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• Big Bon Bodega to Re-Launch Miss Sophie’s Restaurant at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

  November 14, 2025

  Big Bon Bodega, an award-winning neighborhood eatery and community gathering place featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” is deeply honored to re-launch Miss Sophie’s restaurant at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, serving classic, Southern-style lunch favorites.

• 2025 College & Career Ready Performance Index Shows Improvements Across State

  November 14, 2025

  The 2025 College & Career Ready Performance Index shows improvements across all grade bands in Content Mastery and Readiness, along with Graduation Rate for high schools.

• Georgia Southern University Fall Enrollment Reaches Remarkable New Heights

  November 13, 2025

  The number of students who chose Georgia Southern University for the Fall 2025 Semester continues to soar, according to official Fall 2025 enrollment data, verified by the University System of Georgia. The University’s official Fall 2025 total enrollment is a record-breaking 29,633, a 7.73% increase over Fall 2024, and the University’s highest enrollment in its history.

• Atlanta Fed President Bostic to Retire at the End of Current Term

  November 13, 2025

  Dr. Raphael W. Bostic, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, today announced his intention to retire at the end of his current term, which officially concludes on February 28, 2026.

• Startup Savannah Announces LIFTOFF 2025, An Exciting Entrepreneurial Showcase

  November 12, 2025

  Startup Savannah has announced Service Brewing Company as the Presenting “Pilot” Sponsor of LIFTOFF 2025, the culminating showcase for the organization’s entrepreneurial accelerator programs.

• Board of Regents Elects David Dove as New Chair & Deep Shah Vice Chair for 2026

  November 12, 2025

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia elected current Vice Chair David B. Dove to a one-year term as the Board’s new chair and Regent Deep J. Shah to a one-year term as the Board’s vice chair.

• Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Announces 2026 Date and Initial Speakers

  November 11, 2025

  The Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum announced today the 2026 Forum will be a one-day powerful event with an elevated experience and high impact program to be held Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees Garden.

• St. Joseph's/Candler’s 23rd SmartWomen Luncheon & Expo Set New Fundraising Record

  November 11, 2025

  The SmartWomen Luncheon & Expo raised yet another record amount – $282,031 – through proceeds and donations for St. Joseph's/Candler’s Mary Telfair Mammography Fund. The fund offers life-saving mammograms and other breast health services for uninsured and underinsured women in the Savannah region.

• The Kennickell Group Expands Digital Embellishment Capabilities with Second MGI Device

  November 10, 2025

  The Kennickell Group, a leader in high-quality print production and marketing services, has announced the addition of a second MGI digital embellishment press — the MGI 3DL with iFoil technology. The new equipment arrived Thursday of last week, further expanding the company’s growing suite of advanced print enhancement capabilities.

• Georgia Hospitals Generate $137 Billion for State Economy

  November 10, 2025

  The Georgia Hospital Association released its annual economic impact data, highlighting the $137 billion Georgia hospitals contribute to the state’s economy. This is a $15 billion, or 12.3%, increase from the prior year.

• Saxby Chambliss and Chris Womack Appointed 2026 Georgia Trustees

  November 07, 2025

  The Georgia Historical Society announced today that Saxby Chambliss, former U.S. Senator, and Chris Womack, Chairman, President, and CEO of Southern Company, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and the Office of the Governor as the newest Georgia Trustees on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Trustees Gala in Savannah.

• Are You Engaging the Right Generation? The Truth About Effective Community Outreach

  November 07, 2025

  For years, business generosity was synonymous with a company’s s community outreach, but new research from the 2025 Generosity by the Generations Report confirms that this definition has dramatically shifted. While community impact remains a crucial element of the generosity conversation, it is no longer the primary driver for most employees’ loyalty.

• Georgia Unveils Hyundai Mobility Training Center

  November 06, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America President and CEO Tony Heo joined state and local leaders today to celebrate the grand opening of the Hyundai Mobility Training Center of Georgia, an 89,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility designed to train the next generation of electric vehicle manufacturing professionals.

