March 2026 Features

• Effingham County Chamber Launches “Bridles & Bourbon”

  March 31, 2026

  The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Title Sponsor Lang Commercial Real Estate, is proud to announce the debut of Bridles & Bourbon - a new Derby-inspired signature event set for May 2nd, at Rincon’s City Club at Lost Plantation.

• Augusta's Papa Mountain Wins 2026 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest Grand Prize

  March 31, 2026

  Papa Mountain secured the top spot in the 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product competition for its product, Garlic and Herb Bread Rolls, rising to the top of 180 products entered in 12 categories.

• Georgia Communities Honored for Innovative Programs

  March 30, 2026

  The Georgia City-County Management Association recently honored four communities with a 2026 Community Program Award for their innovative programs.

• AT&T Georgia President Riley Blount: Celebrating Two Million Fiber Locations in Georgia

  March 27, 2026

  AT&T Fiber is now available to more than two million residential and business locations in Georgia. President of AT&T Georgia Riley Blount talks about this announcement and waking up every day with the mission to connect more Georgians to greater possibility.

• Visit Savannah Hosts Southern Living Home Summit, Showcasing the Spirit and Flavor of Our City

  March 27, 2026

  Last week, Visit Savannah had the distinct honor of hosting Southern Living’s Home Summit, welcoming top editors, designers, and tastemakers to experience the charm and creativity that define our destination.

• GPA Welcomes New President of Gateway Terminals Savannah

  March 26, 2026

  Gateway Terminals Savannah has announced the appointment of Bryan Blalock as President effective April 13th. Blalock will succeed the current President of Gateway Terminals Savannah, Kevin Price - who will transition to the Georgia Ports Authority leadership team as the newly announced President on July 1st.

• More Than 60 Million American Homeowners Plan to Dig This Spring — Here’s How to Stay Safe Before Breaking Ground

  March 26, 2026

  Spring digging season is here, and it’s a busy one. In observance of April as National Safe Digging Month, Georgia 811 and its utility partners are reminding everyone to contact 811 before breaking ground this season – and a new national survey shows just how high the stakes are.

• Looking Beyond the Logo: How a Growing Institution is Redefining Momentum

  March 24, 2026

  The feeling of momentum is palpable on the campus of Savannah Technical College. Over the past year, unmistakable evidence explains why. Enrollment is up, new programs align with the region’s fastest-growing industries, and student outcomes remain strong.

• 24th Candler Clays was Another Record Success for St. Joseph's/Candler Cancer Care

  March 24, 2026

  The 24th Annual Candler Clays Charity Shoot and Auction once again raised a record amount, bringing in $313,514. The funds provide ongoing and critical support to St. Joseph’s/Candler Foundations’ Advancements in Cancer Care initiatives across Savannah, Bluffton, Hilton Head and surrounding regions.

• Georgia Strengthens Career Pathways to Support Students and State Economy

  March 24, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Education is updating how career pathways are organized in schools, transitioning from 17 Career Clusters to a modernized, streamlined structure of 14 Career Clusters aligned with today’s workforce needs.

• 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.