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• Two Thomas & Hutton Projects were Finalists for the GPTQ Preconstruction Design Awards

  December 14, 2023

  Two projects from Thomas & Hutton were finalists for the Georgia Partnership for Transportation Quality (GPTQ) Preconstruction Design Awards: Rogers Bridge, and the Jimmy DeLoach Parkway Extension & Interchange.

• GDOT Outlines Need for Major Hike in Highway Funding

  December 14, 2023

  Georgia will need to spend at least $81 billion on transportation improvements by 2050 to keep people and freight moving on highways that otherwise will becoming increasingly congested, state Commissioner of Transportation Russell McMurry warned Wednesday.

• Georgia Port's COO Ed McCarthy Outlines Port Improvements

  December 13, 2023

  At the 2023 Georgia Transportation Summit, Chief Operating Officer Ed McCarthy detailed the Georgia Ports Authority's $4.5 billion in projects and plans to enhance port infrastructure over the next decade.

• Georgia Tech-Savannah Announces Professional Leadership Certificate Program

  December 13, 2023

  Georgia Tech-Savannah announces its Professional Leadership certificate program which will run from March – June 2024. This program was developed for emerging leaders to accelerate their careers through education and self-discovery, and for professionals in corporations and organizations that have demonstrated leadership qualities through experience and engagement

• Governors Kemp, Ivey Announce Agreement in Long-running Chattahoochee River Water Lawsuit

  December 13, 2023

  Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia and Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama announced that they have reached an agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers expected to end a lawsuit brought by Alabama while assuring both states’ citizens who live and work in the Mid- and Lower Chattahoochee River Basin of sufficient minimum water flows during times of drought.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: It’s Time for Washington to Reverse Course on Interest Rates

  December 13, 2023

  It’s no surprise to anyone who has filled up their tank, been to the grocery store, or applied for a loan that sky-high inflation and increasing interest rates are placing an undue financial burden on citizens across the country and constraints on business investments.

• Goodwill Southeast Georgia CEO Accepts New Position

  December 12, 2023

  Goodwill Southeast Georgia announced that Michael Winckler, President and CEO, has accepted a new position as President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Houston. The Goodwill Southeast Georgia Board Chair, Ivy Council, announced Jason Marshall, the current COO of Goodwill Southeast Georgia, as interim CEO effective January 2nd.

• Over Forty High School Students Complete Colony Bank's Leadership Academy

  December 12, 2023

  Over 40 high school students in Georgia recently graduated from the Colony Leadership Academy, the graduation ceremony took place on November 18th in Savannah and upon completion of the program, each student received up to a $1,000 scholarship to the college or university of their choice.

• Georgia’s Economy is Headed for a “Soft Landing” but Could Still Hit Some Speed Bumps

  December 12, 2023

  Georgia’s post-COVID economic expansion is expected to slow but continue, with GDP increasing by 1.1% in 2024, according to economic forecasters at the University of Georgia Selig Center for Economic Growth.

• Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity Raises $160K & Launches ‘Close The Gap' Campaign to Reach Fundraising Goal for 40th Anniversary Year

  December 11, 2023

  Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity raised $160,000 at their second annual ‘Home for the Holidays’ gala, presented by title sponsor Roberts Properties, Inc. Over 300 attendees joined together to celebrate the nonprofit during their 40th anniversary and support them as they continue their mission to provide safe and affordable housing for local families.

• Feds Providing More Funding for Passenger Rail in Georgia

  December 11, 2023

  The Biden administration is stepping up federal funding of three planned intercity passenger rail projects in Georgia. The Federal Rail Administration has awarded $1.5 million in grants to explore linking Atlanta with Savannah; Charlotte, N.C.; and Chattanooga, Tenn.

