March 2024 Features

• West Construction Receives National 2024 Build America Award

  March 29, 2024

  West Construction Company, established in 2014 and headquartered in Savannah, has received the prestigious 2024 Build America Award for the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist Regina Coelia Hall.

• Cecilia Russo Marketing Celebrates Georgia Entrepreneurs with Key State Leaders

  March 29, 2024

  On a day filled with inspiring connections and recognition, Cecilia Russo Marketing, an award-winning full-service marketing and public relations firm based in Savannah, celebrated its 15th anniversary by honoring the three recipients of its Entrepreneur Grants with a special ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol.

• TCSG Announces 2024 Adult Education Student of the Year & Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year Winners

  March 29, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia named Patria Brown from the Cobb County School District TCSG’s 2024 Adult Education Student of the Year, and Rhea Brashear from Southern Regional Technical College won the 2024 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year award.

• UGA Resilience Workshop Highlights Relationship with Defense Communities

  March 28, 2024

  Military personnel, resilience experts and researchers from across the southeast learned how the University of Georgia is using nature-based solutions to strengthen military installations and their surrounding communities at the Southeastern Defense Communities Workshop March 13-14 in Athens.

• JCB Awarded $39 Million Contract with United States Marine Corps for More Than 200 Teleskids

  March 27, 2024

  JCB is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract to supply up to 206 of its industry-exclusive telescopic compact track loaders, the 3TS-8T Teleskid, to the United States Marine Corps.

• Visit Savannah Unveils New "SAV" Signs to Enhance City's Iconic Landscape

  March 26, 2024

  Last week, Visit Savannah proudly unveiled two new "SAV" signs strategically positioned at Eastern Wharf and the Savannah Convention Center.

• Governor Hosts U.S. House Transportation Committee Chairman, Urges Further Savannah Harbor Investment

  March 26, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp renewed his call for a federal study to determine necessary harbor updates at the nation’s third-busiest gateway for containerized trade while visiting the Port of Savannah along with Congressman Sam Graves, R-Mo, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Georgia Congressmen Buddy Carter and Mike Collins.

• Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce: Dewitt Tilton Group Opens Doors to Aspiring Construction Leaders Through New Internship Program

  March 25, 2024

  Dewitt Tilton Group launches a new internship program for aspiring commercial and industrial construction professionals. This program unlocks a unique pathway into the construction industry, welcoming individuals actively pursuing careers in construction.

• Georgia Employment Keeps Reaching New Highs

  March 22, 2024

  Georgia’s economy continued to reach all-time highs on a number of fronts last month, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday.

• Zaxby's Ventures to the Sea with New Southern Fried Shrimp and Zaxtail Sauce

  March 22, 2024

  Saucy chicken chain Zaxby's, the premium quick-service restaurant known for its Chicken Fingerz, wings, and signature sauces, is serving up Southern Fried Shrimp as its latest limited time offer for guests to enjoy.

• The Ronald McDonald House Charities Announce 2024 Board of Directors, Welcomes New Members

  March 21, 2024

  The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire, a Home Away From Home for critically ill Children and their Families, has announced its new Board of Directors who will help lead the organization in the upcoming year.

• Georgia Senate Sends State Income Tax Cut to Governor

  March 21, 2024

  The Georgia Senate gave final passage to an election-year tax cut bill Wednesday, sending it on to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature. The bill will save Georgia taxpayers about $1.1 billion this year.

• City of Savannah Selected for Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities

  March 19, 2024

  The City of Savannah was selected by Bloomberg Philanthropies as one of 25 U.S. cities to join Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities.

• Georgia DOT Highlights Advancements and Leadership in Public-Private Partnerships at National Conference

  March 19, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Transportation highlighted its leadership and continued success leveraging Public-Private Partnership (P3) delivery at the recent P3 Conference & Expo 2024 in Dallas. Many of the state’s current and upcoming P3 projects are part of the Major Mobility Investment Program, which includes variations of Design-Builds and P3 delivery approaches.

• Union Mission to Unveil Newly Renovated Outdoor Space at Magdalene House

  March 18, 2024

  Union Mission will unveil a newly renovated outdoor space at the Don & Kaye Kole Magdalene House on Thursday, March 21 at 10:30am located at 1407 East 41st Street in Savannah.

• Georgia Department of Agriculture Celebrates Georgia Ag Week March 18th – 24th

  March 18, 2024

  On Thursday, Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the kickoff of the 2024 Georgia Ag Week, running from March 18th to March 24th, 2024.

• RePurpose Savannah Announces the Addition of Four New Board Members & Five New Board Transitions for the 2024 Year

  March 15, 2024

  Re:Purpose Savannah, a (501)c3 non-profit organization specializing in the sustainable deconstruction of historic buildings, has announced the addition of four new board members and the new executive board transitions for the 2024 year.

• Five Georgia Projects Receive $210 Million in Federal Infrastructure Grants

  March 15, 2024

  On March 12th, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that five projects in Georgia were granted $210 million in infrastructure funding through two programs: the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's Reconnecting Communities & Neighborhoods Pilot Program and the Inflation Reduction Act's Neighborhood Access and Equity Program.

• Coastal Heritage Society Announces Artist Lineup For Annual Art And Oysters Event – Mar. 21

  March 15, 2024

  Coastal Heritage Society have released the full list of artists that will be featured in their annual “Art and Oysters” art auction event from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, March 21st at Pin Point Heritage Museum, located at 9924 Pin Point Ave in Savannah.

• LDSS Issues Call For Nominations For 2024 Night Of Champions

  March 14, 2024

  March 11, 2024, Do you know a business that deserves recognition for hiring workers with different abilities? If so, here is your chance to recognize them.

• Kaiser Permanente Invests $490,000 to Bolster Georgia’s Mental Health Workforce

  March 14, 2024

  Kaiser Permanente is investing $490,000 in support focused on increasing the number of diverse licensed clinicians to address Georgia’s mental health workforce shortage.

• SCAD Generates $1.3 Billion in Economic Impact for Georgia

  March 13, 2024

  The Savannah College of Art and Design's economic impact on Georgia has reached an all-time high, according to a study conducted by Tripp Umbach, the leading national consulting firm for not-for-profit, arts, and tourism sectors.

• goBeyondProfit Releases Invitations for Business Executive Opinion Survey

  March 12, 2024

  goBeyondProfit, a statewide alliance launched by business leaders for business leaders, is extending invitations to its annual Executive Survey for all eligible senior business leaders.

• Live Oak Construction Supply Expands with Savannah Location

  March 12, 2024

  Live Oak Construction Supply will open its third Georgia location in Savannah in June. The location will house an expansive showroom offering delivery and other value-added services for the construction industry.

• AG Chris Carr Highlights Efforts to Protect Georgia Consumers

  March 11, 2024

  Attorney General Chris Carr recognized last week as National Consumer Protection Week by highlighting his office’s continued efforts to protect Georgia consumers from scams, fraud, and dishonest business practices.