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• President of AT&T Georgia Riley Blount: Building a More Connected, Resilient Georgia

  October 13, 2026

  When most of us dial 911, we rarely think about what happens after the call. We simply trust someone will answer, understand our emergency and send help as quickly as possible.

• Thomas & Hutton Names 11 New Shareholders

  October 09, 2026

  Thomas & Hutton, a privately held and employee-owned professional services firm known for its award-winning culture and 80 years of shaping communities, named 11 new Shareholders, recognizing their leadership, client relationships, and their contributions and investment in the future of the firm.

• Georgia Employees Are Turning Down Higher Pay to Work for Generous Companies

  October 09, 2026

  Employees are not just saying generosity matters to them. They are making financial decisions because of it. goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO recently released the 2026 Business Generosity Report, a study of how generosity shapes the modern workplace. This week's findings detail the career and financial decisions employees are making in pursuit of a generous workplace.

• Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Earns No. 1 Ranking for Seventh Consecutive Year

  October 08, 2026

  Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport for being named the No. 1 airport in the U.S. in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards—for the seventh year in a row.

• Savannah Achieves Record Container Volumes in September

  October 08, 2026

  The Port of Savannah achieved a record September for container volumes, moving 504,015 twenty-foot equivalent container units last month, an increase of 3.7 percent compared to September 2025.

• Elevate Savannah Welcomes David Jacobsen as Executive Director

  October 08, 2026

  Elevate Savannah is pleased to welcome David E. Jacobsen, Psy.D., as its new Executive Director. David brings decades of nonprofit leadership experience in youth and family services, strategic partnerships and organizational growth to the role.

• University System of Georgia Confers Record 86,660 Degrees in FY2026

  October 08, 2026

  The University System of Georgia set a new record in fiscal year 2026 by conferring 86,660 degrees — a 4.9% increase over the previous year.

• Chatham County Early Voting Begins October 13th: Make Your Plan to Vote

  October 07, 2026

  The Savannah Area Chamber encourages members and their teams to make a plan to vote in the November 3 General Election. Early voting in Chatham County runs October 13–30, 2026, with weekday and weekend options to fit busy schedules.

• Savannah Leaders Advocate for Regional Priorities in Washington

  October 06, 2026

  Leaders from the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and Visit Savannah joined representatives of the Savannah Convention Center in Washington, D.C., last week to meet with Georgia’s congressional offices and advocate for funding and policies that support our region.

• The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Seeks Nominations for 2027 Preservation Awards

  October 06, 2026

  The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is seeking nominations for its 2027 Preservation Awards, an annual list of preservation projects and individuals in the state who have made significant contributions to the field of historic preservation. The submission deadline is Monday, Dec. 7, 2026; winners will be announced in April 2027.

• Children’s Museum of Pooler Generates $8.7 Million in Annual Regional Economic Impact

  October 05, 2026

  Families may come to the Children’s Museum of Pooler to play, learn and explore, but a new study shows their impact reaches well beyond the Museum’s doors.

• Eastern Wharf to Host Third Annual Food Truck Festival Featuring 28 Regional Food Trucks on Saturday

  October 02, 2026

  Eastern Wharf will host the third annual Eastern Wharf Food Truck Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3rd from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Riverfront Lot at The Park at Eastern Wharf, part of the largest public green space on the Savannah River, located at 102 Port St. in Savannah.

• Recent Data Finds: Generosity Dramatically Impacts Employee Performance

  October 02, 2026

  Employees don’t just say generosity matters. They work harder for generous companies. Last week, goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO released the 2026 Business Generosity Report, a look at how generosity shapes the modern workplace. The data confirms that investment in business generosity has measurable returns.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts 2026 State of Rural Prosperity & Announces Rural Award Recipients

  October 02, 2026

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 State of Rural Prosperity on Wednesday, bringing together business and community leaders, economic developers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss opportunities and challenges facing rural Georgia.

• Georgia Southern Q2 2026 Economic Monitor: Minimal Growth in Savannah Metro Area

  October 01, 2026

  The Savannah metro area economy experienced minimal growth in the second quarter, according to Georgia Southern University’s Q2 2026 Economic Monitor, published last week.

• Georgia Breaks Tourism Records Four Years Straight

  October 01, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the fourth consecutive year and ranked No. 5 in the nation for domestic overnight visitation for the sixth year in a row.

• Top State for Talent Award Winners Announced at Governor’s Workforce Summit

  October 01, 2026

  Governor Kemp, in conjunction with the Technical College System of Georgia, the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Student Finance Commission, and the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy, held the fourth annual Governor’s Workforce Summit last week, celebrating excellence across Georgia’s education and workforce development system.

• Tybee Seafood Fest to Debut, Bringing Weeklong Celebration of Coastal Flavor & Island Culture

  September 30, 2026

  The inaugural Tybee Seafood Fest will take place November 8–15, 2026, bringing a weeklong celebration of fresh seafood, local restaurants, live entertainment, and community to Tybee Island.

• Elevate Savannah to Host 4th Annual Leadership Awards Dinner Honoring Helen Downing, Dr. Shirley James & Dr. Jermaine Whirl

  September 30, 2026

  Elevate Savannah, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building long-term, life-changing relationships with youth and equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community, will host its 4th Annual Elevate Savannah Leadership Awards Dinner on October 15th.

• Shan Cooper and Doug Hertz Named 2027 Georgia Trustees

  September 30, 2026

  The Georgia Historical Society announced today that Shan Cooper, trailblazing businesswoman and civic leader, and Doug Hertz, leading businessman and philanthropist, have been named the 2027 Georgia Trustees. It is the highest honor the State of Georgia can confer.

• SCCPSS Graduation Rate Rises in 2026, Three Schools Achieve 100%

  September 29, 2026

  Georgia's high-school seniors recorded another historic-high graduation rate in 2026. The four-year graduation rate for the state rose to 88.5% — up from 87.2% in 2026, and an all-time high since the state began using the adjusted cohort calculation first required in 2011 by federal law.

• From Foster Care to a Future in Aviation: Marcus' Story

  September 29, 2026

  Marcus entered Georgia’s foster care system without knowing what his future would hold. After aging out, he struggled to find the right direction in college. Then he discovered aviation maintenance.

• Banana Ball Comes Home: Savannah Invited to Join Citywide Playoff Weekend

  September 28, 2026

  Banana Ball is coming home, and Savannah is ready to celebrate. As the Savannah Bananas return to their hometown for the inaugural Banana Ball Championship League Playoffs, residents and visitors alike are invited to join in four days of community-wide festivities from October 1-4.

• In Georgia’s Race for Governor, Focus Shifts to Farms

  September 28, 2026

  Pledging to fight for farmers, Republican Rick Jackson unveiled his plan to support Georgia’s agricultural industry as the sector gets squeezed by rising prices for diesel, fertilizer and other essentials. Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms fired back, with her campaign saying that she had already met with farmers and unveiled her own plan.

• Georgia Power Furthers Partnership with Statewide Nonprofit to Make Georgia State Parks More Accessible and Enjoyable

  September 28, 2026

  Georgia Power, the state’s leading electric utility serving customers in all but four Georgia counties, is proud to continue its longstanding partnership with Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites (Friends) – a nonprofit organization with a mission to serve, support, and celebrate Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites.

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