May 2026 Features

• New PIT Count Shows Progress in Chatham-Savannah Homelessness Response

  May 21, 2026

  Chatham-Savannah’s coordinated response to homelessness continues to show measurable progress, according to the newly released 2026 Point-in-Time Count from the Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless, on behalf of the Chatham Savannah County Interagency Council on Homelessness.

• The Georgia Chamber Announces Second Year of Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition

  May 21, 2026

  On Monday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce with Synovus, now merged with Pinnacle Financial Partners, announced that nominations for the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia competition have opened.

• Portman’s Music Superstore Celebrates 90 Years as Georgia's Oldest Continuously Operated Music Retailer

  May 21, 2026

  Portman’s Music Superstore, a cornerstone of music retail and music education across Georgia and South Carolina, is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026.

• Georgia Labor Force & Employment Hit New Records as Unemployment Holds Steady at 3.5%

  May 21, 2026

• New Chamber Survey Highlights the Strength and Needs of Small Businesses

  May 20, 2026

  Following a successful Savannah Small Business Week, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce has released the results of its first-ever small business survey, offering new insight into the challenges, priorities and opportunities facing the local companies that help power the Coastal Empire’s economy.

• Bottoms Dominates Democratic Governor Primary as Jones & Jackson Head for GOP Runoff

  May 20, 2026

  Georgians who pulled a Democratic ballot Tuesday had a clear preference for governor, but Republican voters were divided, giving no GOP contender for governor a majority.

• Republicans Send Two to Runoff in Georgia U.S. Senate Race

  May 20, 2026

  Republican voters winnowed their field of candidates for U.S. Senate Tuesday, sending U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and former college football coach Derek Dooley to the June 16 primary runoff election.

• Startup Savannah Opens Applications for SPARK Savannah Summer 2026

  May 19, 2026

  Startup Savannah announced that applications are now open for the summer cohort of SPARK Savannah, a dynamic accelerator program created to empower the next generation of startups and small businesses. Applications will remain open through May 25th.

• Georgia Humanities Celebrates New Leadership, Student Achievement, and Community Programs

  May 19, 2026

  Georgia Humanities is pleased to share a season of exciting milestones—from new organizational leadership to student scholars heading to the national stage, a celebrated Smithsonian traveling exhibition, and the launch of a statewide speakers bureau connecting communities across the state.

• Governor Brian Kemp Issues Proclamation Recognizing Georgia Hospital Week

  May 18, 2026

  In recognition of National Hospital Week, Governor Brian Kemp has officially proclaimed this week, as Georgia Hospital Week, honoring the dedicated healthcare professionals, caregivers, and hospital teams who serve communities across the state every day.

• Governor Calls Special Session for Redistricting and to Resolve QR Code Voting Issue

  May 15, 2026

  Georgia lawmakers will return to the state Capitol on June 17th to contend with two election-related issues under an order signed Wednesday by Gov. Brian Kemp.

• Georgia Chamber Releases Legislative Scorecard Ahead of May 19th Primary & Encourages Voter Participation

  May 15, 2026

  As Georgia approaches the May 19th primary election, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce released its legislative scorecard, which is a comprehensive resource designed to help business leaders and voters better understand the outcomes of the legislative session and how elected officials voted on key issues impacting Georgia’s economic competitiveness.

• The Griffin-Spalding Regional Airport Break Ground on Georgia's First New Airport Since 2008

  May 14, 2026

  Georgia-based, full-service consulting firm Croy, in partnership with the Griffin-Spalding Airport Authority and the Griffin-Spalding County Area Regional Airport Authority, has broken ground on the Replacement Griffin-Spalding County Airport in the City of Griffin.

• CLG Expands in Savannah Footprint with High Capacity, Port-Centric Facility

  May 13, 2026

  Coastal Logistics Group announced the relocation of its secondary Savannah operations to a new facility at 135 Distribution Drive. The move, just down the street from its previous location at 40 Sonny Perdue Drive, reflects CLG’s continued investment in the Savannah market and its commitment to strengthening support for customers operating through the Port of Savannah.

• Governor Trims Some Proposed Spending from Budget

  May 13, 2026

  State lawmakers passed a budget that was about $1 billion larger than what Gov. Brian Kemp expects Georgia will collect in tax revenue next fiscal year, so he took a scalpel to their spending plan. The fiscal year 2027 budget he signed Tuesday trims $300 million from spending that the General Assembly had added.

• Bigger Savings for Ratepayers: Agreement Offers $285M in Annual Savings for Georgia Power Customers

  May 13, 2026

  Georgia Power and the Public Interest Advocacy Staff of the Georgia Public Service Commission have reached a stipulated agreement in two cases originally filed with the Georgia PSC in February – the Fuel Cost Recovery case and Storm Cost Recovery case.

• AT&T, Compudopt Provide 100 Laptops to Goodwill Southeast Georgia

  May 12, 2026

  AT&T and Compudopt provided Goodwill Southeast Georgia and Combat Boots 2 The Boardroom 100 refurbished laptops today to distribute to Savannah residents and veterans.

• Fifth Annual Electric Mobility Summit Draws Industry Leaders to Athens

  May 12, 2026

  More than 250 representatives from industry, government and academia gathered in Athens for the fifth annual Electric Mobility Summit at the University of Georgia. Organized by UGA’s Georgia Network for Electric Mobility, the summit centered on how emerging technologies can be more effectively integrated into real-world transportation systems across Georgia and the broader Southeast “Battery Belt.”

• Historic Savannah Foundation Announces 2026 HSF Preservation Award Winners

  May 11, 2026

  Historic Savannah Foundation honored eight 2026 HSF Preservation Award winners at a special ceremony at Common Restaurant on May 7th. In honor of National Preservation Month, HSF presented awards to individuals and organizations whose projects demonstrate the highest level of excellence for preservation in Savannah and Chatham County.

• How Georgia Cities Are Tackling Housing

  May 11, 2026

  Housing has been a growing focus for Georgia cities and for GMA particularly in recent years since the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic disruptions and displacements it caused. At the association's May Board of Directors meeting, staff outlined the organization's policy work and efforts to document what cities are doing on housing, and board members from six cities shared what's happening in their own communities.

• World Trade Center Savannah Names Ardry Trading Company 2026 International Business of the Year

  May 08, 2026

  World Trade Center Savannah hosted its seventh annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon Wednesday, in conjunction with World Trade Month.

• Launch Savannah Minority Business Accelerator Program Now Accepting Applications

  May 08, 2026

  Applications for the third cohort of Launch Savannah Minority Business Accelerator are now live -the announcement was made at the Mayor’s Small Business Conference, courtesy of the City of Savannah Economic Development Department, as part of 2026 Savannah Small Business Week.

• Georgia Main Street Network Surpasses $1.01 Billion in 2025 Community Impact

  May 08, 2026

  The Georgia Main Street Program, housed within the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, today announced that 101 designated communities statewide reported more than $1.01 billion in public and private reinvestment.

• Free & Open to the Public: Savannah Area Chamber Hosts Small Business Job Fair May 13th

  May 07, 2026

  The  Chamber will host a Small Business Job Fair on Wednesday, May 13th, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at the Savannah Civic Center, offering local employers and job seekers a direct opportunity to connect.

• May Matters: Georgia Chamber Urges Georgia Employers to Share Primary Election Participation Information

  May 07, 2026

  With just a week left until the Georgia primary election and early voting going until May 15th , May Matters is calling on Georgia employers to play a simple but powerful role in strengthening their communities: encourage employees and customers to vote.