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• Georgia Bankers Association Supports Launch of Industry-Owned Blockchain Network

  August 26, 2026

  Today, 39 state bankers associations announced the formation of BankChain Alliance to provide customers across the country secure, modern banking services at financial institutions of all sizes.

• Effingham IDA, Commissioners & School District Announce Historic Property Tax Relief, Jumpstarting Project Zero

  August 25, 2026

  Effingham County is preparing for the largest property tax reduction in its history, made possible through the success of Project Camellia and in partnership with the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority.

• Gov. and First Lady Kemp Lead Economic Mission to Chile and Peru

  August 25, 2026

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international economic development mission this week to Chile and Peru. In addition to direct talks with job creators who have operations in Georgia, they will meet with high-ranking government officials in both countries.

• Georgia Coastal Trade PAC: The Future of Georgia’s Trade Economy Depends on Those Who Show Up

  August 24, 2026

  For the thousands of businesses and workers connected to Georgia’s logistics, maritime, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, warehousing and international trade industries, those decisions have real economic consequences. That is why the Georgia Coastal Trade PAC (GCT-PAC) was created.

• SCCPSS High Schools Rising in U.S. News & World Report Rankings Released this Week

  August 24, 2026

  U.S. News & World Report this week released the company’s annual ranking of public high schools across the country.  Several SCCPSS schools increased their rankings and four are listed among the top 100 high schools in the state of Georgia.

• Georgia Power's Learning Power Program Marks 15 Years and 1.5M Georgia Students Reached

  August 24, 2026

  Georgia Power announced that its Learning Power program has reached a major milestone – engaging more than 1.5 million students across Georgia since 2011. The program provides free, curriculum-based resources on energy, economics, and environmental stewardship that support classroom learning and inspire future generations.

• Health Connect South to Convene the Southeast's Healthcare Community for 13th Annual Gathering

  August 21, 2026

  Health Connect South will host its 13th Annual Gathering on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, bringing together more than 1,200 healthcare executives, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and academic leaders for one of the Southeast’s largest gatherings of the healthcare community.

• Georgia Sets New Records for Labor Force and Employment in July

  August 21, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,480,790) and employment (5,301,774) in July, and that the state's unemployment rate declined to 3.3%.

• Savannah Tech & Ogeechee Tech Partner to Launch Second Private Pilot Ground School Cohort

  August 20, 2026

  Building on the success of its inaugural class, Savannah Technical College and Ogeechee Technical College are partnering with Savannah Aviation to put students in the pilot’s seat this fall.

• SEC Volleyball Returns to Savannah in November and Local Businesses Can Get in the Game

  August 20, 2026

  As the Allstate SEC Volleyball Tournament returns to Savannah in November, the Savannah Sports Council is inviting local businesses to become Local Contributors and help create an exceptional experience for student-athletes, fans and visitors while showcasing Savannah on a national stage.

• Thomas & Hutton Marks 80 Years of Growth, Leadership, & Community Impact

  August 19, 2026

  Five years can change a company considerably. When Thomas & Hutton celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2021, the firm had 13 offices and was guided by its fifth generation of leadership. Today, T&H enters its 80th year with 19 offices across six states, expanded capabilities through two strategic mergers, and a sixth generation of leaders shaping what comes next.

• Telfair Museums Appoints New Executive Director

  August 19, 2026

  Telfair Museums is very pleased to announce the appointment of Caitlín Doherty as the Museum's new Executive Director. Doherty is an accomplished museum leader with 25 years of curatorial and executive director experience spanning three continents and positions in both contemporary art institutions as well as historic building museums.

• Deadline Approaching: Apply for Leadership Savannah by August 31st

  August 18, 2026

  There are only a few weeks left to apply for the Leadership Savannah Class of 2027. Applications are open now and will close on August 31st. For more than 65 years, Leadership Savannah has brought together emerging and established leaders from across the community for an immersive experience designed to build stronger, more informed leaders.

• Fostering Success Act Spotlight: Walter & Leslie Kurtz

  August 18, 2026

  For Leslie and Walter Kurtz, the challenges facing youth who age out of Georgia’s foster care system aren’t abstract. They’re personal.

• UCB Selects Georgia for New U.S. Biologics Manufacturing Facility; $5B Economic Impact & 330 Permanent Jobs

  August 18, 2026

  UCB announced that it has selected Gwinnett County, Georgia as the location for its new U.S. biologics manufacturing facility. The campus will be state-of-the art, using a digital-first approach by leveraging AI, robotics, and automation while being natural resources efficient.

• Tybee Island Named South’s Best Family-Friendly Beach Town for Second Consecutive Year

  August 17, 2026

  Tybee Island has once again earned national recognition as a premier destination for family vacations, winning Best Family-Friendly Beach Town, Southern United States in the 2026 Wherever Awards for the second consecutive year.

• New Georgia Chamber Foundation Guide Addresses Georgia’s Housing Needs

  August 17, 2026

  Today, the Georgia Chamber Foundation released its 2026 Keys to Housing: A Community Resource Guide, a new resource designed to help local leaders across Georgia better understand housing challenges and develop community-specific strategies to increase housing options.

• Savannah Area McDonald’s Launches $12M “More Rooms, More Families” Capital Campaign

  August 14, 2026

  Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire has officially launched its $12 million More Rooms, More Families Capital Campaign, highlighted by a transformational $3 million commitment from Savannah Area McDonald’s Owner/Operators to help build a new Ronald McDonald House and significantly expand the number of families the organization can serve.

• University System of Georgia Drives Record $25.1B Economic Impact

  August 14, 2026

  The University System of Georgia generated a record $25.1 billion for the state’s economy in Fiscal Year 2025 – an 8.9% increase over last year, according to a new economic impact report. At the same time, a companion study shows a USG degree continues to pay off for students, adding more than $1.4 million to a graduate’s lifetime earnings.

• Leadership in Action: Leading Cities Forward

  August 14, 2026

  Leadership often reveals itself in moments of action—when leaders step forward to solve problems, bring people together and create opportunities for others to succeed. Throughout her term as president of the Georgia Municipal Association, College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom has embraced that responsibility.

• All-Day Cravings, Answered: Chick-fil-A Debuts New Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches

  August 13, 2026

  This fall, Chick-fil-A is bringing fans a limited-time lineup that delivers classic flavors in an entirely new way. Beginning August 24th, Guests nationwide can enjoy the new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches – available as breakfast and entrée offerings to satisfy all-day cravings.

• Georgia Housing Market Shows Stability at Midyear

  August 12, 2026

  Georgia’s housing market remained steady through the first half of 2026, with new listings and pending sales edging higher while closed sales stayed close to last year’s pace, according to the Georgia REALTORS’ June 2026 Monthly Market Indicators report.

• Visit Savannah Communications Leaders Honored with PRSA Women of Impact Awards

  August 12, 2026

  Visit Savannah communications leaders Supriya Christopher and Tanvi Chauhan have been named recipients of the inaugural Public Relations Society of America Women of Impact Awards.

• CEO Confidence Increased at Start of Q3

  August 12, 2026

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council rose to 52 in Q3 2026, up from 47 in Q2. Despite a partial rebound from last quarter's sharp drop, confidence among leaders of large firms remained well below the level of 59 recorded in Q1 2026.

• RISE Job Palooza, the Region’s Largest Job Fair, Scheduled for Sept. 2nd

  August 11, 2026

  The RISE Job Palooza is the largest multi-county hiring effort in the Savannah region, offering job seekers access to a wide range of career opportunities under one roof. Last year’s event had 124 employers actively hiring and attracted more than 2,400 job seekers.

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