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• Twelve HunterMaclean Attorneys Honored as 2025 Georgia Trend Legal Elite

  December 04, 2025

  HunterMaclean, a leading business law firm with offices in Savannah and St. Simons Island, is honored to announce that twelve attorneys were recently recognized as 2025 Legal Elite by Georgia Trend.

• Georgia’s 2026 High Demand Career List gets Green Light from State Workforce Development Board

  December 04, 2025

  Georgia’s High Demand Career List for 2026 – a strategic blueprint for workforce development in the Peach State- has officially been approved for implementation by the State Workforce Development Board. The HDCL reflects collaborations among multiple state agencies to advance Governor Brian Kemp’s Top State for Talent initiative.

• AG Chris Carr Warns of Holiday Scams

  December 04, 2025

  Attorney General Chris Carr’s Consumer Protection Division is encouraging Georgians to shop safely this holiday season and look out for scams that could hurt their wallet or lead to identity theft.

• Byrd Cookie Company Joins Georgia’s Iconic Companies with Business History Initiative Marker

  December 03, 2025

  The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) will dedicate a new historical marker on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., recognizing Byrd Cookie Company as the newest honoree of the Georgia Business History Initiative and commemorating more than a century of contributions to Georgia’s commercial and community life.

• Shop Local with Georgia’s Small Business Exporters

  December 03, 2025

  This holiday season, celebrate the spirit with Georgia’s small business community by choosing gifts made right here in the Peach State, including a few that are also shipped to customers around the world. Small businesses make up more than 80% of Georgia exporters, and their creativity and innovation shine especially bright during the holidays.

• Georgia Farm Bureau to Hold Annual Convention

  December 03, 2025

  Georgia Farm Bureau members will gather on Jekyll Island Dec. 7-9 for the organization’s 88th annual convention. The convention theme, “Rise and Thrive,” emphasizes Georgia farmers’ resiliency in the year since Hurricane Helene and how the organization has led the charge to support their recovery.

• Savannah Tech & Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Commemorate Landmark Apprenticeship Partnership with Official Signing Ceremony

  December 02, 2025

  Savannah Technical College, the premier provider of career-ready technical education and workforce development in Coastal Georgia, and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) celebrated a major career development milestone today with the formal signing ceremony for their new apprenticeship partnership.

• Rethinking Community Engagement: Empowering Employees to Give Back

  December 02, 2025

  A new model of generosity to the community has emerged in the 2025 Business Generosity Report – one based on supporting individual employee giving. The data clearly indicates that the majority of employees hope to see generosity reflected throughout the business—both internally and externally.

• Georgia Lottery Reaches Over $30 Billion for Education

  December 02, 2025

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the Georgia Lottery Corporation has raised over $30 billion for education in the State of Georgia since its inception in 1993. These funds have enabled millions of Georgians to receive essential early learning through the Georgia Pre-K program and provided the opportunity for higher education through the HOPE Scholarship and Grant programs.

• Great Dane to Commemorate 125th Anniversary with Mayor Proclamation Event in Johnson Square

  December 01, 2025

  Great Dane, a leader in transportation solutions founded in Savannah, GA, will host a public commemoration on Monday, December 1st to commemorate the conclusion of the company’s 125th anniversary year. The event will take place in historic Johnson Square, honoring the company’s deep roots and enduring history within the Savannah community.

• CEO of The Georgia Center for Nonprofits: When Georgians Give, We Strengthen the Ties that Bind Us

  December 01, 2025

  Nonprofits are the invisible infrastructure that strengthens our communities and supports people through every stage of life. Whether we’re relaxing at a local park, enjoying date night at a neighborhood theater, receiving care at a nonprofit clinic, or adopting a new family from an animal rescue, nonprofits are woven into our daily lives.

• Georgia’s Record-Breaking Enrollment Reflects Investment in Workforce and Talent

  December 01, 2025

  Both the Technical College System of Georgia and the University System of Georgia achieved record-breaking enrollment in 2025, signaling strong momentum in building the state’s talent pipeline.

• Virginia Transformer to Create 400 Jobs in Effingham Expansion

  November 21, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that Virginia Transformer Corp. will invest $40 million to expand its existing manufacturing facility near Rincon, creating over 400 new jobs in Effingham County. The Rincon facility operates as Georgia Transformer.

