March 2026 Features

• The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire Announces 2026 Board Officers, Welcomes New Board Members

  March 23, 2026

  The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire – Savannah's leading organization dedicated to helping citizens proactively manage conflict and creating a more conflict-resilient community – is pleased to announce the elected officers who will lead the organization’s 2026 Board of Directors and to welcome eight new board members.

• Google Announces Initiative to Scale Energy Affordability Programs for Georgia Communities Statewide

  March 23, 2026

  Google announced an Energy Impact Fund in partnership with Georgia Power to support programs that expand access for families to energy-saving technologies that will lead to lower electric bills and stronger local energy systems across Georgia.

• Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper Announces March 23–29 as Georgia Ag Week

  March 23, 2026

  Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced that Georgia Ag Week will be celebrated March 23–29, 2026. The annual statewide celebration recognizes Georgia’s No. 1 industry and honors the farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers who drive the state’s economy and sustain communities in every corner of Georgia.

• Hasbro Celebrates Grand Opening of Midway Distribution Center

  March 20, 2026

  Hasbro, Inc., a leading games, IP and toy company, today celebrated the opening of its new 600,000-square-foot distribution center in Midway, in partnership with GXO. The state-of-the-art facility represents a significant milestone as Hasbro's first U.S. warehouse fully developed, leased, and branded by the company.

• Governor Kemp & Commissioner Wilson Featured at Georgia Chamber’s First State of Economic Development

  March 20, 2026

  Yesterday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Georgia Economic Developers Association, hosted the State of Economic Development. The inaugural event was met with over 400 attendees and is part of the Chamber’s “State of” series,

• Hyundai Expands Commitment to Health, Nutrition, & Sustainability in Coastal Georgia

  March 19, 2026

  Hyundai announced renewed support for three leading nonprofit organizations serving the Savannah region: Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire, Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, and Ducks Unlimited. This investment underscores Hyundai's long-term commitment to communities surrounding Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America.

• New Proposal Keeps Georgia's Voting System in Place till '28, Despite QR Codes

  March 19, 2026

  Georgia representatives abandoned a deadline to change the state’s voting technology before this November’s election, advancing a bill Tuesday that delays a switch to hand-marked paper ballots until the 2028 election year.

• UGA SBDC Business Summit Coming to Savannah May 5th for Small Business Week

  March 18, 2026

  As part of Savannah Small Business Week, the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center in Savannah will host the UGA SBDC Business Summit on May 5th, at the Savannah Convention Center.

• Middle Market Business Optimism Surges to Near-Historic Levels as Companies See Big Boost in Productivity from Improvements in Tech, Ops, & AI

  March 18, 2026

  Middle market businesses are entering 2026 with surging confidence, with 77% expressing positive outlooks for company performance over the next 12 months—approaching historic highs—even as only half view the broader U.S. economy positively, according to a Sentiment Survey of 750 financial decision-makers at companies with $10M-$1B in revenue.

• Leadership Southeast Georgia Explores Military Partnerships and Regional Economy

  March 17, 2026

  Leadership Southeast Georgia participants recently gathered in Liberty, Long and McIntosh counties March 5-6 for Session Two of the regional leadership program. The session focused on the significant role military installations play in the regional economy and the partnerships and natural resources that support both military personnel and local communities.

• Georgia Film Week Connects Industry, Lawmakers, and Student

  March 17, 2026

  Georgia Film Week this week to unify policymakers, industry professionals, educators, and students for a dynamic, statewide celebration of Georgia’s film and television industry.  On Wednesday, Film Day will kick off at the State Capitol, where industry leaders and public officials will gather under the Gold Dome to recognize the economic and cultural impact of film and television across the state.

• TEDxSavannah Announces Exciting Line-Up Featuring 14 Local Thought Leaders for 15th Annual Event

  March 16, 2026

  TEDxSavannah, an independently organized celebration of ideas, based on the international TED talk phenomenon — is thrilled to announce the line-up of 14 talented, local speakers for TEDxSavannah 2026, which will take place on Friday, May 15th at the Fine Arts Auditorium at Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus.

