September 2025 Features

• Savannah is Visiting Select US Cities this Fall

  September 30, 2025

  Visit Savannah is ready to hit the road again this year, bringing their southern charm on wheels to celebrate its vibrant spirit in some of America’s most beautiful cities. This fall, the Surprisingly Savannah Mobile Tour is visiting select cities nationwide with a fully-immersive marketing experience designed to inspire consumers to consider Savannah, Georgia for their next getaway.

• Governor Kemp Recognizes Workforce Development Month; Announces Third Workforce Summit

  September 30, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp has proclaimed September as Workforce Development Month in Georgia, recognizing the critical role of education, training, and talent development in keeping the state competitive and promoting prosperity for hardworking Georgians.

• PortCity Hosts Annual Chatham Municipal Association Dinner at Headquarters

  September 29, 2025

  PortCity was honored to serve as the venue for the Annual Chatham Municipal Association Dinner on September 23rd, welcoming more than 55 elected officials from across Chatham County to its headquarters.

• Georgia Breaks Tourism Records for Third Year in a Row

  September 29, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the third consecutive year and ranked No. 5 in the nation for overnight visitation for the fifth year in a row.

• Mayor of Brunswick Cosby Johnson Keynote Speaker At 2025 South Georgia Xcel Summit

  September 26, 2025

  Xcel Strategies Inc., is excited to announce Mingledorff’s Inc. has agreed to be the title sponsor for the 2025 Xcel Summit, an annual event celebrating the achievements of its students and partnering organizations, to be held on October 23rd at the Charles H. Morris Center.

• Samuel Seaman of HunterMaclean: What Not to Feed AI: Contracts and Confidentiality

  September 26, 2025

  Each of us has been exposed to countless news articles and posts on the subject of artificial intelligence. All of them make one thing clear: AI tools are quickly becoming a major part of modern business operations. This article is not intended to weigh in on AI from any particular angle, but to provide some lawyerly practical guidance.

• Historic High Levels of Commitment: Why Georgia Executives Are All-In on Generosity

  September 26, 2025

  The 2025 Business Generosity Report marks a watershed moment for Georgia executives. Even years ago, goBeyondProfit was founded to inspire business leaders to imagine the ways they could begin or expand their business generosity – and this year’s report demonstrates unquestionable impact on the state of business in Georgia.

• Georgia Named #1 for Business for 12th Straight Year

  September 25, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced that the state has been recognized as the No. 1 state for business by Area Development magazine for the 12th year in a row, marking an unmatched record of success and consistency in economic development.

• Hyundai Announced as a Title Sponsor for the 2025-2026 Georgia History Festival

  September 25, 2025

  The Georgia Historical Society is pleased to announce Hyundai (HMGMA) as a title sponsor for the 2025-2026 Georgia History Festival. The Festival is GHS’s signature K-12 educational program, reaching more than 250,000 students statewide from September through April each year.

• 2nd Annual Georgia Reads Day Raises Awareness of the Importance of Literacy, Highlighting the Georgia Reads Movement

  September 24, 2025

  The Georgia Council on Literacy hosted its second annual Georgia Reads Day at the College Football Hall of Fame. The event featured a Reading Rally with more than 400 Atlanta Public School students to emphasize the importance of improving Georgia’s literacy rates.

• goBeyondProfit Report Reveals Generational Divide Quietly Reshaping the Workplace

  September 23, 2025

  While the cooling job market may keep employees in place, it doesn’t guarantee motivation or loyalty. The 2025 Generosity by the Generations Report uncovers significant differences in what each generation values, offering a roadmap for leaders aiming to boost productivity and build lasting loyalty.

• Junior League of Savannah Awards 10 Teacher Wishlists, Calls on Community to Help Fulfill Hundreds More

  September 22, 2025

  The Junior League of Savannah announced today that it has awarded 10 local teachers with fully funded classroom wishlists as part of its Find the Good Day celebration. Close to 300 wishlists were submitted by educators across the region, reflecting the widespread need for classroom support.

• Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Announces Nearly $1M in Georgia Farm to Food Bank Program Awards

  September 22, 2025

  Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced that the Georgia Farm to Food Bank Program, a partnership between the Georgia Department of Agriculture and Feeding Georgia, has awarded $825,000 to eight regional food banks across the state.

• Georgia Businesses Redirecting Millions in Taxes Owed Through Foster Youth Tax Credit

  September 22, 2025

  Georgia businesses and taxpayers are seizing an unprecedented opportunity: redirecting their state income taxes to fund higher education for foster youth. The Fostering Success Act (FSA) today reported a 350 percent increase in youth served this academic year from its launch in 2023.

• Deloitte: Corporate Travel Forecast a Mixed Bag Amid Complex Conditions

  September 22, 2025

  Company travel spend holds steady, but changes are on the horizon: 3 in 4 travel managers surveyed plan to expand budgets this year (similar to 2024), but fewer expect to do so for 2026. However, the share of travel managers expecting budget cuts is up.

• SPLOST Campaign Launches to Build Transformative Community Projects

  September 19, 2025

  Community leaders and officials gathered Wednesday to kick off the campaign to renew Chatham County's Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). This county-wide November 4 referendum will continue the existing 1% sales tax to generate an estimated $700 million over six years for critical improvements across Chatham County.

• New Employee Care Playbook Ties Generosity Investments to Increased Loyalty & Productivity

  September 19, 2025

  According to the 2025 Business Generosity Report released by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO, over half (52%) of employees rate their current company’s employee care as average or failing. This dissatisfaction is largely due to a gap between what employers offer and what employees consider above-and-beyond care.

• Georgia's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.4% in August

  September 19, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia’s August 2025 unemployment rate was 3.4%, unchanged from July. The unemployment rate was nine-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Georgia’s Commercial Construction Industry Generates $80.9 Billion in Economic Output and Supports Over Half a Million Jobs

  September 18, 2025

  Georgia’s commercial construction industry plays a commanding role in powering the state’s economy, generating a staggering $80.9 billion in total economic output, according to a comprehensive new economic impact report commissioned by Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia.

• Savannah & Statesboro Locals Named to Georgia Southern University’s ‘40 Under 40’ Class of 2025

  September 17, 2025

  Savannah and Statesboro locals have been named to the Georgia Southern University Alumni Association’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2025. The honor recognizes alumni who have made significant strides in business, leadership, community, educational or philanthropic endeavors.

• WorkSource Georgia & GeorgiaDOL to Connect Skilled Workers with Cutting-Edge Private Sector Jobs

  September 17, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia’s WorkSource Georgia and the Georgia Department of Labor reaffirmed yesterday their shared commitment to strengthening Georgia’s workforce by helping unemployed Georgians transition into high-demand careers across the private sector.

• P.A.C.K. Savannah’s 2nd Annual Savannah Social Fundraiser Raises $165,000 with Contribution from PortCity Logistics

  September 16, 2025

  P.A.C.K., People of Action Caring for Kids, a public charity that packs and delivers care bags to local children in need, received a $15,000 donation from PortCity Logistics and raised $165,000 during their 2nd Annual PACK Savannah Social held on Saturday, September 6th.

• Report Reveals Challenges in Disaster Response for Georgia Farmers after Hurricane Helene

  September 16, 2025

  A new report released by the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA) reveals the immense challenges Georgia farmers faced in the first 72 hours following Hurricane Helene, the deadliest U.S. storm since Hurricane Katrina.

• Georgia Economic Development Investments Break New Record

  September 15, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced another year of steady growth for business recruitment and expansions in Fiscal Year 2025, supporting 423 facility expansions and new locations.

• Historic Savannah Foundation to Host Lecture Focusing on 19th-Century African American Education in Savannah on Sept. 18th

  September 12, 2025

  Historic Savannah Foundation, which is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary, will feature Savannah Archaeological Alliance founder Laura Seifert as a guest speaker on Thurs., Sept. 18 at the Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center, located in the Historic Kennedy Pharmacy.