Features
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CAE Inaugurates Savannah, Georgia Training Center for Gulfstream Pilots and Maintenance Technicians
June 25, 2024
CAE inaugurated its first Gulfstream-dedicated business aviation training center, which will be a key component to training more pilots and maintenance technicians over the coming decades. Located near Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. headquarters, the new center has a capacity for up to four full-flight simulators.
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Coastal Heritage Society Receives $65,000 Donation from Norfolk Southern
June 25, 2024
Coastal Heritage Society received a $65,000 donation from Norfolk Southern to support the Georgia State Railroad Museum.
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Georgia Reads Campaign Launched to Boost Literacy and Recognize Communities Across the State
June 25, 2024
Today, the Georgia Council on Literacy announced “The Georgia Reads Campaign” during the Georgia Municipal Association Annual Conference.
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SCORE’s 7th Annual 'BizPitch Savannah' is Back
June 24, 2024
This past Wednesday, Savannah SCORE began accepting online applications from aspiring local entrepreneurs who want to become contestants in Savannah SCORE’s “BizPitch Savannah” 2024 Entrepreneurial Competition.
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Effingham County Chamber Annual Meeting Celebrates Community Leadership & Honors Speaker of the House Jon Burns
June 24, 2024
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce hosted its highly anticipated Annual Meeting on June 13th at Rincon's picturesque Chateau 1800 event center, presented by Guyton’s RepowerIT. The event drew over two hundred members from across all business sectors to celebrate community leadership, recognize outstanding contributions, and look toward the future.
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Madison Mayor Fred Perriman Elected President of GMA
June 24, 2024
Madison Mayor Fred Perriman was elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association during the association's annual convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 23rd.
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Georgia Chamber Announces 2024 ‘Legislators of the Year’
June 24, 2024
Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce formally announced its 2024 Legislators of the Year. These awards are given to those elected officials who focus their legislative efforts on enacting policies that promote economic development and job creation throughout the state.
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Elevate Savannah to Host 2nd Annual Leadership Awards Dinner Honoring Cliff & Jamie McCurry
June 21, 2024
Elevate Savannah, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering local communities and fostering educational excellence in the Chatham County Public School System, is excited to announce their 2nd Annual Elevate Savannah Leadership Awards Dinner will be held October 17th, at Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees Garden.
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What Moves a Company Culture from Good to Great? New Employee Data Offers Insight
June 21, 2024
goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO recently released the 2024 Business Generosity Report in which a resounding 95% of employees state that a positive company culture is an important aspect of business generosity.
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Georgia Employment Booms: Jobs and Labor Force Hit New Records
June 21, 2024
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's May unemployment rate was 3.2, up one-tenth from a revised 3.1 percent in April. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.
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Thomas & Hutton Honored with Two National Recognition Awards from the ACEC Engineering Excellence Award program
June 20, 2024
The American Council of Engineering Companies announced that Thomas & Hutton was honored with two National Recognition Awards from the Engineering Excellence Award program. This prestigious program annually celebrates engineering achievements that exhibit innovation, creative problem-solving, and the capacity of engineering to enhance our world.
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Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Announces First Production Vehicle to Be 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5
June 20, 2024
On Tuesday, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America officially announced that the first production vehicle to be produced at the company’s new Metaplant will be the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5.
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Leadership Southeast Georgia 2024 Concludes with Final Session and Graduation Ceremony
June 18, 2024
The Leadership Southeast Georgia Class of 2024 successfully concluded its five-month program with a final session and graduation ceremony held across various locations in Chatham County.
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City Launches New Interactive Map Showing Private Developments
June 18, 2024
The City of Savannah recently launched the Invest in Beautiful Savannah interactive map to provide the public helpful information regarding private development.
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Gov. Kemp Announces 30 Appointments to State Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
June 18, 2024
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the appointment and re-appointment of the following 30 Georgians to various state boards, authorities, and commissions.
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FSA Stories: Jazmin's Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc
June 18, 2024
We are excited to share the inspiring journey of Jazmin, a former foster child who is now thriving as a nursing student at North Georgia Technical College. Entering the foster care system at the age of 14, Jazmin faced significant challenges, including transitioning through various living situations before finding a supportive foster family.
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10th Annual Chatham County Mental Health Symposium – “Connection to Community and Care”
June 17, 2024
To help promote health awareness for minority men with an emphasis on mental health, the Chatham County Regional Community Collaborative and Gateway Community Service Board recently presented the 10th Annual Chatham County Mental Health Symposium.
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Georgia Takes Bold Steps to Address Homelessness Crisis and Improve Public Safety
June 17, 2024
The Cicero Institute applauds Georgia's commitment to implementing effective measures to reduce homelessness and improve public safety.
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Georgia Ports Authority Sees 22% Container Growth
June 14, 2024
A strengthening retail market combined with business from new customers is driving substantial growth at the Port of Savannah.
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Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee Named
June 14, 2024
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia today named members of the Savannah State University Presidential Search Committee. The committee will conduct a national search for a permanent president to lead the historic university.
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When it Comes to Retaining Talent, Do You Know What Employees Truly Value?
June 14, 2024
Recently, goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO released the 2024 Business Generosity Report exploring the mindset of both employed adults and executives here in Georgia. With 96% of Georgians believing it is important their employer be generous; the report delineates what exactly generosity means to them and how employers can best prioritize investments when it comes to employee care.
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GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board
June 14, 2024
Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and added five members to its board of directors.
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AT&T is Investing in Connection & Community Across Georgia
June 13, 2024
In Georgia, AT&T has invested nearly $14.9 billion in network infrastructure from 2019 to 2023 to connect more people to greater possibility.
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Georgia Southern Q1 2024 Economic Monitor: Healthy Regional Growth Continues
June 12, 2024
The Savannah metro economy’s healthy growth continued in the opening quarter of 2024, according to Georgia Southern University’s Q1 2024 Economic Monitor.
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Georgia In Top 11 US States That Most Want To Work In AI
June 12, 2024
The demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent is skyrocketing across the United States, with certain states emerging as hotbeds for individuals seeking careers in this cutting-edge field.