February 2026 Features

• YMCA of Coastal Georgia Announces Promotion of Mary Arocha to Chief Operating Officer

  February 03, 2026

  The YMCA of Coastal Georgia announces the promotion of Mary Arocha to Chief Operating Officer, following her successful service as Interim COO over the past six months.

• Leadership Southeast Georgia Announces New Board Members & Executive Committee for the 2026 Term

  February 02, 2026

  Leadership Southeast Georgia, the region’s premier leadership development program, proudly announces its newly appointed board members and executive committee for the coming term.

• Governor Kemp Announces Third Round of Rural Site Development Grants

  February 02, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp announced the third round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority. With $4.3 million included in this latest allotment, the total investment committed to rural site development projects since the program’s launch in FY 2025 is now up to $21 million.

• Georgia Historical Society’s Georgia History Festival Continues with Family-Friendly Events

  February 02, 2026

  The Georgia Historical Society's Georgia History Festival continues in February with a weekend of educational events for students and families in recognition of the founding of Georgia on February 12th, 1733. Taking place on Saturday, February 7th, and Sunday, February 8th, the festivities begin with the Colonial Faire & Muster at Wormsloe State Historic Site. The weekend wraps up on February 8 with the statewide tradition of Super Museum Sunday.