January 2024 Features

• Second Harvest Unveils a Vibrant Rebranding Supporting the Same Great Mission

  January 31, 2024

  Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia is proud to announce a transformative moment in its 42-year history marked by a dynamic rebranding initiative and a future move to a new location.

• Gov. Kemp, Department of Economic Development Celebrate 2024 Official State Travel Guide

  January 31, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development celebrated the destinations gracing the four unique covers of the 2024 Georgia Official State Travel Guide. Following multiple record years for tourism in the Peach State, this annual publication will continue to inspire travel to and within Georgia.

• 2024 Georgia Titan 100 Announced

  January 31, 2024

  Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce the 2024 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes the Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives in Georgia.

• Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2024 State of the Chamber and Community Awards Ceremony

  January 29, 2024

  The Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the Chamber and Community Awards Ceremony on Friday, March 1st at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force.

• Savannah Records All-Time Low Unemployment Rate

  January 26, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Savannah recorded an all-time low unemployment rate of 2.5 percent in December, down one-tenth of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 2.6 percent.

• New Study Ranks Georgia Fifth for States with Biggest Urge to Move in 2024

  January 26, 2024

  New research has revealed which states are most likely to have moving on their 2024 bucket list, with Georgia proving to be the fifth most eager to relocate this year.

• Union Mission Announces 2024 Executive Committee & New Board Members

  January 24, 2024

  Union Mission, a leading local nonprofit in human services, has announced their 2024 Executive Committee and new Board members who will help lead the organization in the upcoming year.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Sets New Post-Pandemic Record with 104.7M Passengers in 2023

  January 24, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s 2023 traffic report posts strong growth as it served 104.7 million passengers, marking a substantial increase and surpassing post-pandemic levels.

• Celebrating Generosity: The Fourth Annual In Good Company Report Highlights Georgia Businesses Making a Difference

  January 23, 2024

  As we usher in the new year, goBeyondProfit is thrilled to unveil the fourth annual In Good Company Report, a tribute to Georgia businesses that transcend mere profit-making and embody the ethos of business generosity.

• Lockheed Martin Delivers First C-130J-30 Super Hercules to the Georgia Air National Guard

  January 23, 2024

  Lockheed Martin delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Georgia Air National Guard during a ceremony Monday, commemorating a new era in Hercules operations for this longtime C-130 Hercules operator.

• Colonial Group Announces Third Annual Robert H. Demere, Jr. Soaring Eagle Award Recipient

  January 23, 2024

  Colonial Group, Inc. has announced that Michael Cornaire has received the Savannah-based company’s third annual Robert H. Demere, Jr. Soaring Eagle Award. The award’s 2023 recipient was revealed at the annual company party held at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront on Saturday.

• Moneypenny Dials In on What Irks Customers and Prospects the Most

  January 23, 2024

  A new survey shows 62% of people are spending longer on the phone to businesses than three years ago, a figure that was only 46% the previous year. The research from Moneypenny, which handles over 20 million calls and chats for businesses annually, also found that 76% of customers cite a company not putting their phone number on their website as a major source of irritation.

• Kelvin Moore Named as New General Manager Of Savannah Convention Center

  January 22, 2024

  Georgia World Congress Center Authority announced the appointment of industry veteran Kelvin Moore as the new general manager of Savannah Convention Center.

• Fostering Success Act, Inc. Approved for Nearly $10 Million in First Year of Tax Credit

  January 22, 2024

  Fostering Success Act, a non-profit that raises tax credit funds to assist young adults transitioning out of the state’s foster care system, announced today it has successfully raised nearly $10 million in tax credit allocations in its first year that ended December 31st.

• Technology and Innovation Strategist SuAnne Fu Announced as GRIT 2024 Keynote

  January 19, 2024

  The Creative Coast has announced that Technology and Innovation Strategist SuAnne Fu will take the stage as a keynote speaker at the 2024 GRIT Conference.

• Study Shows Georgia Residents are Among Most Likely to Start a Small Business in 2024

  January 19, 2024

  Business ideas and information site The Small Business Blog analyzed search data from Google Keyword Planner for more than 100 terms related to the term ‘side hustle’ and ‘small business’. The average number of monthly searches for these 100 search terms were calculated for each state as a proportion of 100,000 residents.

• GEORGIA MATCH Direct College Admissions Program Seeing Positive Results

  January 18, 2024

  The University System of Georgia’s new direct admissions program is off to a strong start, despite not getting off the ground until well after classes began last fall, system Chancellor Sonny Perdue said Wednesday.

• The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire Announces New Board Officers, Welcomes Wade Herring to Board of Directors

  January 17, 2024

  The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire – a local 501©3 nonprofit committed to conflict resolution, de-escalation and fostering community health – is pleased to announce a new slate of officers for the organization’s Board of Directors and to welcome new board member Wade Herring.

• Workforce Preparedness: Preparing Students Today for the Opportunities of Tomorrow

  January 17, 2024

  Workforce readiness directly impacts the future economic prosperity of the state. Students must be well equipped to adapt to the rapidly changing pace of industry to ensure professional success and ensure Georgia has the talent needed to remain competitive.

• Brynn Grant Named Chief Executive Officer of the Liberty County Development Authority

  January 16, 2024

  The Liberty County Development Authority Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Brynn Grant as Chief Executive Officer. A native of Liberty County, Grant brings decades of regional leadership and economic development experience to this role.

• Leadership Southeast Georgia Announces Class of 2024

  January 16, 2024

  Leadership Southeast Georgia proudly introduces the exceptional individuals who make up its diverse and dedicated Class of 2024.

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Announces New Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness

  January 16, 2024

  On Wednesday, January 10, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s leading economic research organization, announced the creation of its new Center for Workforce and Talent Preparedness at the Chamber’s annual Eggs and Issues breakfast.

• Bulging State Budget Surplus Driving Ambitious Spending Plans

  January 16, 2024

  A sure sign that Georgia’s coffers are flush with an unprecedented budget surplus is that for the first time in memory, the state plans to fund its annual list of building projects with cash instead of bonds.

• AG Carr Highlights Efforts to Rescue Victims, Prosecute Traffickers During Human Trafficking Prevention Month

  January 12, 2024

  Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing this January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Jan. 11th, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day by providing an update on the work of his Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit and encouraging all Georgians to join in the fight to end human trafficking in the state.

• Family Promise of the Coasal Empire Launches 'Roadmap to Resilience' Campaign- Supported by $20,000 Grant from 'Georgia State of Hope"

  January 12, 2024

  Family Promise of the Coastal Empire has received a $20,000 grant from the Georgia State of Hope which supports the launch of the nonprofit organization’s “RoadMap to Resilience’ program.