August 2023 Features

• New Coalition Takes Aim at Tort Reform in Georgia

  August 31, 2023

  A new nonprofit founded by three high-power lobbying firms is setting its sites on tort reform in Georgia. Competitive Georgia announced its formation Tuesday, the latest sign that business leaders are preparing a major push for the General Assembly to curb what they see as frivolous lawsuits that drive up the cost of doing business.

• Savannah Film Alliance Honors Gala Set for November 17th

  August 29, 2023

  The Savannah Film Alliance Honors Gala, presented by I.A.T.S.E. Local 491, returns this fall and promises an evening of elegant entertainment in salute to Savannah’s thriving film and television industry.

• Georgia DOT Celebrates Connected Vehicle Technology Integration

  August 29, 2023

  Georgia Department of Transportation recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything waivers granted by the Federal Communications Commission allowing Georgia DOT to integrate C-V2X technology across the state.

• Port of Savannah Receives Four New Electric Ship-to-Shore Cranes

  August 28, 2023

  The Port of Savannah received four Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes Thursday, Aug. 24, upgrading the crane fleet to 34 machines at Garden City Terminal after four older cranes are retired and recycled.

• Charlie Harper: Preparing For The Last Season Of College Football As We Know it

  August 28, 2023

  The weather says summer, but the calendar says fall. We know this because the University of Georgia Bulldogs are ready to suit up between the hedges in Athens to defend their National Championship. Or better said, Championships. Plural.

• Regional Commercial Bankers Convene for an Economic Forecast Forum Hosted by SBAC

  August 25, 2023

  The Small Business Assistance Corporation hosted its inaugural Lender’s League Forum at the Savannah Golf Club. Regional bank presidents, commercial lenders, and business partners attended the event and heard presentations by Michael Chriszt, Vice President and Regional Engagement Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and Dr. Michael Toma, Professor of Economics at Georgia Southern University.

• City of Savannah, Partners To Save Historic Kiah House

  August 25, 2023

  Galvan Foundation, a mission-driven organization with several Savannah-based initiatives, and the City of Savannah, have agreed to purchase the Kiah House property, located at 505 W. 36th St., from the Historic Savannah Foundation and restore it as a cultural and civic institution.

• NAWIC’s Coastal Georgia Chapter to Host Annual Gala to Announce Awards and Induct New Board

  August 23, 2023

  The National Association of Women in Construction’s Coastal Georgia chapter will host its Annual Gala at The Alida Hotel on September 26th to bestow awards for excellent service to select members and induct new board members for 2023-2024.

• Georgia Named the Best State for Business Growth, According to New Research

  August 23, 2023

  New research has revealed the best states for business growth, with Georgia taking the top spot. Business consulting firm Venture Smarter analyzed data from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics to discover the business growth rate in each state based on the number of establishments in December 2021 compared to December 2022.

• Join the Pooler Chamber of Commerce for the Taste of Pooler on September 21st

  August 21, 2023

  After a three year hiatus, the Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the Taste of Pooler. Presented by Coastal Restaurant Supply & Service, the 2023 Taste of Pooler will be held on September 21st. This year’s event will feature cuisine from over 26 of Pooler’s top restaurants, and will be the largest celebration of the city’s culinary scene to date.

• Georgia Ranks Sixth for States that Dine Out the Most, with Chick-Fil-A Their Favorite Restaurant

  August 21, 2023

  Dining out is often seen as something to do when celebrating an event or seeking a fast meal after a long day, that’s why a new study has investigated which states enjoy dining out the most.

• Visit Savannah hosts U.S. Travel Association's ESTO Conference, Bringing More than 1,200 Attendees

  August 18, 2023

  Visit Savannah will welcome the U.S. Travel Association's 39th annual Tourism Marketing Conference, "ESTO," August 19th-23rd at the Savannah Convention Center. ESTO is an annual conference for destination marketing professionals from city, regional, and state tourism offices.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark -The Coming Crisis in Healthcare: Workforce

  August 18, 2023

  Across Georgia and the country, we are experiencing a serious need for healthcare staff. Hospitals, senior care facilities, urgent care centers, local health clinics, and even imaging centers are facing long-term problems providing access to care for our citizens.

• Georgia Ports Earns AQUA Lane Certification with U.S. Customs

  August 17, 2023

  The Georgia Ports Authority obtained certification on August 1st, for all GPA terminals from U.S. Customs and Border Protection to unload cargo from vessels prior to being cleared by CBP.

• Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Holds Firm, Remains Below National Average

  August 17, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's July unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.2 percent in June. The unemployment rate is also three-tenths lower than the national average.

• Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson Returns Millions in Unremitted Funds to the Georgia State Treasury

  August 16, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson hosted a press conference yesterday to reveal the findings of a comprehensive internal audit, which uncovered $105,170,178.20 in unremitted funds that began accumulating in fiscal year 2014.

• Savannah Classical Academy Student Results Exceed District & State for 2023 GMAS Scores

  August 15, 2023

  Savannah Classical Academy reports another stellar year for the charter school as the 2023 Georgia Milestones Assessment System scores have been released by The Georgia Department of Education.

• The Average Georgia Credit Score Increased 12 Points During COVID

  August 15, 2023

  When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States at the beginning of 2020, quarantine and social distancing regulations caused consumer behaviors to change dramatically. As a result, many Americans were able to save money during the pandemic and able to improve their financial situations by increasing savings and paying down debt.

• Sips at the Station Celebrates Two Years of Giving with Community Voting Challenge

  August 14, 2023

  Partners of Savannah’s popular networking series, Sips at the Station, announce their second anniversary celebration to take place Tuesday, August 15th from 5:30-7pm at Ardsley Station.

• Georgia Voted #12 Best State for Franchising; What Does This Mean for Small Business Throughout State?

  August 14, 2023

  This month, we are taking at the “Rich States, Poor States” Economic Competitiveness Index and how it can be useful to franchisors as they expand their footprints. For the state of Georgia, these rankings reveal a lot about where the state economy is going and where there is opportunity for their economy to grow.

• SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex Wins Phoenix Award for U.S. EPA Region IV for Landmark Environmental Remediation Project

  August 11, 2023

  SeaPoint Industrial Terminal Complex – an innovative multi-use, multi-tenant industrial terminal site in Savannah, Ga. with a strong focus on sustainability – recently won the 2023 Phoenix Award for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region IV.

• Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Serves Grants $6.6M in AmeriCorps Funding for Georgia

  August 11, 2023

  Georgia Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Christopher Nunn announced that Georgia Serves is granting $6,600,668 in federal AmeriCorps funding to 20 organizations across the state.

• Jekyll Island, Helen & Dahlonega Voted Among the Top Budget-Friendly Honeymoon Destinations in America

  August 11, 2023

  As the wedding bells start ringing across the country, the euphoria of newlywed bliss is closely shadowed by the daunting expenses that weddings and honeymoons entail. Living the high life in 2023 isn't exactly a cakewalk, with that pesky thing we call inflation still sticking around and most couples starting their wedded adventure with a 'something borrowed' bank balance.

• Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club Tournament Dates and Tickets on Sale

  August 10, 2023

  Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club officials announced today the details surrounding the tournament’s annual concert event. The Club Car Concert on the Range powered by Trojan Battery Company will feature national touring sensation Yacht Rock Revue and be held Saturday evening, April 6th, following the third round of tournament competition

• USG’s Economic Impact Grows to $20.1B as Graduates Earn $1+ Million More with Their College Degrees

  August 10, 2023

  The University System of Georgia contributed a total of $20.1 billion to Georgia’s economy between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, a $800 million or 4.14% increase over the previous year, a new study shows.