April 2026 Features

• Architects Visit Schools as SCCPSS Launches Middle School Architecture Studio Program

  April 22, 2026

  In recognition of National Architecture Week, the Savannah Chapter of the American Institute of Architects visited eight SCCPSS schools to introduce students to the exciting world of architecture through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.

• Technology Association Of Georgia Announces Top 40 Innovative Companies In Georgia

  April 22, 2026

  The Technology Association of Georgia is proud to announce the 2026 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia, recognizing 40 Georgia-based technology companies whose innovations are making significant contributions to the state’s technology economy.

• Office of Governor & Georgia Historical Society Induct Saxby Chambliss & Chris Womack as Georgia Trustees, the State’s Highest Honor

  April 21, 2026

  Two accomplished Georgians have been inducted by the Office of the Governor of Georgia and the Georgia Historical Society as the 2026 Georgia Trustees, the state’s highest honor.

• Hire a Summer 500 High School Student. Shape Savannah’s Future

  April 20, 2026

  The Summer 500 Program returns for 2026—bringing together the City of Savannah, Chatham County, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, and the local business community to create meaningful, paid work opportunities for local high school students.

• Georgia’s Only Night-Lit Par 3 Course Opens April 25 at Lanier Islands Resort

  April 20, 2026

  A new type of golf experience for all skill levels has officially arrived in the Southeast. As part of a major investment to revolutionize its golf program, Lanier Islands Resort announced today that The Six will officially open on April 25th.

• Legislative Session Wraps with Key Wins for Savannah and State Priorities

  April 17, 2026

  With the Georgia General Assembly now officially adjourned sine die, the 2025–2026 legislative biennium has come to a close. Lawmakers finalized priority legislation in the final days of the session, sending approved bills to Governor Brian Kemp for consideration. He now has until May 12th to sign or veto legislation; any bill not acted upon by that date will automatically become law.

• Erin Fountain Named Interim CEO of the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce

  April 17, 2026

  The Bryan County Chamber of Commerce has named Erin Fountain as Interim Chief Executive Officer, stepping into the role with nearly two decades of involvement and leadership within the organization.

• Georgia Labor Force and Employment Hit Record Highs

  April 17, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that in February Georgia’s labor force and employment rose to all-time highs of 5.45 million and 5.25 million, respectively. The February unemployment rate was 3.6%, which is 0.8 percentage point lower than the national unemployment rate and 0.2 percentage point higher than Georgia’s rate one year ago.

• World Trade Center Savannah to Host Seventh Annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon on May 6th

  April 16, 2026

  World Trade Center Savannah will host its seventh annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon Wednesday, May 6th at the Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Drive. The keynote speaker will be Brown University professor and economist Mark Blyth.

• Sonny Perdue to Retire as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia

  April 16, 2026

  University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue announced today he will retire, capping more than four decades in public service that began in Houston County and grew to include roles in the Georgia State Senate, two terms as governor and as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

• Best in Georgia Tourism Recognized by GACVB with 2026 Georgia Tourism Excellence Awards

  April 16, 2026

  The 2026 Georgia Tourism Excellence Awards were presented at the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus Annual Conference. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding achievements across Georgia’s tourism industry, celebrating the individuals and organizations setting new standards in marketing, leadership, innovation, and community impact.

• Franchising Continues to Grow Despite Economic Headwinds

  April 16, 2026

  Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, interest in franchise ownership continues to grow as more professionals explore structured paths to entrepreneurship. Advisors at The Perfect Franchise say shifting workforce dynamics, combined with a desire for greater control over income and career direction, are driving sustained demand for franchise opportunities across a range of industries.

• Leadership Southeast Georgia Explores Economic Development Assets & Community Impact in Bryan County

  April 14, 2026

  Leadership Southeast Georgia participants gathered in Bryan County April 2–3 for the third session of the regional leadership program, focusing on the infrastructure, industry and community assets that shape economic development across the region.

• Proposals Requested for the Purchase and Development of Non-Industrial Property

  April 14, 2026

  The Liberty County Development Authority is seeking proposals from qualified developers for the purchase and development of approximately 299.72 acres of non-industrial real estate located in Liberty County. The property consists of eight separate parcels.

• Gov. Kemp Has a Lot of Bills on His Desk after Lawmakers Finished Their Work

  April 14, 2026

  Georgia lawmakers went home in a flurry of ripped paper, as is the custom at the end of the 40-day legislative session. Some bills found bipartisan support while others were pushed through by the Republican majorities in each chamber. Gov. Brian Kemp has already signed a couple of measures, but most of them await his pen.

• Registration Open for 2026 Mayor’s Small Business Conference

  April 13, 2026

  Registration is now open for the 2026 Mayor’s Small Business Conference, taking place on Tuesday, May 7th at the Savannah Civic Center.

• Georgia Power Highlights Career Opportunities During Lineworker Appreciation Month

  April 13, 2026

  Georgia Power, the state's leading electric utility serving 2.8 million customers, is joining other utilities across the country in marking April as Lineworker Appreciation Month. This April, the company is highlighting the work of local power crews who are helping to power the future of Georgia during an extraordinary period of economic growth and expansion.

• Visit Savannah Wins Excellence in Marketing Strategy Award

  April 10, 2026

  Visit Savannah has been honored with the Excellence in Marketing Strategy Award, recognizing a bold and innovative campaign that elevated the destination’s brand, engaged target audiences, and delivered measurable impact.

• Research Shows East Coast Gateway Best Choice for Atlanta, Memphis & Nashville

  April 10, 2026

  New findings from Georgia Tech researchers show the Port of Savannah saves shippers more than $1,000 per container to Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville, compared to West Coast gateways.

• AG Chris Carr Announces Kickoff of 15th Annual Legal Food Frenzy to Support Georgia’s Regional Food Banks

  April 10, 2026

  Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, Feeding Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia today announced the kickoff of the 15th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy – a statewide two-week fundraising competition to benefit Georgia’s regional food banks.

• Understanding the 1031 Like-Kind Exchange: A Practical Guide for Real Estate Investors Part Three – Tax Implications, Planning, & Best Practices

  April 09, 2026

  The first two articles in this series addressed the basic concept of a 1031 exchange and the structure and timing of standard and reverse exchanges.

• Georgia's Highway System Earns #2 Ranking in National Report

  April 09, 2026

  Georgia’s highway system has been ranked second in the nation for overall cost-effectiveness and condition, according to the nonprofit public policy research organization, the Reason Foundation.

• Gulfstream Hosts Skyward, a Reimagined Customer & Industry Event In Savannah

  April 08, 2026

  Gulfstream welcomed nearly 2,000 attendees from 6 continents and more than 30 countries to Skyward, its newly reimagined customer event in Savannah to discuss the various topics and trends impacting business aviation.

• SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference Returns to Atlanta

  April 08, 2026

  SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference, the largest annual gathering of America’s future skilled workforce, will convene in Atlanta in June. This dynamic event will bring together more than 19,000 attendees, including middle school, high school and college/postsecondary students, teachers, school administrators and business partners.

• Georgia Power Continues Focus on Improving Reliability through Grid Investment Program

  April 07, 2026

  As access to reliable and affordable energy continues to drive economic growth in Georgia, Georgia Power continues to strengthen and enhance the state's power grid through its Grid Investment Program. Over the last three years, Georgia Power has invested $1.3 billion in grid improvements approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission through the program.