• AAA: Upwards of 2.3 Million Georgians Expected to Travel for Thanksgiving

  November 21, 2025

  AAA projects that 2.3 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, which runs from Tuesday, November 25th to Monday, December 1st. This marks a 1.4% increase over last year and sets a new record for Thanksgiving travel in Georgia.

• Alfredo Ortiz of the Job Creators Network: Georgia’s Smartest Tax Strategy Also Builds Tomorrow’s Workforce

  November 21, 2025

  Georgia businesses are constantly seeking ways to reduce their tax burden, strengthen their workforce, and invest in long-term economic growth. Georgia’s new foster care tax credit delivers on all three.

• AT&T Honored for Unwavering Commitment to Connecting Georgians to Greater Possibility

  November 20, 2025

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced AT&T Georgia as the recipient of the 2025 goBeyondProfit Champion Award. AT&T was nominated and selected by fellow Georgia business leaders for its commitment to connecting Georgians to greater possibility, demonstrating that purpose and profit are intrinsically linked.

• City of Savannah Recaps FY2026 Budget Retreat, Invites Residents to Upcoming Public Hearings

  November 20, 2025

  The City of Savannah is recapping its annual FY2026 Budget Retreat, held Monday at the Savannah Civic Center, where City Council, the City Manager, and staff spent a full day publicly reviewing the proposed budget, discussing strategic priorities, and outlining how resources will be invested in neighborhoods throughout Savannah.

• Secretary of State Completes GOALS System Rollout; New Licensing Hub Leads the Way in Faster, Smarter Professional Licensing

  November 20, 2025

  Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joined local officials and agency staff on Thursday to mark the complete rollout of the Georgia Online Application & Licensing System (GOALS) - the driving force behind Georgia’s newly unveiled, state-of-the-art licensing framework.

• City of Port Wentworth Development Authority to Host Economic Outlook Luncheon

  November 19, 2025

  The City of Port Wentworth’s Economic Development Authority announces its annual economic outlook luncheon that will explore the current landscape and future opportunities in our region. “The 2026 Outlook: Economics. Politics. Business.” is slated for Wednesday, Dec. 17th at the Georgia Tech Savannah Campus.

• Port of Savannah Container Volumes Up 4% Through October

  November 18, 2025

  The Port of Savannah handled 4.8 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in calendar year 2025 through October, up 183,250 TEUs or 4 percent. Monthly volumes in October totaled 452,934 TEUs, a decrease of 8.4 percent or 41,325 TEUs compared to October 2024.

• Superintendent Woods: We Must Act Now to Strengthen and Sustain Georgia’s Educator Workforce

  November 18, 2025

  As State School Superintendent, my top priority is making sure our education system prepares every student for life – for productive, successful, fulfilling futures. That starts with investing in our educators, the people who make learning possible.

• The Inaugural Savannah Southern Half Marathon Welcomes Nearly 4,500 Runners to the Historic Streets of Savannah

  November 17, 2025

  The inaugural Savannah Southern Half Marathon drew nearly 4,500 participants to Savannah on Nov. 15th. The event featured two distances, the marquee half marathon and the Fleet Feet 5K, each offering runners a one-of-a-kind tour through the city of Savannah.

• Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes Unveils Bold Strategic Plan to Transform Georgia Department of Labor

  November 17, 2025

  Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes today unveiled a new comprehensive strategic plan for the Georgia Department of Labor — a bold blueprint for transformation grounded in innovation, operational excellence, and elevated public service. The plan reimagines how the department functions, with a clear mission to rebuild trust, modernize systems, and lead with purpose — all in service of a stronger, more resilient Georgia economy.

• USG Enrollment Surges to Record High, Marking Third Year of Growth

  November 17, 2025

  University System of Georgia enrollment climbed this fall to an all-time record of 382,142 students. The 4.8% increase in enrollment over Fall 2024 marks a third consecutive year of growth for the system.

• Vaden Automotive Expands Footprint in Hinesville with Acquisition of Mike Reed Chevrolet

  November 14, 2025

  Vaden Automotive is proud to announce its acquisition of Mike Reed Chevrolet, a dealership that has served the Hinesville and Liberty County communities for more than two decades.

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