious business in the Peach State. From the nation’s No. 1 workforce training program, Georgia Quick Start, to top-ranking universities and technical colleges – and starting at the earliest ages with the first universal Pre-K program in the nation – Georgia places a premium on education and career training.

• Georgia Tech-Savannah Unveils Summer 2022 Programs for Rising 3rd-12th Grade Students

  May 06, 2022

  The Center for Education Integrating Science Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC) at the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus will be offering in-person student programs this summer for rising 3rd – 12th graders.