August 2026 Features

• Tybee Talks Sustainability to Highlight Island’s Environmental Partners and Conservation Efforts

  August 31, 2026

  The City of Tybee Island will host Tybee Talks Sustainability on Wednesday, September 2nd, at 7 pm, at the Tybee Post Theater, bringing together community members and several of the organizations and individuals working every day to protect, preserve and strengthen Tybee Island’s unique coastal environment.

• UPS Invests More Than $2B to Give Customers Even Faster Service, More Control & More Resilient Global Supply Chains

  August 31, 2026

  UPS announced ongoing investments of more than $2 billion across its International, Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions businesses. The investments, which began in 2024 and will continue through 2028, help businesses move faster and navigate shifting trade routes, evolving regulations and supply chain uncertainty with greater flexibility and connectivity across key global markets.

• Julian Dunston with Coastal Consulting Management Group: How AI is Changing the Landscape of Accounting

  August 28, 2026

  Each day our inboxes are bombarded with pitches for some new way to use ChatGPT, Claude, or the latest AI platform. Employees and business owners are being forced to confront an uncomfortable possibility that technology is becoming capable of doing some of the very things we once thought made us uniquely valuable.

• Georgia Chamber Announces Office Renovation to Support Members & Staff

  August 28, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce recently completed an office renovation and redesign aimed at creating a more modern, collaborative and welcoming space for its members and staff.

• Healthy Savannah Partners with Community Members to Provide Resources to Neighborhoods

  August 27, 2026

  Healthy Savannah has completed Cohort 9 of its Community Health Advocate program, training members of the community to share vital, research-based health information in their local neighborhoods, churches and community groups.

• Trump Administration Announces $93.3M to Transform Rural Healthcare Access Across Georgia

  August 27, 2026

  The Trump Administration announced today that a $93.3 million investment is being delivered to help rural hospitals advance new state-of-the-art models of care and improve health outcomes for Georgians through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.

• Georgia Power’s Contract with OpenAI Approved; Latest Approval Will Have $950M in Annual Savings

  August 27, 2026

  Today, Georgia Power announced that its contract to serve OpenAI’s new project in Effingham County has been approved as part of the regulatory process with the Georgia Public Service Commission. Georgia Power customers are expected to see savings of at least $15 per month beginning in 2029 for the typical residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours per month.

• Final Call: Apply Now for Leadership Savannah Class of 2027

  August 26, 2026

  Now is the time to think about the emerging leaders in your organization, industry, and community who would benefit from the Leadership Savannah experience — and whose perspective, energy, and ideas would make the program even stronger. Applications for the Leadership Savannah Class of 2027 close Monday, August 31st.

• USG Foundation Raises $2.4 Million for Student Scholarships at 22nd Annual Gala

  August 26, 2026

  The University System of Georgia, through the USG Foundation, raised more than $2.4 million to support student success, an effort that culminated this weekend at the 22nd annual Board of Regents’ Scholarship & Awards Gala.

• Georgia Bankers Association Supports Launch of Industry-Owned Blockchain Network

  August 26, 2026

  Today, 39 state bankers associations announced the formation of BankChain Alliance to provide customers across the country secure, modern banking services at financial institutions of all sizes.

• Effingham IDA, Commissioners & School District Announce Historic Property Tax Relief, Jumpstarting Project Zero

  August 25, 2026

  Effingham County is preparing for the largest property tax reduction in its history, made possible through the success of Project Camellia and in partnership with the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority.

• Gov. and First Lady Kemp Lead Economic Mission to Chile and Peru

  August 25, 2026

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international economic development mission this week to Chile and Peru. In addition to direct talks with job creators who have operations in Georgia, they will meet with high-ranking government officials in both countries.

