September 2024 Features

• SCAD Savannah Film Festival to Open with Apple Original Films’ Blitz and Honor Esteemed Guests in 2024

  September 30, 2024

  The Savannah College of Art and Design proudly announces its first list of honorees for the 2024 SCAD Savannah Film Festival, scheduled to take place from Oct. 26 to Nov. 2.

• AG Chris Carr Warns of Storm-Related Scams in Anticipation of Hurricane Helene

  September 30, 2024

  Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be on the lookout for possible storm-related scams in anticipation of Hurricane Helene.

• Helene Leaves 11 Dead in Georgia, Fallen Trees, Flooded Roads

  September 30, 2024

  Hurricane Helene moved out of Georgia Friday morning, leaving in its wake 11 dead, toppled trees that caused widespread power outages and massive flooding.

• Georgia Power Releases Key Estimated Damage Statistics from Hurricane Helene as Restoration Progress Continues

  September 30, 2024

  Georgia Power's restoration efforts following Hurricane Helene continued Sunday, with the company having restored service to approximately 690,000 customers since the start of the storm. This rapid response has been possible through the implementation of new "smart grid" technologies and the quick work of pre-positioned teams.

• Georgia Chamber Cancels Rural Prosperity Summit

  September 30, 2024

  Following the tremendous damage caused by Hurricane Helene throughout Georgia and the necessity to prioritize resources for frontline emergency workers, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the cancellation of the 2024 Rural Prosperity Summit in Tifton.

• Historic Savannah Foundation Receives Record $1.5M Donation from The Murray Perlman & Wayne Spear Charitable Foundation

  September 26, 2024

  Historic Savannah Foundation is thrilled to announce a record $1.5 million donation from The Murray Perlman and Wayne Spear Charitable Foundation, which was founded in memory of the late Savannah residents in order to support key Savannah-area nonprofits.

• Inaugural Class Of LAUNCH Savannah Completes Course And Prepares For LIFTOFF

  September 26, 2024

  The Summer 2024 class of LAUNCH Savannah, the exciting new business accelerator program offered by the City of Savannah’s Economic Development Department in partnership with The Creative Coast and the Small Business Assistance Corporation, has completed its inaugural incubator program and is preparing for an exciting final event - Liftoff!

• Governor Kemp Declares State of Emergency as Helene Approaches

  September 26, 2024

  Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in Georgia Tuesday with Tropical Storm Helene expected to make landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane Thursday night.

• Blue Edge Business Solutions Hosts Community Events to Foster Local Connections and Professional Growth

  September 24, 2024

  Blue Edge Business Solutions, a Savannah-based digital marketing firm, is excited to announce two upcoming events designed to connect with the local community, as well as set the stage for future initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration and professional development.

• Upcoming Statewide Day of Giving Showcases How Nonprofits Impact Communities and Drives Support for Them in the Giving Season

  September 24, 2024

  Fall is in the air, marking the kickoff to the end-of-the-year giving season for nonprofits. Nonprofits generally raise 15% or more of their total annual budgets during November and December – and almost entirely from individual donors – so this is a make-or-break time for charities supporting local needs.

• Georgia Power Foundation Invests in Waters for Georgia with Grants

  September 23, 2024

  The Georgia Power Foundation has announced the recipients of its Waters for Georgia grant program – The Trust for Public Land and the Seabrook Village Foundation.

• Work & Politics: Randstad US Reveals How Political Talks Shape Psychological Safety at Work

  September 23, 2024

  Randstad US, a global partner for talent, today revealed insights from its nationwide survey on psychological safety in the workplace within the context of political conversations.

• Savannah Regional Small Business Capital Fund Transfers Ownership to SBAC

  September 20, 2024

  The Savannah Regional Small Business Capital Fund (CAP Fund), a community development loan fund established in 1994 by local banks, has begun a significant transition in its ownership.

• Today’s Employees Value Quality of Life More Than Compensation

  September 20, 2024

  A new study by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO finds that 51% of employees left a job due to a lack of generosity to employees, in large part to seek out a better quality of life. So, we asked employees about their pursuit of quality of life, including what, if any, sacrifices they were willing to make regarding compensation to achieve it.

• Georgia Maintains Top Business Ranking - Jobs for Georgians Remain a Top Priority

  September 20, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's August unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, up two-tenths from a revised 3.4 percent in July. The unemployment rate was six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Visit Savannah and the Savannah Sports Council Land the SEC Volleyball Championship Beginning in 2025

  September 19, 2024

  Visit Savannah and the Savannah Sports Council has officially signed a three-year agreement with the Southeastern Conference to host the SEC Volleyball Championship at the Enmarket Arena, beginning in 2025. This agreement marks a significant milestone for Savannah's sports scene and positions the city as a hub for elite athletic events.

• Inaugural Georgia AIM Week to Showcase AI Technology in Manufacturing

  September 19, 2024

  A series of events across Georgia will highlight the use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing and how it can transform communities and jobs.

• Ryan Purvis Approved as Chief Executive Officer for Development Authority of Bryan County

  September 18, 2024

  The Development Authority of Bryan County unanimously approved Ryan Purvis, a professional engineer and current resident of Bryan County, as the chief executive officer of the economic development organization today during their monthly meeting.

• Georgia Breaks Tourism Records for Second Straight Year

  September 18, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the second year in a row and maintained its No. 5 market share ranking among all 50 states and Washington, D.C., for the fourth consecutive year.

• Join the Pooler Chamber of Commerce for the 2024 Taste of Pooler on September 26th

  September 17, 2024

  The Pooler Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2024 Taste of Pooler, presented by Restaurant Equipment Co. of Savannah. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, September 26 and will feature cuisine from 20 of Pooler’s top eateries.

• USG Foundation Raises $1.85M, Honors Chick-fil-A’s Dan Cathy & Reveals $10M Partnership for Foster Youth

  September 17, 2024

  The 20th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala has raised $1.85 million from generous sponsors to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia students across the state. The USG Foundation also announced a $10 million partnership with Fostering Success Act, Inc., to establish a first-of-its-kind scholarship fund within the system for foster youth in Georgia.

• Gov. Kemp Celebrates Top State for Business Ranking at Workforce Summit

  September 16, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp delivered the keynote address at the second annual Governor's Workforce Summit, during which he announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for business for the 11th consecutive year by Area Development magazine.

• The Urban Land Institute Expands into Savannah

  September 13, 2024

  The Urban Land Institute’s Atlanta District Council today announces its expansion of programming with the creation of a ULI satellite in Savannah, Georgia. ULI Savannah will locally support ULI’s global mission of shaping the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide.

• Unlocking the Power of Employee Assistance Programs

  September 13, 2024

  Nearly two-out-of-three Americans are uncomfortable with the level of emergency savings in their bank accounts according to a recent report, with 27% of adults not having any emergency savings at all.

• Gov. Kemp Hosts Roundtable on Healthcare Civil Litigation Issues

  September 13, 2024

  Joined by other state leaders, Governor Brian P. Kemp hosted leaders from Georgia's healthcare industry today for a roundtable discussion on civil litigation policies impacting the state's healthcare providers and affordability for hardworking Georgians.