Features
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University System of Georgia Board of Regents Elects New Officers
November 16, 2017
The Board of Regents, the 19-member governing body for the University System of Georgia, elected Regent James M. Hull to a one-year term as the Board’s chair and Regent Don L. Waters to a one-year term as the Board’s vice chair.
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EDTS Receives Historic 2017 Preservation Award
November 15, 2017
EDTS is a recipient of one of six annual Historic Preservation awards this year. The award was given in recognition of the “careful rehabilitation” of Sibley Mill, Building 4, the new National Headquarters of EDTS and EDTS Cyber. (includes video)
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GPA Approves Projects to Expand Rail, Gate Capacity
November 14, 2017
On the heels of reporting 32 percent growth in containerized trade for October, an all-time record for Savannah, the Georgia Ports Authority approved rail and gate expansion projects that will significantly increase capacity at GPA's Garden City Terminal - the single largest container terminal in all of North America.
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Senator David Perdue: Keeping Our Promise To Veterans
November 10, 2017
We honor our veterans and their families for their sacrifices and unwavering dedication to our country. Our troops who wear the uniform represent the best, and I mean the very best, our country has to offer. It is because of their service that we enjoy the freedom that comes with being an American.
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Georgia Power, Ron Clark Academy Celebrate Renewed STEM Partnership
November 09, 2017
Georgia Power and the world-renowned Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta continue to provide new skills and training for Georgia educators through the annual PowerED Fellows program. PowerED Fellows, funded by The Georgia Power Foundation Inc., receive a three-day professional developmental experience at the Ron Clark Academy focused on STEM-related best practices in teaching and student engagement to prepare the workforce of the future.
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Memorial Health Announces Incoming Chief Executive Officer & Advisory Board Members
November 08, 2017
Memorial Health announced the selection of its new Chief Executive Officer effective upon closing, Shayne George, and the appointment of members to its new Advisory Board. “With the planned integration into HCA’s South Atlantic Division, we are delighted to make these selections and welcome these leaders into new roles that will help guide our work in the coming years,” said Interim CEO Kerry Watson.
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Port of Savannah Achieves 32% Growth in October
November 07, 2017
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UGA Helps Coastal Community Keep its Head above Water
November 07, 2017
For the coastal city of St. Marys, changing sea levels and severe storms are local issues. With assistance from the University of Georgia, local leaders, property owners and schoolchildren are working together to protect their historic and picturesque community of about 17,500 people.
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Georgia Manufacturing Alliance CEO Sets Tone of Annual Summit: "Significance of 'One’”
November 06, 2017
Prior to the introduction of two keynote speakers from renowned Georgia companies Coca Cola and Chick-fil-A, Jason Moss, Founder and CEO of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance, welcomed over 600 attendees to the third annual Georgia Manufacturing Summit. Moss set the theme for the conference recently held in Atlanta by invoking what he called “the significance of ‘one’,” be it one connection made; one idea shared; or one moment of clarity.
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Georgia’s Tourism Industry Generates Record $60.8B in Economic Impact
November 03, 2017
Gov. Nathan Deal recognized several of the state’s top tourism professionals at the 2017 Georgia Governor’s Tourism Conference on Jekyll Island. The annual industry event, hosted by the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus, brought together more than 400 tourism industry professionals from across the state.
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HunterMaclean Honored with Nine First-Tier Rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2018 “Best Law Firms"
November 01, 2017
HunterMaclean, a business law firm with offices in Savannah and Brunswick, was honored to be recognized with nine first-tier rankings in the 2018 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.”
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Briggs & Stratton Expansion to Bring More Than 50 Jobs to Statesboro
October 31, 2017
The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced that Briggs & Stratton, the largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment, will create more than 50 jobs and invest $18 million in the expansion of its existing manufacturing facility in Bulloch County.
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Site Selection Ranks Georgia No. 1 for Business for Fifth Straight Year
October 31, 2017
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business for the fifth consecutive year by Site Selection, a leading economic development trade magazine. According to Site Selection, Georgia is the first state to hold this ranking for five consecutive years under the same governor.
