February 2025 Features

• HunterMaclean: President Trump’s Executive Orders: The Times They Are A-Changin’

  February 28, 2025

  At the start of his second term, President Trump has issued more than 70 executive orders, with topics ranging from energy to immigration.

• United Way of the Coastal Empire's Sold- Out Women Who Rule Event Features Woman of the Year Stacy Jennings and Inspiring Panelists

  February 28, 2025

  United Way of the Coastal Empire is proud to host this year’s Women Who Rule event presented by Critz Auto Group on Tuesday at the Savannah Convention Center.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Serves 108M Passengers in 2024

  February 28, 2025

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport hosted 108.1 million passengers traveling through the Airport in 2024, making it the second-highest annual passenger volume in ATL’s history. This milestone is second only to ATL’s 2019 record of 110 million passengers, reinforcing the Airport’s status as the world’s busiest and most efficient airport.

• U.S. Manufacturing Picked Up in January Driven By Growing Demand

  February 28, 2025

  The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories, and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses — posted -0.21 at the start of the year. This indicates that global supply chains are effectively at full capacity.

• State of the Port Event: Savannah the Fastest Growing Port on U.S. East Coast

  February 27, 2025

  Building strong partnerships, superior connectivity, ample capacity ahead of demand and a responsible approach with communities is the “GPA way,” and sets the ports of Savannah and Brunswick apart from the competition. That was the message shared at the Savannah State of the Port event yesterday.

• OOCL Iris Becomes Largest Vessel to Serve Savannah

  February 27, 2025

  The OOCL Iris, the largest capacity vessel to ever call the Port of Savannah, arrived at Garden City Terminal Tuesday, Feb. 25.

• Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Announces Its 2025 List of State's 10 Places in Peril

  February 27, 2025

  The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its 2025 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state.

• SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler Issues Memo on Day One Priorities

  February 27, 2025

  Following her confirmation and swearing-in as the 28th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Kelly Loeffler issued a Day One memo outlining her top priorities for the agency.

• Chief Justice Michael Boggs Announces Resignation from the Supreme Court of Georgia

  February 26, 2025

  Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs announced today that he will resign from the Supreme Court of Georgia effective March 31st, which is the last day of the Court’s current term.

• Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Names Savannah Logistics Group Owners Todd & Jan Womble Entrepreneurs of the Year

  February 25, 2025

  The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced recipients of their 2024/2025 Business Awards, celebrating businesses and leaders who drive innovation and create lasting impact within the community.

• Savannah-Based Pool Protection Technologies Wins 1st Place at UGA Venture Prize Pitch Competition

  February 25, 2025

  Savannah’s own Pool Protection Technologies, the innovative startup behind the ultrasonic pool maintenance device S.A.M., has taken home first place at the UGA Venture Prize Pitch Competition, securing the $10,000 grand prize.

• Bridging the Literacy Gap: Georgia Leaders Unite to Tackle Literacy Crisis and Celebrate the 2025 Georgia Reads Community Award Winners

  February 25, 2025

  According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress scores, Georgia ranks 28th in the nation in 4th grade reading proficiency. To bring attention to Georgia’s literacy crisis and in celebration of Georgia Reads Day, leaders in government and education gathered at the Georgia State Capitol to recognize the 2025 Georgia Reads Community Award winners and READBowl Champions.

• State Senate Panel Approves $40.5B Mid-Year Budget

  February 25, 2025

  The state Senate is upping the ante on funding to help victims of Hurricane Helene recover from the massive storm that marched through South Georgia and east Georgia from Valdosta to Augusta last September.

• HunterMaclean: HHS Releases 2025 Strategic Plan for AI in Healthcare: What Providers Need to Know

  February 24, 2025

  Artificial intelligence is quickly reshaping healthcare, with applications ranging from clinical decision-making to administrative automation. To address this rapid transformation, the United States Department of Health and Human Services has released its 2025 Strategic Plan, offering its first look at how it foresees AI integration into health, human services, and public health settings.

• Executive Women’s Day Returns for 2025 Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club

  February 24, 2025

  Officials of the Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club announced today the details surrounding the tournament’s 2025 Executive Women’s Day presented by Hancock Askew & Co. and Bank of America.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts 2025 Future of Talent Summit

  February 24, 2025

  On February 19th, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 Future of Talent Summit, with the theme “Reimagining Education and Talent Development.” The 2025 Future of Talent Summit was cohosted with the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education.

• SCAD SERVE Community Fund Awards $2 Million in Grants to Local Non-Profits

  February 21, 2025

  As part of the Savannah College of Art and Design’s (SCAD) ongoing dedication to strengthening its hometown communities, the university is proud to announce it has awarded nearly $2 million dollars in grants to nonprofits in Savannah and Atlanta.

• Educators and Groups Want to Address Teacher Shortage

  February 21, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Education kicked off a new teacher recruitment campaign Tuesday to address a teacher shortage. The move is necessary as a generation of teachers nears retirement after two decades and more in the classroom, State School Superintendent Richard Woods said.

• CEO Confidence Increased Sharply in Q1 2025

  February 21, 2025

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council increased by 9 points, the highest level in three years. For the first time since early 2022, the Measure was well above 50 in Q1 2025, indicating that CEOs have shifted from the cautious optimism that prevailed in 2024 to a more confident optimism

• Savannah Technical College Revives Annual Black History Extravaganza With Event Today

  February 20, 2025

  Savannah Technical College, the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, is proud to announce the revival of its annual Black History Extravaganza. After a brief hiatus, the beloved event returns on Thursday, February 20th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Eckburg Auditorium on the main campus, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, Ga.

• goBeyondProfit Founder Rick Jackson Receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Corporate Citizenship

  February 20, 2025

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, is proud to celebrate its founder, Rick Jackson, for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award in Corporate Citizenship by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

• 3rd Annual St. Vincent's 1845 Foundation Nun Run 5K, Presented by Oliver Maner, Supports Historic Preservation

  February 19, 2025

  St. Vincent’s 1845 Foundation, in partnership with Oliver Maner, LLP, proudly presents the 3rd Annual St. Vincent’s Academy Nun Run. This fun-filled 5K will kick off Women's History Month on Saturday, March 1st, winding through the majestic oaks of Daffin Park in Midtown Savannah.

• GACVB Presents 2025 Georgia Tourism Awards at Annual Conference

  February 19, 2025

  The 2025 Georgia Tourism Awards were presented at the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) Annual Conference. The conference was held February 2nd-5th in Gwinnett. The Georgia Tourism Awards celebrate industry achievements and those who have excelled in leadership, creativity, initiative, innovation, customer service, and partnership.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts Business Prospects for 36th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany

  February 18, 2025

  Last week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted its 36th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt—a premier statewide initiative designed to showcase the economic advantages of doing business in Georgia.

• Georgia Breaks Export Records, Rises in Total Trade

  February 14, 2025

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the State of Georgia surpassed $53.1 billion in exports, a year-over-year increase of 6.4% that outpaced the national average of 2.3%.