July 2024 Features

• American Traditions Vocal Competition Announces New Board of Directors

  July 31, 2024

  The American Traditions Vocal Collection is pleased to announce Diana Graham as the ATC Board Chair for 2024-2026 and to welcome Lillian Proveaux Breitbart and Amy Bodek to the nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors.

• Brunswick Sets Cargo Record While Savannah Suffers Slight Decline

  July 31, 2024

  The Port of Brunswick had a better year than the Port of Savannah, the Georgia Ports Authority reported Tuesday.

• SCAD Donates Thousands of Art Supplies to Savannah Area Schools

  July 30, 2024

  Savannah College of Art and Design is delighted to announce the donation of tens of thousands of art materials to the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System as part of the university’s annual art supply donation event.

• State Health Coverage Commission Begins Work

  July 30, 2024

  A newly created state commission looking for ways to improve health-care access and quality for low-income uninsured Georgians held its kickoff meeting last Thursday.

• ACE Celebrates 24-Year Legacy of Funding Georgia Small Business Owners at It's 2024 Annual Awards Fundraiser

  July 30, 2024

  Recognizing small businesses and the communities they serve is not only a duty of ACE – it is truly an honor. ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Inc. is pleased to announce its Fundraiser for the 2024 Annual Awards Event taking place on September 19th from 4 PM – 7 PM at the magnificent Savanna Hall at Zoo Atlanta.

• Georgia Milestones Test Scores Show Post-pandemic Improvement

  July 29, 2024

  Students showed continued improvement in the latest Georgia Milestones tests that cratered during the pandemic, the state Department of Education reported Friday.

• Georgia Chamber of Commerce Nominations for the 2024 Rural Awards Still Open

  July 29, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the nominations process for the inaugural Georgia Chamber Rural Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, businesses, organizations, programs, and communities that have implemented innovative strategies and mission-based initiatives to address challenges and promote prosperity in Georgia’s rural areas.

• Savannah-based Colonial Group Announces Executive Leadership Promotions

  July 26, 2024

  Colonial Group, Inc., a Savannah-based diversified family of companies, has announced two promotions involving its executive leadership team.

• Employees Make Historic Sacrifices to Preserve Quality of Life: Data Confirms Georgians Make Tough Choices Due to Gaps in Family-Focused Benefits

  July 26, 2024

  Employees are increasingly prioritizing overall wellness and benefits that enable them to help their families thrive. A new report by goBeyondProfit reveals widening gaps between what companies are currently offering and what employees are looking for in an employer.

• Liberty County Development Authority Reorganizes with an Eye to the Future

  July 25, 2024

  Under the leadership of CEO Brynn Grant since April 2024, the Liberty County Development Authority has recently undergone organizational restructuring in an effort to expand the capabilities of the team under an evolving strategic vision.

• Georgia's AAA Bond Rating Reaffirmed by S&P

  July 24, 2024

  At the start of an international trip to promote the No. 1 state for business and further job creation in Georgia, Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its "AAA with a stable outlook" assessment for the state's credit worthiness.

• FSA Stories: Jackyln’s Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc

  July 23, 2024

  Meet Jackyln, a sophomore at Georgia Tech studying biochemistry. Her path from foster care to a promising career in forensics showcases her determination and resilience, and she thanks Georgia taxpayers for making it possible.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Remains World’s Busiest Airport

  July 23, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has once again been recognized as the busiest airport in the world by Airports Council International World, according to the latest ACI World Airport Traffic Dataset for 2023.

• Georgia Ports Welcomes MANA Nutrition’s New Food Processing Facility

  July 22, 2024

  MANA Nutrition leaders and employees hosted a groundbreaking ceremony July 17th, to commemorate an important new addition to the company’s supply chain.

• Georgia Among States Leading in New Businesses

  July 22, 2024

  A new study has named the top ten states submitting the most business applications, and Georgia comes in at #4.

• Public Service Commission to Take Up Plan to Add New Fossil Fuels to Energy Mix

  July 22, 2024

  Georgia energy regulators already have approved a request by Georgia Power for a significant increase in electrical generating capacity to meet the needs of a growing state.

• Confidence Among Small and Midsize Business CEOs Dips in Q2 2024

  July 22, 2024

  Small and midsize business CEO confidence decreased slightly to 83.3 in Q2 2024, according to the latest CEO Confidence Index released by CEO coaching and peer advisory organization Vistage.

• A M King Transforms Coastal GA Spec Building into Advanced Food Processing Facility

  July 19, 2024

  Integrated Design-Build firm A M King has begun a large-scale renovation of a Savannah, GA-area facility for MANA Nutrition Inc. that will produce the non-profit’s signature Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food and Ready-to-Use Supplemental Food.

• Gov. Kemp Announces Details for $1.5B Transportation Infrastructure Investment

  July 19, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced new details for the historic $1.5 billion investment in transportation infrastructure around the state included in the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget.

• Summer Job Market Sees Influx of Graduates, Slight Rise in June Unemployment

  July 19, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's June unemployment rate was 3.3, up one-tenth from a revised 3.2 percent in May. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Georgia Southern University Launches Cutting-edge Center for Advanced Materials Science

  July 18, 2024

  Georgia Southern University is opening the Center for Advanced Materials Science (GS-CAMS), a cutting-edge research hub dedicated to pioneering advancements in material science that will engage both undergraduate and graduate students.

• Pooler Chamber of Commerce and Eat It & Like It Announce New Pooler Eats Partnership

  July 18, 2024

  The Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Eat It & Like It is excited to introduce Pooler Eats, a new initiative celebrating the local food scene in Pooler and all it has to offer: from hidden gems to beloved eateries, to everything in between.

• How to Best Prioritize Limited Funds for Impactful Community Investments

  July 18, 2024

  While Georgia’s businesses have long been the backbone of strong communities, a new report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO reveals meaningful shifts in community care and offers executives insight on how best to invest limited funds.

• Sterling Seacrest Pritchard Receives Recognition for Strong Growth in Insurance Industry

  July 17, 2024

  Sterling Seacrest Pritchard was recently recognized by Business Insurance as part of its annual list noting the “100 Largest Brokers of U.S. Businesses.”

• Report Highlights "Kemp Administration’s Extraordinary Successes in the Health Insurance World"

  July 17, 2024

  In case you missed it, a report recently released by the Georgia Public Policy Foundation examined the health insurance marketplace in Georgia since Governor Kemp took office.