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• Georgia Historical Society Premieres New Georgia Day Video Exploring the Thirteenth Colony’s Founding

  February 13, 2026

  In recognition of the 293rd anniversary of Georgia’s founding on February 12, 1733, the Georgia Historical Society premieres a new Georgia Day video today, marking Georgia Day 2026.

• Georgia Leaders Selected for 2026 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

  February 12, 2026

  GeorgiaForward has selected 50 promising young leaders to serve the organization’s 2026 Young Gamechangers program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administered by the Georgia Municipal Association.

• Kevin Price to Join Georgia Ports Reporting to CEO Griff Lynch

  February 11, 2026

  Georgia Ports Authority has appointed Kevin Price as President reporting to CEO Griff Lynch effective July 1st, with a longer-term transition plan to assume the role of President and CEO in mid-2027.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts 37th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany

  February 10, 2026

  Last week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its 37th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt, a premier statewide recruitment initiative designed to showcase the economic advantages of doing business in Georgia. The event took place on February 4th–6th in Southwest Georgia but the event’s impact and vision extended far beyond Southwest Georgia, with a continued focus on attracting investment, creating jobs, and building partnerships that benefit communities across the entire state.

• Ghana’s U.S. Ambassador Victor Emmanuel Smith Visits Savannah to Strengthen Trade and Investment Ties

  February 09, 2026

  Last week, Ghana’s Ambassador to the U.S. His Excellency Victor Emmanuel Smith visited Savannah to strengthen trade and investment ties between Ghana and the Greater Savannah region during the Greater Savannah-Ghana Business Forum.

• TCSG State Board Elects Buzz Law as Chair & Carvel Lewis as Vice Chair

  February 09, 2026

  The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia today announced the election of new board leadership for 2026, naming longtime board member Buzz Law as Chair and Carvel Lewis as Vice Chair.

• Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Announces Speakers For Upcoming Event

  February 06, 2026

  Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum is proud to announce the speakers for this year’s Forum in Savannah  scheduled for Tuesday, February 24th at  Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees’ Garden.

• AT&T Expands Fiber Network to More Than Two Million Customer Locations in Georgia

  February 06, 2026

  AT&T Fiber is now available to more than two million residential and business locations in Georgia. The expanded network gives more customers access to super-fast internet speeds up to 5-Gigs. AT&T made the announcement at an event in Albany alongside local and state leaders.

• Survey: Companies Take a More Cautious Approach to Corporate Philanthropy as Political & Economic Pressures Mount

  February 06, 2026

  Amid heightened scrutiny, companies are retreating from issues perceived as politically sensitive in their corporate philanthropy efforts. In 2026, nearly one-third of surveyed philanthropy leaders plan to scale back racial equality initiatives, with reductions also planned for environmental justice and gender equality, according to a new survey by The Conference Board. This continues the trend observed in 2025.

• Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia Announces Appointment of New CEO

  February 05, 2026

  Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia is pleased to announce the appointment of Miriam Langley as its new Chief Executive Officer.

• Georgia Election Review Panel Recommends Gradual Shift To Hand-Marked Ballots

  February 05, 2026

  After six lengthy hearings around the state last year, a special legislative committee studying the elections process has recommended incremental changes to Georgia’s voting system.

• Georgia Ports Initiative Helps Families Repair, Buy or Build Homes

  February 04, 2026

  The Georgia Ports Authority’s Workforce Housing Initiative has so far helped 178 families repair, buy or build a home in the Savannah area.

• Savannah Downtown Business Association Hosts February Luncheon: “The Business of Influence” Exploring Digital & Influencer Marketing

  February 04, 2026

  The Savannah Downtown Business Association will host its February Networking Luncheon, The Business of Influence: Digital & Influencer Marketing for Business Impact, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pilot & Park at Eastern Wharf, 201 Pilot Street.

• YMCA of Coastal Georgia Announces Promotion of Mary Arocha to Chief Operating Officer

  February 03, 2026

  The YMCA of Coastal Georgia announces the promotion of Mary Arocha to Chief Operating Officer, following her successful service as Interim COO over the past six months.

• Leadership Southeast Georgia Announces New Board Members & Executive Committee for the 2026 Term

  February 02, 2026

  Leadership Southeast Georgia, the region’s premier leadership development program, proudly announces its newly appointed board members and executive committee for the coming term.

• Governor Kemp Announces Third Round of Rural Site Development Grants

  February 02, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp announced the third round of grants from the Rural Site Development Initiative (RSDI) within the OneGeorgia Authority. With $4.3 million included in this latest allotment, the total investment committed to rural site development projects since the program’s launch in FY 2025 is now up to $21 million.

• Georgia Historical Society’s Georgia History Festival Continues with Family-Friendly Events

  February 02, 2026

  The Georgia Historical Society's Georgia History Festival continues in February with a weekend of educational events for students and families in recognition of the founding of Georgia on February 12th, 1733. Taking place on Saturday, February 7th, and Sunday, February 8th, the festivities begin with the Colonial Faire & Muster at Wormsloe State Historic Site. The weekend wraps up on February 8 with the statewide tradition of Super Museum Sunday.

• Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Unveils 2026 Legacy Leader Award Recipients

  January 30, 2026

  The Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum announced the distinguished recipients of the 2026 Legacy Leader Awards will be Kay Ford, Chair of BankSouth’s advisory board for the Savannah market/Past Chief Banking Officer for BankSouth and Greg Parker, Founder and Executive Chairman, Parker’s Kitchen.  The Emerging Leader Award recipient is Kendria Lee, Associate Vice President/External Affairs at Georgia Southern University.

• Republican State House Leaders Unveil Plan To Abolish Homeowner Property Taxes

  January 30, 2026

  Republicans in Georgia’s state House say they want to take steps to erase homeowner property taxes this legislative session, which is getting underway ahead of an election cycle seemingly dominated by concerns about the cost of living.

• Charge Forward Georgia: A New Gateway to EV Jobs & Training

  January 30, 2026

  The electric vehicle industry is booming in Georgia with major manufacturers like Hyundai, Kia and Rivian establishing and expanding operations across the Peach State. To support this growth, a new resource -- Charge Forward Georgia -- has launched as a one-stop hub for students, EV jobseekers, and employers.

• US CEOs Signal Major Rebound in Dealmaking Confidence as M&A Intent Soars

  January 30, 2026

  After a period of relative caution, US business leaders are entering 2026 with a renewed appetite for growth through acquisition. According to the latest EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook Survey, 62% of US CEOs plan to actively pursue mergers and acquisitions over the next 12 months. This represents a significant 27-percentage-point surge from the 35% recorded in September 2025.

• Port Performance Sets the Floor for Savannah’s 2026 Industrial Market

  January 29, 2026

  Lee & Associates Atlanta has released its latest Market Brief examining how global trade flows and port performance are shaping Savannah’s industrial market outlook heading into 2026.

• Popular & Political Support Growing For Ban On Cellphones In Georgia High Schools

  January 29, 2026

  Georgia high school sophomores are looking ever more likely to lose their phones during the school day in their senior year, as lawmakers consider expanding a ban on personal devices.

• Port of Savannah Achieves Second Busiest Year Ever

  January 28, 2026

  The Georgia Ports Authority achieved its second busiest year ever in 2025, handling nearly 5.7 million twenty-foot equivalent container units of cargo, an increase of 2.6 percent or 146,000 TEUs compared to 2024.

• Resistance to Data Centers Fuels Flood of Georgia Bills Targeting the Industry

  January 28, 2026

  Anger and opposition to the rapid rise of data centers across Georgia has led to a surge of bills that would clamp down on the resource-consuming industry.

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