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• Savannah’s Brampton Road Connector Opens July 16th

  July 08, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Transportation will open a high-volume freight corridor in Savannah July 16th, streamlining the flow of goods at one of the fastest growing ports in the U.S. The $126 million Brampton Road Connector is a new four-lane highway linking Garden City Terminal’s Gate 3 directly to the interstate system, removing at-grade rail crossings and truck traffic from local neighborhoods.

• From Pennies to Protests, New Georgia Laws Alter Penalties, Programs and Protections

  July 07, 2026

  New state laws took effect Wednesday, bringing new mandates that will change life for Georgians in both obvious and unseen ways.

• Georgia Launches New Office of Education and Workforce Strategy

  July 07, 2026

  Effective, July 1, 2026, the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) officially becomes the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy (GOEWS), marking a significant evolution in how Georgia coordinates education and workforce policy under one roof.

• Georgia Historical Society Elects Clyde Tuggle as Board Chair & Adds Riley Blount, BJ Green, & T. Dallas Smith to Board

  July 06, 2026

  The Georgia Historical Society is pleased to announce the election of three distinguished leaders to its Board of Curators: Riley Blount, BJ Green, and T. Dallas Smith, which were at the Society’s 187th Annual Meeting, held at the Georgia Historical Society headquarters in Savannah.

• Shenequa Gresham Named Permanent President and CEO of the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism

  July 06, 2026

  Matthew Reardon Center for AutismThe Matthew Reardon Center for Autism is proud to announce that Shenequa Gresham has been appointed permanent President and CEO, following her tenure as interim leader of the organization.

• G800 Marks Gulfstream’s 800th Speed Record, Sets Farthest Fastest Flight in Business Aviation History

  July 06, 2026

  Gulfstream Aerospace announced two major milestones: The company’s next-generation G800 achieved the Gulfstream fleet’s 800th city pair speed record and then completed the farthest fastest flight in business aviation history.

• Savannah Mayor, Clerk of Council Receive Prestigious State Municipal Awards

  July 01, 2026

  City of Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, and City of Savannah Clerk of Council Mark Massey, are recipients of the 2026 Georgia Municipal Association’s Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame Award and the 2026 Georgia Municipal Clerks Association Clerk of the Year Award, respectively.

• Jamie McCurry Joins Savannah’s Heritage Capital Group Team

  June 30, 2026

  Heritage Capital Group is pleased to announce the appointment of former Georgia Ports Authority leader Jamie McCurry as an industry specialist in its Savannah office.

• Governor Brian Kemp Awarded GMA's Georgia Key Citizen Award

  June 30, 2026

  GMA presented Governor Brian P. Kemp with the Georgia Key Citizen Award during GMA’s Annual Convention in Savannah on Sunday, recognizing his steadfast support of local government and his lasting contributions to communities across the state.

• Leopold’s Ice Cream and EmployAbility Celebrate 75 Years with Special Anniversary Flavor

  June 26, 2026

  Community members, supporters, and local leaders gathered at Leopold’s Ice Cream on Broughton Street Tuesday morning as EmployAbility kicked off the celebration of its 75th anniversary with the launch of a special limited time flavor, “EmployAbility Crunch.”

• Two Savannah Made Standouts Compete for Coolest Thing Made in Georgia

  June 25, 2026

  The 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Georgia competition is officially underway, and Savannah has two standout products in the statewide bracket: the Hyundai IONIC 5 and the Gulfstream G700.

• General Assembly Concludes Special Session With More Campaign Fodder, Few Results

  June 25, 2026

  The 2026 special session of the Georgia General Assembly may be remembered more for what did not happen than for what did.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Georgia’s Competitive Edge Starts with Energy

  June 25, 2026

  Georgia’s economic success story did not happen by accident. Behind that success is something most Georgians rarely think about until it disappears: reliable energy infrastructure.

• Georgia Tech-Savannah Leadership Transition Underway Following Retirement

  June 24, 2026

  Georgia Tech has named Peter Rubow, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives in the College of Lifetime Learning, as interim executive director of Georgia Tech-Savannah following the retirement of longtime campus leader Diane Lee. The Institute will begin a search for a permanent executive director in the coming months.

• Fostering Success Act Spotlight: Millard Choate

  June 23, 2026

  Millard Choate, founder of Choate Construction Company, shares why he views the Fostering Success Act as both a moral responsibility and a high-impact investment in Georgia’s future workforce. By redirecting taxes they already owe, business leaders can provide critical support for youth aging out of foster care while strengthening our state’s economy at no cost.

• Legislature Kills Sales Tax for Property Tax Swap

  June 23, 2026

  Democrats in the Legislature on Monday closed the door on Republican proposals to implement new local sales taxes to offset homeowner property tax bills.

• Keep Savannah/Hilton Head International on Top: Vote for the Nation’s #1 Airport

  June 22, 2026

  The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport continues to soar to new heights—and our community couldn’t be prouder. As we celebrate six years of excellence, we’re reminding travelers and residents alike why SAV stands out as a premier gateway to the Lowcountry.

• Georgia Surpasses 5 Million Jobs, Sets New Records in Labor Force and Employment

  June 22, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia jobs surpassed 5 million, reaching 5,002,400 in May. The state’s labor force also reached an all-time high of 5,470,704, while total employment set a new record at 5,283,862.

• Hinesville Downtown Development Authority Welcomes Courtney Rawlins as Executive Director

  June 18, 2026

  The Hinesville Downtown Development Authority (HDDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Courtney Rawlins as its new Executive Director. Rawlins officially joined the organization on May 26, 2026, and will lead efforts to strengthen downtown Hinesville through business development, community engagement, strategic partnerships, and revitalization initiatives.

• Savannah & Tybee Island Score Global Exposure During FIFA World Cup

  June 18, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp recently joined Visit Savannah President and CEO Joseph Marinelli, along with Angela Westerfield and Lauren Cleland, at the Visit Savannah and Visit Tybee visitor display area at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta as Georgia welcomes FIFA World Cup visitors from around the globe.

• Georgia Bankers Association Elects & Installs Officers & Directors to its Board

  June 18, 2026

  Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and added seven members to its board of directors. At the 134th GBA Annual Meeting on June 9th, Susan Moss, President and CEO, Planters & Citizens Bank, Camilla, was installed as the 138th GBA Chairman.

• Georgia Republicans Decline to Redraw Election Maps During Special Session

  June 18, 2026

  Republican lawmakers in Georgia will not redraw election maps as suggested by Gov. Brian Kemp, leaders of the House and Senate said Wednesday afternoon, less than an hour before gaveling in for their special session.

• Leadership Southeast Georgia Celebrates the Graduation of the Class of 2026

  June 17, 2026

  Leadership Southeast Georgia celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 following the program's fifth and final session, held June 3rd–5th in Chatham County. Focused on Quality of Life and program culmination, the final session brought participants together to explore the people, institutions, and community assets that contribute to a vibrant and thriving Southeast Georgia.

• Rick Jackson Defeats Burt Jones for GOP Gubernatorial Nomination

  June 17, 2026

  Entrepreneur Rick Jackson defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in the Republican runoff for governor and will compete in November for the state’s top office against Democratic former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

• Georgia Historical Society Expands Access to Digital History Resources Through Today in Georgia History Widget & US250 Content

  June 16, 2026

  The Georgia Historical Society announced the expanded availability of free digital history resources designed to help educators, media outlets, cultural institutions, government agencies, tourism partners, libraries, and community organizations commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

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