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• State Investments Strengthen Savannah’s Economic Outlook

  January 16, 2026

  At Wednesday's Georgia Chamber "Eggs & Issues" breakfast and during his annual State of the State address, Governor Brian Kemp outlined his budget proposal to business leaders and state lawmakers, highlighting key investments across Georgia.

• Stuart Countess Transitions to 2026 Chair of the Georgia Chamber

  January 16, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast, held Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, convened more than 3,000 business and civic leaders from across the state for one of Georgia’s largest and most influential policy events.

• CEO Confidence Improves in Q4 2025 as Leaders Adjust to a New Operating Reality

  January 16, 2026

  Confidence among small and midsize business CEO's saw significant gains in the fourth quarter of 2025 as leaders grew more comfortable operating in ongoing economic uncertainty, according to the latest CEO Confidence Index from Vistage, a CEO coaching and peer advisory organization.

• Historic Savannah Foundation Issues Official Call for Nominations for 2026 HSF Preservation Awards

  January 15, 2026

  Historic Savannah Foundation – the leading nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to saving the buildings, places and stories that define Savannah’s past, present and future – is honored to issue a call for nominations for the 2026 HSF Preservation Awards, continuing its annual tradition of recognizing projects, individuals, organizations and companies representing excellence in preservation in Savannah and Chatham County.

• Gov. Kemp Announces Affordability, Infrastructure & Workforce Priorities at Eggs and Issues

  January 15, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp delivered the closing address at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs and Issues legislative event, announcing a number of his top legislative and budgetary priorities for the 2026 session of the General Assembly.

• Startup Savannah Opens Applications for Spring 2026 Cohort of SPARK Savannah

  January 14, 2026

  Startup Savannah has announced that applications are now open for the Spring 2026 cohort of SPARK Savannah, the organization's flagship small business accelerator program.

• Some Things New Amid All That Is Old Under the Gold Dome in Atlanta

  January 14, 2026

  When Georgia lawmakers return to Atlanta for the new legislative session, they will proceed to their weathered wooden desks, and if they are observant, they will notice something new.

• Delta to Add Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Widebody Fleet

  January 14, 2026

  Delta will add 30 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody aircraft as it continues to refresh and streamline its fleet while improving fuel efficiency and providing a world-class in-flight experience.

• Abshire Public Relations Announces Leadership Transition & Succession Plans

  January 13, 2026

  Beginning January 2026, Shannon Phillips has assumed ownership of Abshire Public Relations, marking the start of a thoughtful leadership succession plan designed to ensure a seamless and inspiring next chapter for the firm.

• Thomas & Hutton Announces Sixth-Generation Leadership Transition as Firm Enters 80th Year

  January 13, 2026

  Thomas & Hutton, a leading consulting and professional services firm specializing in engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, and GIS, announced a planned leadership transition that marks the firm’s sixth generation of leadership as it enters its 80th year in business.

• Georgia General Assembly Kicks Off ’26 Session Focused on Affordability & Taxes

  January 13, 2026

  Lawmakers, lobbyists and protesters swarmed to the Georgia Capitol on Monday, the first day of the annual legislative session in a crucial election year.

• Premiere of Dorchester Academy: A Legacy of Liberty Set for January 18th

  January 12, 2026

  The premiere of the documentary film Dorchester Academy: A Legacy of Liberty will take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Liberty County Performing Arts Center.

• Join Java Joy at Great Oaks Bank on January 22nd

  January 09, 2026

  Great Oaks Bank is excited to host Java Joy for a special coffee pop-up on Thursday, January 22nd, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at its Richmond Hill office. Java Joy, a program of esp., spreads joy through coffee service powered by individuals with disabilities, known as Joyristas

• Savannah Music Festival Brings Global Sounds to Elementary School Classrooms for Musical Explorers Concert Week

  January 08, 2026

  When Savannah-area elementary school students return from winter break in January, it will be to the tune of great music. Savannah Music Festival's Musical Explorers program will host its concert week January 13–16. The concert celebrates the conclusion of the Musical Explorers 2025–2026 season which began in July 2025.

• Georgia Unemployment Rate Remains Below National Average at 3.5%

  January 08, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate for November was 3.5%, up slightly from a revised 3.4% in September. November’s unemployment rate remained 1.1 percentage points below the national unemployment rate.

• Shenequa Gresham Named Interim President and CEO of The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism

  January 06, 2026

  The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism is proud to announce the appointment of Shenequa Gresham as its interim President and CEO.

• New Laws Will Address Professional Services, Homeowner Protections, Car Owners & Politicians

  January 06, 2026

  Most new laws from this year’s legislative session took effect in July, but a handful of significant bills become law on New Year’s day.

• 21st Annual Opportunity Gala to Honor Commissioner Pat Wilson

  January 05, 2026

  The Savannah Technical College Foundation will host its 21st Annual Opportunity Gala on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. The event begins at 6 p.m. at Eckburg Auditorium, located on the Savannah Technical College campus at 5717 White Bluff Road.

• Georgia Marks 50 Years of Clean, Reliable Nuclear Energy

  January 05, 2026

  For more than 50 years, nuclear energy has played a critical role in Georgia’s energy mix – currently providing approximately 25% of the state’s electricity each year from just two nuclear plants: Plant Hatch near Vidalia and Plant Vogtle near Augusta.

• Savannah Downtown Business Association to Host January Networking Luncheon on the State of Business in the Region

  December 19, 2025

  The Savannah Downtown Business Association invites members and guests to attend its January 2026 Networking Luncheon on Wednesday, January 21st, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Pirates House in downtown Savannah. The luncheon will feature an engaging and informative conversation on The State of Business in the Region.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia

  December 19, 2025

  In part 3 of our interview with Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia, she discusses why going beyond profit is just good business and AT&T’s billion dollar investments in connecting Georgians to greater possibilities.

• City of Savannah, Chatham County, SEDA, and CHSA Launch Housing United

  December 17, 2025

  Today, leaders from the City of Savannah, Chatham County, the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA), and the Community Housing Services Agency (CHSA) announced the official launch of Housing United, a new collaborative effort housed within CHSA and designed to accelerate and expand affordable housing across Chatham County.

• Stuart Wallace of HunterMaclean: Understanding the 1031 Like-Kind Exchange: A Practical Guide for Real Estate Investors Part One – The Basics

  December 17, 2025

  Real estate investors continually look for strategies to maximize after-tax returns and preserve capital. One of the most effective tools available to achieve these ends is the Section 1031 like-kind exchange. This provision of the Internal Revenue Code allows an investor to sell investment or business-use real property and reinvest the proceeds into qualifying replacement property while deferring recognition of capital gains.

• Civic Roundtable Launches with the Georgia Technology Authority, Continuing its Expansion Across the US

  December 17, 2025

  Civic Roundtable, the government operations platform connecting public servants with the people and answers they need to achieve their mission, today announced a new partnership with the Georgia Technology Authority.

• United Way Announces 2026 Woman of the Year Honoree Swann Seiler

  December 16, 2025

  United Way of the Coastal Empire announced that the 2026 Women Who Rule event will honor community leader and United Way supporter Swann Seiler as the 2026 United Way Woman of the Year. The annual luncheon will be held Wednesday, March 4th, at the Savannah Convention Center.

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