• Elevate Savannah Raised Over $200,000 at 2025 Leadership Awards Dinner

  November 05, 2025

  Elevate Savannah, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering local communities and fostering educational excellence in the Chatham County Public School System, is celebrating another year of a successful Leadership Awards Dinner raising over $200,000 at the event.

• Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates Highest Number of Graduates in History

  November 05, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia announced record-breaking achievements for Academic Year 2025, highlighting the growing impact of Georgia’s technical colleges in preparing a skilled workforce for the state’s thriving economy.

• Small Businesses Remain Confident in Growth Opportunities, while Exploring AI & Waiting Out Tariff Effects

  November 04, 2025

  Small business optimism remains strong as owners continue to embrace AI and monitor changing market conditions, according to the latest Small Business Cash Flow Trend Report from OnDeck, part of Enova, a market leader in small business lending, and Ocrolus, the document AI and cash flow analytics platform for lenders.

• Eastern Wharf to Host Second Annual Food Truck Festival on Savannah’s Riverfront, Featuring 30+ Food Trucks, Live Music & More

  November 03, 2025

  Eastern Wharf is delighted to host the second annual Eastern Wharf Food Truck Festival on Saturday, November 15th. This free, family-friendly event is the Lowcountry’s biggest and tastiest food truck festival and will feature more than 30 food trucks showcasing the breadth and depth of the region’s growing food truck scene, plus high-energy live music throughout the afternoon

• AARP Georgia Releases New Data Highlighting Caregiving Trends During National Family Caregivers Month

  November 03, 2025

  New AARP caregiving data released today finds that 24% of Georgia adults, approximately 2.5 million people, are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and otr loved ones.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards 62 Organizations $600,000 in Grant Funding

  November 03, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) team specialized in empowering arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, announced the recipients of fiscal year 2026 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities competitive grant awards to support organizations across the state, including in rural communities.

• The Generational Keys to a Strong Company Culture

  October 31, 2025

  A generous company culture is a non-negotiable for most employees. New research from the 2025 Generosity by the Generations Report reveals that what makes a culture truly resonate is unique to each generation.

• Stay Safe! Georgia DOT Reminds Georgians that Pedestrian Safety is a Shared Responsibility

  October 31, 2025

  It's that time of year when clocks fall back an hour for Daylight Saving Time, this Sunday, November 2nd, at 2:00 a.m., and the Georgia Department of Transportation is asking motorists and pedestrians to increase precautions to reduce crashes and fatalities as daylight hours decrease.

• Charlie Harper: How To Weigh A Vote For A SPLOST

  October 30, 2025

  While some of the ink in this space has already been spilled on the 2026 elections, I’ve been remiss in giving a nod to the 2025 items Georgians have on the ballot right now. Early voting is already underway to decide two races for the Public Service Commission, races put on hold from a prior cycle by a judge.

• SPEROS Unveils New 11,000-Square-Foot Technology Showcase Facility Designed by Felder & Associates

  October 29, 2025

  SPEROS, a leading technology solutions provider, celebrated its 41st year in business by officially opening its new, 11,000-square-foot facility on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The space, a collaboration with Savannah architectural firm Felder & Associates, is built as an interactive "Technology Showcase" designed to demonstrate future-forward business technology and underscore SPEROS's commitment to local innovation and economic growth.

• Technical College System of Georgia Announces 2025 Graduates of the Senior Leadership Academy

  October 29, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia is proud to announce the 2025 graduates of its Senior Leadership Academy, a rigorous professional development program designed to prepare emerging leaders from across Georgia’s 22 technical colleges and the system office for senior-level positions in technical education.

• Games Week Georgia and DreamHack Atlanta To Return Halloween Week

  October 28, 2025

  Games Week Georgia returns to Atlanta this year October 27 - Nov 2, 2025, to showcase and celebrate all aspects of the global video game and esports industry.

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