• Georgia Coastal Trade PAC: The Future of Georgia’s Trade Economy Depends on Those Who Show Up

  August 24, 2026

  For the thousands of businesses and workers connected to Georgia’s logistics, maritime, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, warehousing and international trade industries, those decisions have real economic consequences. That is why the Georgia Coastal Trade PAC (GCT-PAC) was created.

• SCCPSS High Schools Rising in U.S. News & World Report Rankings Released this Week

  August 24, 2026

  U.S. News & World Report this week released the company’s annual ranking of public high schools across the country.  Several SCCPSS schools increased their rankings and four are listed among the top 100 high schools in the state of Georgia.

• Georgia Power's Learning Power Program Marks 15 Years and 1.5M Georgia Students Reached

  August 24, 2026

  Georgia Power announced that its Learning Power program has reached a major milestone – engaging more than 1.5 million students across Georgia since 2011. The program provides free, curriculum-based resources on energy, economics, and environmental stewardship that support classroom learning and inspire future generations.

• Health Connect South to Convene the Southeast's Healthcare Community for 13th Annual Gathering

  August 21, 2026

  Health Connect South will host its 13th Annual Gathering on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, bringing together more than 1,200 healthcare executives, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and academic leaders for one of the Southeast’s largest gatherings of the healthcare community.

• Georgia Sets New Records for Labor Force and Employment in July

  August 21, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,480,790) and employment (5,301,774) in July, and that the state's unemployment rate declined to 3.3%.

• Savannah Tech & Ogeechee Tech Partner to Launch Second Private Pilot Ground School Cohort

  August 20, 2026

  Building on the success of its inaugural class, Savannah Technical College and Ogeechee Technical College are partnering with Savannah Aviation to put students in the pilot’s seat this fall.

• SEC Volleyball Returns to Savannah in November and Local Businesses Can Get in the Game

  August 20, 2026

  As the Allstate SEC Volleyball Tournament returns to Savannah in November, the Savannah Sports Council is inviting local businesses to become Local Contributors and help create an exceptional experience for student-athletes, fans and visitors while showcasing Savannah on a national stage.

• Thomas & Hutton Marks 80 Years of Growth, Leadership, & Community Impact

  August 19, 2026

  Five years can change a company considerably. When Thomas & Hutton celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2021, the firm had 13 offices and was guided by its fifth generation of leadership. Today, T&H enters its 80th year with 19 offices across six states, expanded capabilities through two strategic mergers, and a sixth generation of leaders shaping what comes next.

• Telfair Museums Appoints New Executive Director

  August 19, 2026

  Telfair Museums is very pleased to announce the appointment of Caitlín Doherty as the Museum's new Executive Director. Doherty is an accomplished museum leader with 25 years of curatorial and executive director experience spanning three continents and positions in both contemporary art institutions as well as historic building museums.

• Deadline Approaching: Apply for Leadership Savannah by August 31st

  August 18, 2026

  There are only a few weeks left to apply for the Leadership Savannah Class of 2027. Applications are open now and will close on August 31st. For more than 65 years, Leadership Savannah has brought together emerging and established leaders from across the community for an immersive experience designed to build stronger, more informed leaders.

• Fostering Success Act Spotlight: Walter & Leslie Kurtz

  August 18, 2026

  For Leslie and Walter Kurtz, the challenges facing youth who age out of Georgia’s foster care system aren’t abstract. They’re personal.

• UCB Selects Georgia for New U.S. Biologics Manufacturing Facility; $5B Economic Impact & 330 Permanent Jobs

  August 18, 2026

  UCB announced that it has selected Gwinnett County, Georgia as the location for its new U.S. biologics manufacturing facility. The campus will be state-of-the art, using a digital-first approach by leveraging AI, robotics, and automation while being natural resources efficient.

• Tybee Island Named South’s Best Family-Friendly Beach Town for Second Consecutive Year

  August 17, 2026

  Tybee Island has once again earned national recognition as a premier destination for family vacations, winning Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Southern United States in the 2026 Wherever Awards for the second consecutive year.