February 2023 Features

• Savannah Music Festival Gears Up for Unprecedented 2023 Event with Expanded Outdoor Main Stage

  February 28, 2023

  Celebrated for distinctive live performances spanning American and international roots music, jazz, classical, jam, rock and blues genres in beautiful, historic Savannah, Georgia, the Savannah Music Festival is gearing up for a stellar 2023 season, which runs from March 23rd through April 8th.

• Survey Shows Optimism from Small Business Owners

  February 28, 2023

  Based on the results of PNC's latest semi-annual survey of small and mid-sized businesses, it appears that resilient business owners are defying predictions of an economic downturn later this year. In fact, business owner optimism about the outlook for their own businesses in the next six months has reached a 20-year survey high.

• City Presents Data-driven, Community-led Approach to Vision Zero Traffic Safety Plan

  February 27, 2023

  The City of Savannah staff presented the recently completed Vision Zero action plan to City Council. The overarching goal of Vision Zero is to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Savannah by creating safer streets for everyone on the road.

• Georgia Manufacturing Alliance Celebrates 15th Anniversary

  February 27, 2023

  Georgia Manufacturing Alliance, founded in 2008, celebrated 15 years of serving Georgia’s manufacturers, and manufacturing executives and personnel, during a February 21st Gala at Sweetwater Brewing Company in Atlanta.

• 2023 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs Announced

  February 27, 2023

  Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) President + CEO Karen Bremer announced five new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs at the 2023 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception last night.

• Tybee Island Marine Science Foundation Announces Its 2023 Officers and Addition of New Trustees

  February 27, 2023

  The Tybee Island Marine Science Foundation has announced its 2023 officers and trustees.

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

  February 24, 2023

  Senior Citizens, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award. The recipients have contributed significantly to their community, inspired others by the difference they have made, and exemplify a life well lived.

• Annual Georgia Archives History Symposium “Georgia, Nature, and the Environment” Coming April 1st

  February 24, 2023

  The free symposium will feature scholarly presentations discussing Georgia’s history of conservation efforts throughout the years, the various environmental changes in the landscape and animal life of Georgia, and the developments that stimulated the economic growth of Georgia, such as the marble industry, the parks system, and the Blue Ridge parkway.

• Creative Coast & SCORE Savannah Announce March 2nd SHE HUSTLES Keynote & Panelists

  February 23, 2023

  SHE HUSTLES is a Creative Coast tri-annual event, during which Savannah's women entrepreneurs and leaders connect, learn, and inspire. The event features an inspirational keynote speaker and panel discussion made up of Savannah women who are paving the way in their industries.

• Georgia Center of Innovation Partners Two Georgia Companies to Solve One’s Labor Challenge

  February 23, 2023

  In today's labor market, the ability to immediately summon a workforce by simply sending a text may seem like a fantasy. But for TSG Resolute, a small manufacturer in Americus, Georgia, it's reality, thanks to a unique partnership with Atlanta-based communication and scheduling software staffing company Casi, brought about by the Manufacturing team at the Georgia Center of Innovation.

• Monopoly, the World's Most Popular Board Game, to Immortalize Savannah Landmarks

  February 22, 2023

  In Fall of 2023, residents of Savannah, Ga. will be able to play MONOPOLY, the world’s most popular board game, in a way that pays tribute to all things Savannah.

• Sewon America Announces 740 New Jobs in Effingham County

  February 22, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that Sewon America, a subsidiary of Korean-based Sewon Precision Industry Co., will create 740 new jobs in Rincon and invest more than $300 million in a new Effingham County manufacturing facility. This project is the largest known private investment in the City of Rincon, to-date.

• GaDOE Partners with SME Education Foundation to Provide Students with Manufacturing & Engineering Education

  February 22, 2023

  The Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Association of Manufacturers have partnered with the SME Education Foundation to provide a unique industry-informed, hands-on manufacturing program to select high school students across the state, through the Foundation's SME PRIME program.

• The Savannah Jaycees Announce New 2023 Board of Directors

  February 21, 2023

  The Savannah Jaycees, a leading global network of active young citizens composed of local young adults aged 21 to 40, is pleased to announce their 2023 Board of Directors and Executive Officers.

• Governor Kemp & The Georgia Historical Society Appoint 2023 Georgia Trustees

  February 17, 2023

  In recognition of the 290th anniversary of the founding of the Georgia colony, the Honorable Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, and Dr. W. Todd Groce, President and CEO of the Georgia Historical Society, officially appointed Dan Amos and Donna Hyland as the 2023 Georgia Trustees in a signing ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol.

• Celebrate Savannah Women in Entertainment on International Women’s Day

  February 17, 2023

  Georgia Entertainment News in partnership with the Savannah Regional Film Commission, Savannah Film Alliance, and Georgia Production Partnership invite you to #EmbraceEquity. On March 8th, International Women’s Day, enjoy a time of networking and learning about the latest in film and entertainment in Georgia and the Savannah region while honoring women.

• Savannah Center for Blind & Low Vision Raises Record Breaking $177,600 at 6th Annual Dining in the Dark

  February 17, 2023

  The Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision raised a record breaking $177,600 at their 6th Annual Dining in the Dark held at the Enmarket Arena on Thursday, January 26th.

• Memorial Health Announces New Chief Executive Officer Brad Talbert

  February 16, 2023

  Memorial Health is pleased to announce Brad Talbert, FACHE as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will start in early March, taking over for Shayne George, who will retire on March 31st.

• Savannah Exports Up 21% in January

  February 16, 2023

  The Port of Savannah’s loaded container exports grew 21 percent in January. The nation’s busiest port for U.S. goods handled 110,305 twenty-foot equivalent container units of exports, an increase of 19,419 TEUs.

• Gulfstream Delivers 100th G600

  February 16, 2023

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the 100th Gulfstream G600 customer delivery. The aircraft was outfitted at Gulfstream’s Dallas completions center and delivered to a North America-based customer.

• Georgia Leaders Selected for 
2023 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

  February 16, 2023

  GeorgiaForward has selected 45 promising professionals to serve the organization’s 2023 Young Gamechangers program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association.

• Governor Kemp Announces Second Consecutive Record-breaking Year for Georgia Trade

  February 15, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp joined the Department of Economic Development in announcing that the State of Georgia achieved a record-breaking year for international trade for a second year in a row. In 2022, Georgia’s total trade exceeded $196 billion across 221 countries and territories.

• Lt. Governor Jones Brings Back Statewide Field Representative Constituent Program

  February 14, 2023

  Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced a new constituent services program. The Statewide Field Representative Constituent Program divides Georgia’s 159 counties into three regions with a dedicated constituent services representative for each.

• America's SBDC Launches New Annual Report Showcasing the SBDC Network's Nationwide Impact

  February 13, 2023

  As small business owners navigate an ever-changing landscape, Small Business Development Centers continue to support and elevate their clients through innovative training programs and advising strategies.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts Business Prospects for Annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany

  February 10, 2023

  This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany, as business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local and state economic development officials, including Lt. Governor Burt Jones and University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, to learn about the benefits of doing business in Georgia.