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Governor Deal Expands State of Emergency to include 108 Counties
October 11, 2018
Acting on a recommendation from the state's Emergency Operations Command, Gov. Nathan Deal expanded the emergency declaration to an additional 16 counties. The state of emergency now includes 108 counties in Georgia.
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Georgia Shatters All-Time Voter Registration Record
October 11, 2018
Secretary of State Brian Kemp announced that Georgia has shattered the all-time voter registration record with over 6,915,000 active and inactive voters on the rolls. Kemp expects the total number to break 7,000,000 voters at any moment as counties continue to process forms received by yesterday's deadline.
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Candor USA Announces Relocation of Headquarters to Savannah
October 10, 2018
Candor USA, a private healthcare marketplace that brings together integrated groups, brokers, carriers and individuals to enable Americans to reduce their true cost of healthcare coverage, announced that they would be relocating their headquarters to Savannah. Candor USA is currently located in Rome, Ga. and will retain an Integrated Groups Division at that location.
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Governor Deal Declares State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Michael
October 10, 2018
Based on the latest forecast for Hurricane Michael and acting on a recommendation from Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency officials, Gov. Nathan Deal issued an emergency declaration for 92 Georgia counties.
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AG Chris Carr Puts Scammers and Price Gougers on Notice in Preparation for Hurricane Michael
October 10, 2018
Attorney General Chris Carr is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scams and possible price gouging as Hurricane Michael approaches the Gulf Coast.
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Infinity, Inc. Receives Small Business of the Year Award
October 09, 2018
Infinity, Inc. was recently named 2018 Small Business of the Year by the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce. This award is presented to a company that has achieved success in its business through growth and quality performance, innovative efforts, and active participation in the community.
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Savannah Economic Development Authority Names VP of Business Development
October 05, 2018
The Savannah Economic Development Authority announced this week that Matt Poyner has been named Vice President of Business Development. Poyner, who will begin on October 8, will lead business recruitment initiatives for the authority.
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Former British Prime Minister David Cameron in Atlanta to Headline P20 Conference
October 03, 2018
P20, the transatlantic payments initiative, will host its second annual conference in Atlanta on October 9th and 10th. This year’s conference will bring together the world’s most influential leaders in payments technology, top U.S., U.K. and Canadian government officials and regulators to discuss the future of the global payments industry. Former British Prime Minister David Cameron will be the featured speaker.
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Amazon Raises Minimum Wage to $15 for All U.S. Employees
October 03, 2018
Amazon announced it is increasing its minimum wage to $15 for all full-time, part-time, temporary - including those hired by agencies, and seasonal employees across the U.S.—effective November 1st. The new Amazon $15 minimum wage will benefit more than 250,000 Amazon employees, as well as over 100,000 seasonal employees who will be hired at Amazon sites across the country this holiday.
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Memorial Health Welcomes New OB/GYNs
October 02, 2018
Two new obstetrician-gynecologists have joined Memorial Health University Physicians, the 33-practice network of primary and specialty care physicians that is part of Memorial Health.
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AG Chris Carr Encourages Georgians to Participate in Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 02, 2018
Attorney General Chris Carr is urging Georgia consumers, businesses, non- profits, government institutions and religious institutions to learn more about cybersecurity during Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October.
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Local Business Leaders Give Personal Insight into Succession Planning at Georgia Tech Professional Education’s Learners & Leaders
October 01, 2018
Georgia Tech Professional Education hosted a “Leaders and Learners” Breakfast at the Savannah campus this morning to talk company culture and what it takes to prepare the next generation of leaders.
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Hugh Jackman, Emily Blunt, John Krasinski Lead SCAD Savannah Film Fest Honoree List
October 01, 2018
The Savannah College of Art and Design announced the 2018 honorees to be recognized at the 21st annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival, taking place Oct. 27-Nov. 3. Now the largest university-run film festival in the country, the annual tribute to excellence in film has screened over 110 Oscar-nominated films and honored over 80 legendary actors, directors, producers, writers and filmmakers from around the world.
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13th Annual Buddy Walk Hosted by the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society Returns with a Healthy Twist on October 6th
October 01, 2018
The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society will host their 13th annual Buddy Walk on Saturday, Oct. 6, in Forsyth Park. Individuals of all ages and abilities — and their pets — are invited, especially those in wheelchairs, carriages and strollers.
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Paul Bowers Discussing Why Georgia Power Believes in Corporate Generosity
October 01, 2018
Georgia Power’s Paul Bowers shares why he helped launch goBeyondProfit. Imagine the difference we can make when we all come together? Business leaders pledging to empower the generous spirit of employees and meet the needs of customers in our communities.
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Savannah’s Unemployment Rate Falls
September 27, 2018
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that in August both the unemployment rate and claims for unemployment fell in Savannah.
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EDTS Cyber Pledges to Support National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2018 as a Champion
September 27, 2018
EDTS Cyber announced that it has become a Champion of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2018. They will be joining a growing global effort among businesses, government agencies, colleges and universities, associations, nonprofit organizations and individuals to promote the awareness of online safety and privacy.
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Georgia Bio Appoints Maria Thacker Acting President and CEO
September 27, 2018
Georgia Bio announced that Maria Thacker Goethe has assumed the role of Acting President and CEO for the trade association and the Georgia BioEd Institute. She will also remain in her capacity as Executive Director for the Georgia Global Health Alliance.
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Savannah Food & Wine Festival Announces Final Events for 2018
September 26, 2018
The Savannah Food & Wine Festival, presented by Publix will be celebrating its sixth year this November 5th – 11th. Several new events have been added to the final schedule, along with an impressive list of award-winning guest celebrity chefs, local chefs, wine and beverage experts, and cookbook authors.
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Former Commander of NSA Georgia to Lead Georgia Cyber Center
September 24, 2018
Col. Eric Toler, former commander of NSA Georgia, has been named executive director of the Georgia Cyber Center. He will begin his new position on Oct. 1st. In his new role, Col. Toler will work with Augusta University, Augusta Technical College and Georgia Technology Authority executive stakeholders to define and execute the overall strategy, vision, mission and goals for the center’s programs and partnerships.
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Georgia Ports Plan 8 Million TEU Capacity by 2028
September 21, 2018
At the Savannah State of the Port event, GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch thanked Governor Deal for his leadership and detailed GPA's 10-year, $2.5 billion plan to expand the capacity of the nation's fastest growing and single largest container terminal from 5.5 million twenty-foot equivalent unit containers to 8 million.
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Georgia Named Top State for Business for Fifth Consecutive Year
September 21, 2018
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for business for the fifth year in a row by Area Development, a leading corporate site selection and facility planning publication. Deal was joined by Area Development publisher and president Dennis J. Shea to make the announcement at the 2018 State of the Ports Address in Savannah.
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The Neighborhood at Starland Village to Host ThriveCEO Wednesday, September 26th
September 20, 2018
The Neighborhood at Starland Village, a planned collection of coworking offices offering business resources in Starland District, is pleased to announce it will host ThriveCEO, a collaborative business and entrepreneurial event on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.
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Georgia's Graduation Rate Rises to All-Time High
September 20, 2018
Georgia’s high school graduation rate increased again in 2018, rising to 81.6 percent from 80.6 percent in 2017. This is an all-time high for Georgia’s graduation rate since the state began using the adjusted cohort calculation now required by federal law. Seventy-four Georgia school districts recorded 2018 graduation rates at or above 90 percent.
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Georgia Labor Market Sets Records in August
September 20, 2018
Georgia Labor Commissioner, Mark Butler, said Thursday that Georgia’s unemployment rate for August dipped below the national number for the first time in 11 years.