November 2024 Features

• Trump Carries Georgia Four Years After Losing Peach State

  November 06, 2024

  Former President Donald Trump won Georgia’s 16 electoral votes Tuesday, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by a narrow margin, several national news outlets projected before 1 a.m. Wednesday.

• Georgia Property-Tax Relief Measures Headed to Easy Victories

  November 06, 2024

  Georgia voters were poised to overwhelmingly approve two tax-relief measures on the statewide ballot Tuesday night, while a third tax-related proposal held a smaller lead.

• Status Quo Prevails in Georgia Congressional Elections

  November 06, 2024

  The makeup of Georgia’s congressional delegation likely will remain unchanged, as voters were poised Tuesday night to reelect 13 of the 14 U.S. House lawmakers and choose Republican Brian Jack to succeed retiring GOP Rep. Drew Ferguson.

• Savannah Council on World Affairs Lecture Series Announces New Location

  November 05, 2024

  Is U.S. national security in jeopardy as Russia and China challenge both U.S. global leadership and the role of deterrence in preventing conflicts around the world?

• Komar Distribution Services Donates $100,000 to Charity 

  November 05, 2024

  The Komar Family Foundation recently surprised two Coastal Empire charities with major donations at the grand opening of the new, state-of-the-art Komar Distribution Services facility in Ellabell.

• Fox Theatre Awards $500,000 in Single-Year Grants to 12 Historic Theaters Across Georgia

  November 05, 2024

  The Fox Theatre is pleased to announce 12 grant recipients for its current year, totaling $500,000 in financial support. Through its nonprofit partnerships program Fox Gives, the Theatre is dedicated to strengthening communities and their iconic performing arts institutions while providing support through financial investments.

• St. Joseph’s/Candler Achieves Hernia Center of Excellence Accreditation

  November 04, 2024

  St. Joseph’s/Candler has achieved accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery.

• Governor Kemp Announces New Disaster Relief Measure for Georgia Farmers

  November 04, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission has unanimously approved a proposal redirecting $100 million to the Georgia Development Authority for the purpose of providing disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.

• Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates the 2024 Graduates of the Senior Leadership Academy

  November 04, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia announces the graduation of the 2024 cohort of its Senior Leadership Academy. This marks the second cohort to complete the program, which is designed to develop and prepare future leaders within TCSG’s network of colleges and its system office.

• Savannah Ranks Among "Friendliest Cities in the U.S." by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine

  November 01, 2024

  Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its 37th annual Readers' Choice Awards survey, and Savannah ranked sixth on the list of "Friendliest Cities in the U.S."

• The Tybee Island Marine Science Center Announces New Exhibit Opening Today

  November 01, 2024

  Starting today, the Tybee Island Marine Science Center will have a new exhibit open to the public, Five Sea Turtles of Georgia. The Marine Science Center is celebrating the close of sea turtle nesting season in Georgia with the opening of its newest educational exhibit, Five Sea Turtles of Georgia.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 69 Organizations

  November 01, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2025 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities competitive grant awards to support organizations across the state, including in rural communities.