• SBAC Celebrates Small Businesses and Accomplishments During its Annual Holiday Luncheon

  December 08, 2023

  The Small Business Assistance Corporation recently celebrated its Annual Holiday Luncheon at the Savannah Golf Club, highlighting its achievements in 2023. The event recognized staff, volunteer board and loan committee members, and winners of its annual awards while honoring past leadership.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Heath Fountain, CEO of Colony Bank

  December 08, 2023

  Colony Bank and its CEO Heath Fountain were recently awarded the goBeyondProfit Champion Award for their commitment to a larger purpose beyond the bottom line. In our latest CEO interview with Colony Bank CEO, Heath Fountain, he clearly articulates not only the role that community banks play in improving lives but also offers practical ways to tie daily tasks and customer interactions back to the company purpose.

• As Responsibilities Increase, US Corporate Boards are Taking a Fresh Look at Their Committees

  December 08, 2023

  Science and technology. Health and safety. ESG and sustainability. A few years ago, board committees on such topics were nearly non-existent. But as boards expand their role to address a broadening array of topics, they are not only assigning responsibilities to existing committees but also starting to form new types of committees.

• TEDxSavannah Announces “Convergence” Theme for 2024, Tickets Now Available

  December 07, 2023

  TEDxSavannah, an independently organized celebration of ideas worth spreading based on the international TED talk phenomenon, will return in 2024 with an exciting half-day showcase featuring a diverse group of local speakers focusing on the theme of Convergence.

• Enmarket Partners with Bethesda Academy on Commercial Project

  December 06, 2023

  Enmarket and Bethesda Academy, both prominent organizations with century-plus histories in Savannah, Ga., have entered into an innovative agreement that will bring a new Enmarket store and a Bethesda Welcome Center to the Skidaway Island area.

• SBA Delivers Over $1.4B in Funding to Georgia Small Businesses

  December 06, 2023

  The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced that the SBA delivered $50 billion in capital, disaster relief, and bonding to small businesses and disaster-impacted communities across America in Fiscal Year 2023.

• 2024 Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Opens Scholarship Application Process

  December 06, 2023

  The Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum has opened the scholarship application process for the 2024 Forum to be held February 26-27, 2024, at Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees Garden.

• Colony Bank Honored with the goBeyondProfit 2023 Champion Award

  December 05, 2023

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced it has honored Fitzgerald-based Colony Bank and its CEO, Heath Fountain, with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award.

• Downtown Savannah is Proud Recipient of First Mass Timber Residential Building in Southeast

  December 05, 2023

  Downtown Savannah is the proud recipient of an incredibly unique urban development that is the first mass timber residential building in the Southeast. Ann Street Lofts, which is now leasing, offers residents and transplants a fresh spin on luxury minimalist homes and lofts.

• Governor Kemp Wants to Accelerate State Income Tax Cuts

  December 05, 2023

  Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday he will ask Georgia lawmakers to provide additional tax relief during the upcoming legislative session by accelerating a state income tax cut lawmakers adopted last year.

• Georgia DOT to Host a Small Business Event Specifically Designed for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises at The Savannah Entrepreneurial Center

  December 04, 2023

  The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) State Supported Funding Program (SSFP) will be hosting, in partnership with the City of Savannah Economic Development Department, an in-person event for small business owners interested in working with the Agency.

• Study: 33.3% of Georgia Taxpayers Report Charitable Contributions, Above U.S. Average

  December 04, 2023

  Giving Season—which kicks off with Giving Tuesday and runs through December 31st—is when 30% of all annual nonprofit giving takes place. In Georgia, 33.3% of taxpayers report charitable contributions, compared to 32.9% of taxpayers nationally.

• All Berths Open for Business at Port of Savannah

  December 04, 2023

  The Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal handled 129 container ship calls last month, an increase of 26 percent compared to October 2022.

• Infinity, Inc. Invites Business Owners to Get Cyber Insurance Insights

  December 01, 2023

  According to the World Economic Forum cybercrime is considered the third largest economy in the world, trailing only the United States and China.

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