October 2024 Features

  • Liberty County Development Authority Celebrates Local Industry

    October 31, 2024

    The Liberty County Development Authority held its annual fall Industry Appreciation Reception on October 21st. The oyster roast and low country boil was hosted at the scenic Dorchester Shooting Preserve.

  • Georgia Chamber Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Advance Public Affairs & Foundation Initiatives

    October 31, 2024

    Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the promotion of three dedicated team members who exemplify the values and principles of the “Georgia Chamber Way.” As the Georgia Chamber works to strengthen our mission of advocating for free enterprise, fostering economic resilience, and supporting the future of Georgia’s business community, these servant-hearted leaders will play essential roles in driving forward our agenda and strategic vision.

  • CWC Expands Southeast Presence with Historic Mason Inc. Acquisition

    October 30, 2024

    Carithers-Wallace-Courtenay Holdings, Inc., a MillerKnoll Certified Dealer, 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company and trusted name in office furniture solutions since 1929, today announced the historic acquisition of Mason Inc., a leading provider of top-tier office solutions in Southeast Georgia and coastal South Carolina since 1892.

  • Leadership Georgia Names the Class of 2025

    October 30, 2024

    The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the participants for the organization’s Class of 2025. Each year, Leadership Georgia seeks out emerging leaders and selects sixty-three participants from a pool of several hundred applicants to participate in the yearlong leadership program.

  • Tourism Leadership Council Launches New Website

    October 30, 2024

    RobMark WEB • ADVERTISING • PR has launched a new website for The Tourism Leadership Council, the leading trade organization for tourism, a community with more than 40,000 employees and an economic impact of over $6 billion in coastal Georgia.

  • Apply for a Complimentary Georgia Chamber Membership | Small Diverse Businesses

    October 30, 2024

    The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Fiserv are proud to offer complimentary Chamber memberships to small, diverse businesses based in Georgia.

  • Blue Edge Hosting More Community Events

    October 29, 2024

    Following the success of its first community-focused events last month, Blue Edge Business Solutions, a Savannah-based digital marketing firm, is pleased to announce two more gatherings aimed at cultivating professional skills and fostering local creativity this week.

  • GMA's Larry Hanson: Public Safety - Serving and Protecting Georgia’s Cities, Citizens and Visitors

    October 29, 2024

    As I travel across Georgia throughout the year and currently for our fall district meetings, one issue that consistently rises to the top in many conversations is public safety. Public safety is a fundamental part of what makes Georgia’s cities great places to live.

  • Fueling Young People with Purpose: The Xcel South Georgia Summit

    October 28, 2024

    Xcel, a Savannah-based 501(c)(3), is excited to announce its South Georgia Summit, an annual event celebrating the achievements of its students and partnering organizations. The event will feature a fresh conference-style format, including networking opportunities, a panel discussion on industries in the trades, and an awards luncheon.

  • Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Announces 2025 Dates and Initial Speakers

    October 25, 2024

    The Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum announced today details about the 2025 Forum, to be held March 3-4, 2025, at Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees Garden.

  • From Global to Local: International Businesses Grow Globally in Georgia

    October 25, 2024

    With more than 5,000 participants representing 96 global markets, the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit was an opportune moment for Georgia to demonstrate why it has been the No. 1 state for business for over a decade to companies entering the U.S.

  • Technical College System of Georgia Recognizes 23 Alumni as 2024 Alumni of the Year

    October 25, 2024

    The Technical College System of Georgia announced 23 recipients as Alumni of the Year from its 22 colleges. The award honors exceptional alumni who have made significant contributions in their fields, demonstrated leadership in their communities, and serve as ambassadors of technical education in Georgia.

  • Augusta University Expert Talks Hurricane Helene’s Impact on the Supply Chain

    October 25, 2024

    According to Rick Franza, PhD, professor in the James M. Hull College of Business and an expert on operations and supply chain management, said lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the Port of Baltimore incident earlier this year can help with mitigation of risk and recovering during these problematic times

  • Komar Distribution Services Opens New Facility in Ellabell

    October 24, 2024

    Komar, a global leader in the apparel industry, recently held a grand opening for its new, state-of-the-art distribution center in Ellabell, Ga.

  • Greenbriar Children’s Center Presents 75th Anniversary Gala With Honorary Co-Chairs Edna Jackson & Sam McCachern

    October 24, 2024

    Greenbriar Children’s Center, one of Savannah and Chatham County’s oldest continually operating non-profits, announces its 75th Anniversary Gala, “An Evening of Community” to celebrate its decades-long mission with the support of the local community.

  • New Committee to Explore Impacts of AI on Georgia Courts

    October 24, 2024

    Georgia Chief Justice Michael Boggs Tuesday announced the formation of an ad hoc committee that will assess the risks and benefits of using artificial intelligence in the state’s court system.

  • Parker’s Kitchen Raises Record $400,000 at 12th Annual Fueling the Community Golf Tournament

    October 23, 2024

    Parker’s Kitchen — an award-winning convenience store and food service company — recently held its 12th Annual Fueling the Community Charity Golf Tournament at The Landings in Savannah, Ga., raising a record $400,000 to support local schools in the communities the company serves throughout Georgia and South Carolina.

  • Gov. Kemp Announces Georgia Surplus Tax Relief Rebates

    October 23, 2024

    For the second time in three years, Gov. Brian Kemp is giving Georgians a tax rebate worth more than $1 billion.

  • Fostering Success Act, Inc. Announces Partnership with University System of Georgia Foundation

    October 22, 2024

    Fostering Success Act, Inc., announced it has signed a partnership agreement with the University System of Georgia Foundation. The joint venture will enable the two organizations to raise funds for youth who have aged out of the state’s foster care system to attend one of Georgia’s 26 public colleges and universities with a scholarship or financial aid beginning in the immediate academic year.

  • Mayor Johnson Attends 11th Bloomberg CityLab

    October 21, 2024

    Last week, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II attended the eleventh Bloomberg CityLab, a global summit organized by Bloomberg Philanthropies in partnership with the Aspen Institute.

  • Energizing Our Cities for a Stronger Georgia

    October 21, 2024

    As the dust settles from the recent political conventions, it’s clear that the political parties have emerged with renewed vigor, ready to champion their candidates and their vision for the future. In a similar vein, GMA’s Annual Convention, Cities United Summit, training opportunities and other gatherings bring city officials from across the state together to learn, share, and strategize about the future of our cities.

  • Welcome to the S.H.O.W. - SSU Homecoming Kicks off Oct. 20th

    October 18, 2024

    Tiger Nation past and present will soon descend on Savannah to celebrate their shared affection and commitment to Georgia’s oldest public Historically Black College and University. Savannah State University’s Homecoming on the Water (SHOW) week kicks off on Sunday.

  • New Study Highlights Georgia’s Nonprofit Arts, Culture Impact

    October 18, 2024

    Reported by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s strategic arts arm, Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia’s nonprofit arts and culture sector delivers a minimum economic impact of at least $1.27 billion and supports nearly 20,000 jobs.

  • Georgia's Job Market Hits New Highs as Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.6% in September

    October 18, 2024

    Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's September unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.6 percent in August. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

  • A Lesson From Jimmy Carter As He Celebrates A Century Of Life

    October 17, 2024

    Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 100 th birthday earlier this month. It’s a goal few of us will ever reach. Even fewer will get to spend four of our years as the leader of the free world.