• TCSG Secures $5M to Power Workforce Training in High-Demand Industries

  March 16, 2026

  The Technical College System of Georgia and its Office of Workforce Development/WorkSource Georgia are expanding efforts to strengthen the state’s talent pipeline through a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

• Exotec & Komar Distribution Services Launch Next-Generation Automated Fulfillment Center in Savannah to Meet Surge in D2C Demand

  March 13, 2026

  As direct-to-consumer demand accelerates and brands face mounting pressure to deliver faster with tighter margins, Exotec, a global warehouse robotics leader, today announced a major automation deployment with Komar Distribution Services, a leading 3PL and division of Komar.

• GeorgiaForward Announces New Young Gamechangers Cohort

  March 13, 2026

  GeorgiaForward has announced the newest class of participants for its nationally recognized Young Gamechangers program, continuing a tradition of cultivating Georgia’s next generation of civic and community leaders.

• Phoebe Putney Health System CEO Scott Steiner: Next Generation 911 is Critical to Rural Communities

  March 13, 2026

  Phoebe Putney Health System CEO Scott Steiner outlines why modernizing Georgia’s emergency communication system through Next Generation 911 is essential to ensuring every Georgian can receive lifesaving care when every second counts.

• City Council Approves Civic Legacy – Arena Removal Project, Partial Parking Lot Closure Set for Mid-March

  March 12, 2026

  City Council approved a $10.9 million Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Civic Legacy – Arena Removal Project at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center. With approval secured, construction activities will begin March 18, starting with an exterior fence, interior work and site preparation.

• TCSG Announces 2026 Adult Education Student & Teacher of the Year Award Winners

  March 12, 2026

  The Technical College System of Georgia has announced the recipients of its 2026 statewide adult education honors, recognizing a student and instructor whose dedication reflects the life-changing impact of adult learning programs across Georgia.

• Taxes, Electricity Cost, & Elections Emerge as Top Topics for Final Weeks of Georgia General Assembly

  March 11, 2026

  Georgia legislators are preparing for fierce debates on tax cuts, data centers, and voting during the final sprint of lawmaking this year. After last week’s deadline for bills to pass either the House or Senate, the General Assembly’s priorities have come into focus.

• GeorgiaForward Announces 2026 Youth Forum to Empower Youth and Tomorrow’s Civic Leaders

  March 11, 2026

  GeorgiaForward, in partnership with the Georgia Municipal Association, is pleased to announce the 2026 Youth Forum, a transformative leadership and civic engagement event designed for youth councils and young leaders from across the state.

• NAWIC Coastal Georgia Celebrates Women in Construction Week 2026 with Community Events and Industry Engagement

  March 10, 2026

  The Coastal Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction celebrated another action-packed Women in Construction Week for 2026, held March 1st–7th. The week included a full schedule of events highlighting the vital role women play in the construction industry and inspiring the next generation of builders.

• Construction Ready’s 2026 CareerExpo Connected 8,500 Georgia Students with Careers

  March 10, 2026

  Construction Ready held its 20th annual CareerExpo in February at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. More than 8,500 students from across Georgia attended the CareerExpo, the state’s largest youth workforce development event for the construction industry.

• Georgia’s ’26 Elections Draw Big Fields of Candidates Running for State’s Top Offices

  March 09, 2026

  The slate of candidates for this year’s Georgia elections is now set, sparking a fierce competition before primaries in two months and general elections in November.

• Savannah Downtown Business Association Hosts “Savannah Steel Basketball Takeover” March Luncheon

  March 09, 2026

  The Savannah Downtown Business Association invites members and the community to attend the Savannah Steel Basketball Takeover luncheon on Wednesday.

• Georgia CVB's Celebrates Billions in Tourism Impact During Annual Tourism Day at the Capitol

  March 09, 2026

  At the Annual Tourism Day at the Capitol, the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus presented a ceremonial $5.1 billion check to Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, underscoring the powerful economic impact of Georgia’s tourism industry. GACVB President & CEO Amanda Dyson-Thornton joined state tourism leaders to highlight how tourism continues to drive jobs, support communities, and fuel economic growth across Georgia.