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Deadline Tomorrow to Nominate a Small Business for The 2018 Georgia Small Business ROCK STAR Awards
October 30, 2017
According to Mary Ellen McClanahan, Entrepreneur and Small Business director for the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), the future is bright. That’s why the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) and GDEcD work together each year to “spotlight Georgia’s best, brightest and most unique.”
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Savannah Country Day Partners With Global Online Academy to Bring the World to Upper School Students
October 27, 2017
The Savannah Country Day School is one of four independent schools in the state – and the first school outside metro Atlanta – to be invited to participate in the Global Online Academy, a nonprofit consortium of leading independent schools around the world. As a result of this unique affiliation, Country Day currently offers more than 40 innovative online classes to Upper School students.
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Southern Company Subsidiary PowerSecure Signs Contract to Help Restore Puerto Rico Electric Grid
October 23, 2017
PowerSecure, a subsidiary of Southern Company, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for additional support to repair the power grid in Puerto Rico.
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Jobs Decrease Slightly in State, as Hurricane Irma Impacts Coastal Georgia
October 19, 2017
State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said today that Hurricane Irma caused Georgia’s job numbers to fall and unemployment claims to rise in September.
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Award-Winning Managed IT Services and Security Provider EDTS and EDTS Cyber Expands Operations to Savannah
October 17, 2017
EDTS, LLC, an 8-time Inc. 5000 Managed Services Provider, will expand operations to the Savannah, GA metropolitan area, along with its cyber security affiliate, EDTS Cyber, LLC. Each of the companies address major IT needs of today's organizations: operational efficiency and cyber security.
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Last Chance to Participate in the Georgia CEO Q4 Business Index Survey
October 17, 2017
Georgia CEO has partnered with Georgia Southern University College of Business to develop a statewide industry index to track economic conditions. The index results helps business owners, politicians and local leaders understand the economic environment of the state on a quarterly basis.
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State of the Georgia Ports: Surge of Private Investments, Record Cargo Volumes
October 16, 2017
During his annual State of the Port Address, Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director Griff Lynch announced record cargo volumes, infrastructure development and two new customers bringing a combined 1 million square feet of additional distribution center space to Savannah.
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South Carolina and Georgia Play Role in AT&T’s Hurricane Maria Response
October 13, 2017
As the response to Hurricane Maria continues in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AT&T is utilizing South Carolina and Georgia resources in its recovery efforts.
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Inside the New American Prohibition Museum in Savannah, GA: Speaking Easy With Museum Manager Kayla Black
October 11, 2017
Georgia CEO presents this special profile on Savannah’s new American Prohibition Museum through our one-on-one with Museum Manager Kayla Black. We learn how Historic Tours of America, Inc. settled on Savannah for its rich history and unique drinking culture to host the nation’s new prohibition exhibit that first opened its doors in May 2017.
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Development Team Acquires 57-Acre Site Adjacent to Famed Historic District in Downtown Savannah
October 10, 2017
On September 22 Savannah River Landing Land JV, LLC purchased the 57-acre site located on East President Street in Savannah, Georgia currently known as Savannah River Landing. The acquisition price was $30,125,000. The joint venture comprised of Mariner Group and Regent Partners has been pursuing this deal since November of 2012.
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Enmarket’s Encourage Health Keynote to Focus on Link Between Stress and Sleep
October 09, 2017
In an effort to increase focus on community health issues, Enmarket will host its final keynote for the Encourage Health Series on October 24. I will be speaking on sleep and stress, how they affect your health and your business. Not many companies realize if they are running a 24/7 operation, rely on international travel to stay afloat, or have long shifts that run 10 plus hours in length, there’s a high chance their people are dealing with chronic stress.
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Attorney General Carr Recognizes National Cyber Security Awareness Month
October 09, 2017
Attorney General Chris Carr is supporting National Cyber Security Awareness Month this October, an annual month-long collaborative effort launched in 2004 by the United States Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance.