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City of Savannah Awarded $20,000 NLC Grant to Promote Local Economic Mobility Efforts
June 11, 2025
The City of Savannah has been awarded a $20,000 Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant from the National League of Cities to support innovative strategies that foster upward economic mobility.
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24 Middle School Civic Leaders to Compete in First Georgia Civics Bee State Finals Hosted by Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation
June 11, 2025
Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that 24 middle school civic leaders from eight communities across Georgia will compete in the National Civics Bee Georgia State Finals. For the first time, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host the National Civics Bee Georgia State Finals in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
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UGA Study: Future of Volunteering in U.S. Remains Uncertain
June 11, 2025
Volunteerism may be dying a slow death in America. Research from the University of Georgia suggests economic uncertainty and social unrest may be to blame.
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Bryan County Chamber of Commerce to Host 5th Annual State of the Community, Presented by Georgia Power
June 10, 2025
The Bryan County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its 5th Annual State of the Community, presented by Georgia Power, to be held on Wednesday, June 11th, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Richmond Hill City Center.
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How a Georgia Foster Youth Became a KSU Graduate—Thanks to This Tax Credit
June 10, 2025
Jake, a graduating senior at Kennesaw State University, is earning his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminology—a remarkable milestone for any student, but especially meaningful for someone who entered Georgia’s foster care system at age 17.
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Governor Kemp Traveling To Canada For Trade Conference
June 09, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp will lead a three-day trade mission to Canada this week amid an atmosphere of uncertainty prompted by a series of tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on the United States’ northern neighbor.
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Savannah Downtown Business Association Hosts June Networking Luncheon "Revenue, Restaurants, & Security"
June 05, 2025
The Savannah Downtown Business Association invites you to the "Revenue, Restaurants, & Security" Luncheon, scheduled for Wednesday, June 11th at the Charles Morris Center, 10 East Broad Street from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
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U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler visits Aerotech Machining in Bloomingdale
June 04, 2025
U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler recently visited Aerotech Machining. According to SBA Administrator Loeffler, the visit was part of the administration’s Made in America Manufacturing Roadshow.
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State Tax Rebates on the Way
June 04, 2025
The checks are about to go out in the mail. The Georgia Department of Revenue will begin issuing one-time state income tax refunds to taxpayers this week, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday.
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City to Host Super Saturday Grant Kickoff Event June 7th
June 02, 2025
The City of Savannah will host its annual Super Saturday Grant Kickoff workshop on June 7 at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center for local nonprofit organizations who are interested in applying for grants available from the city.
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Georgia’s Congressional Delegation Calls Truce to Collaborate on National Attraction for State
June 02, 2025
After more than a century of trying, Georgia may soon get its first national park, as the state’s congressional delegation puts aside partisan differences to upgrade the status of ancient mounds in Macon.
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Genesis And Genesis Inspiration Foundation Contribute $100,000 To Youth Sports And Education In Coastal Georgia
May 28, 2025
Genesis and Genesis Inspiration Foundation recently announced a combined contribution of $100,000 towards youth sports and education in Coastal Georgia. The area is home to Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, Hyundai Motor Group's first dedicated electric vehicle mass-production plant in Bryan County, Georgia.
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Union Mission Announces 2025 Raising Hope Featured Speakers
May 27, 2025
Union Mission will host its 10th Annual Raising Hope on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Savannah Convention Center. Presented by Oliver Maner LLP and Georgia Ports Authority, the event will be emceed by Dean Crownover along with Special Guest Emcee, Emma Hamilton, Anchor of WJCL 22 Morning News.
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Georgia’s Legal Community Provides 2.8 Million Meals to State’s Regional Food Banks
May 27, 2025
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that attorneys across Georgia raised a total of $714,936.10 during the 14th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy – a two-week fundraising competition to benefit the state’s regional food banks.
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Georgia Voters Growing More Confident in Elections, Firmly Reject Radical Changes to Voting Laws
May 27, 2025
As the 2026 election season heats up, a new statewide poll from the Democracy Defense Project shows that Georgia voters are more confident than ever in their elections — and they’re making it clear they don’t want to go backward.
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AAA: 1.3M Georgians Will Travel Domestically for Memorial Day; 45.1M Travelers Nationwide
May 23, 2025
AAA predicts a record-breaking 1.38 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day period. That’s an increase of nearly 45,000 compared to last year.
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Coastal Care Partners Dr. Pamela Gaudry Raises $165,000 for Coastal Georgia Alzheimer’s Association Dancing with the Stars
May 22, 2025
Dr. Pamela Gaudry recently participated in the Coastal Georgia Alzheimer’s Association local event “Dancing with the Stars.” With nearly 800 people in attendance, the annual fundraiser was held on May 17th at the Savannah Convention and Trade Center.
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Mercedes-Benz Establishing North American Headquarters, New Research & Development Hub in Metro Atlanta
May 22, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp today announced that Mercedes-Benz will establish Atlanta as Mercedes-Benz’s headquarters in North America by centralizing and uniting key corporate functions. The company will move up to 500 jobs to the existing Mercedes-Benz facility, known as “1MB,” in Fulton County, and make a multi-million dollar investment in a future state-of-the-art R&D facility to also be located nearby.
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Port of Savannah Container Trade Up 17% in April
May 21, 2025
The Georgia Ports Authority had its busiest April ever for container trade, moving 515,500 twenty-foot equivalent container units last month. The Port of Savannah achieved an increase of 74,500 TEUs or 17 percent compared to the same month last year.
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New Report: Small Businesses Stayed Positive on Growth in Q1 - While Bracing for Economic Shifts
May 21, 2025
Small businesses remain generally positive about growth potential, though optimism has fallen slightly in the face of economic uncertainty, according to the latest Small Business Cash Flow Trend Report from OnDeck.
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Leadership Southeast Georgia Focuses On Education and Agriculture in Bulloch & Screven Counties
May 20, 2025
The Leadership Southeast Georgia Class of 2025 met in early May for its fourth session, exploring the impact of education and the economic significance of agriculture in Bulloch and Screven counties. The session offered participants firsthand insight into local schools, agribusiness operations, and the challenges and opportunities shaping these key sectors.
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Georgia Power Offers to Freeze Customer Rates
May 20, 2025
Georgia Power will not seek to raise base rates for the next three years under a proposed agreement the Atlanta-based utility announced Monday.
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Small but Mighty: 2025 Small Cities Conference Unites Georgia’s Local Leaders in Tifton
May 19, 2025
Everything from changes in redevelopment to navigating budget constraints was on the table at the Georgia Municipal Association’s 2025 Small Cities Conference, showcasing of what makes Georgia’s smallest cities “small but mighty.”
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Hyundai & Hyundai Hope on Wheels Donate $150,000 to Children's Hospital of Savannah
May 16, 2025
Hyundai Hope and Hyundai Hope on Wheels, a nonprofit organization committed to ending childhood cancer, donated a cumulative total of $150,000 to Memorial Health Dwaine and Cynthia Willett Children's Hospital of Savannah towards its safety initiatives as well as pediatric cancer support. Ceremonial checks were presented at the hospital in Savannah, Georgia.
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Georgia Chamber Releases Report on the State’s Economic Impact from Recent Trade Agreements
May 16, 2025
On Thrusday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the release of their most recent Tariffs Briefing. This publication offers timely insights into the evolving global trade landscape, focusing on recent trade agreements between the United States and China, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia.