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• University System Sets Spring Enrollment Record

  April 17, 2025

  Student enrollment at Georgia’s public colleges and universities reached 345,823 this semester, an all-time record for the spring, the University System of Georgia’s vice chancellor of research and policy analysis reported Wednesday.

• Board of Regents Approves Georgia Southern University, East Georgia State College Consolidation

  April 16, 2025

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia voted today to consolidate East Georgia State College and Georgia Southern University.

• Governor Signs Legislation Delivering More than $1 Billion in Tax Cuts & Relief to Georgians

  April 16, 2025

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the Georgia General Assembly, and state and local leaders signed legislation at a ceremony in Cobb County delivering more than $1 billion in significant tax relief to hardworking Georgians through an acceleration of the largest tax cut in state history and a third, one-time tax refund.

• ACE Proudly Celebrates Dual Milestone: 25 Years of Growing Georgia Businesses and Deploying $250M in Loans

  April 16, 2025

  ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs proudly celebrates a dual milestone- its 25th anniversary and deploying over a quarter billion dollars in lending capital, which has fueled the growth and success of more than 2,800 small businesses in Georgia.

• Startup Savannah Kicks Off Inaugural Cohort Of SPARK Savannah With Generous Contribution From Comcast

  April 15, 2025

  On April 8th, Startup Savannah kicked off the first class session for their intensive, 12-week accelerator program, SPARK Savannah with fifteen entrepreneurs from across the region.

• Leadership Southeast Georgia Tackles Public Health & Safety Across the Region

  April 15, 2025

  Leadership Southeast Georgia, the region’s premier professional development program, recently completed the second session of its 2025 cohort, focusing on community health, wellness, and public safety across McIntosh, Liberty, and Long counties.

• 2025 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia

  April 15, 2025

  The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is proud to announce the 2025 Top 40 Innovative Companies in Georgia, recognizing trailblazing organizations that are making significant contributions to the state’s technology landscape.

• BankSouth Named On-Site Bank Service Provider for Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant

  April 14, 2025

  BankSouth is proud to have been selected as the on-site banking services partner for Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, Hyundai’s first dedicated electric vehicle plant in the U.S. and the largest economic development project in Georgia’s history.

• Goodwill Southeast Georgia To Open New Savannah Crossing Retail Store & Donation Center

  April 14, 2025

  Leaders at Goodwill Southeast Georgia are excited to announce the grand opening of the non-profit’s newest Retail Store & Donation Center in the Savannah Crossing Shopping Center. It’s Goodwill Southeast Georgia’s first new Savannah location since 2016.

• Florida Engineering Group Joins Thomas & Hutton to Expand Presence in Florida

  April 11, 2025

  Florida Engineering Group, Inc., a well-established civil engineering firm in Orlando, joins Thomas & Hutton, a Southeast-based consulting firm. Orlando is T&H’s first Florida location market and enhances its opportunities to serve clients across the commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, and residential sectors.

• Registration Opens for 2025 Mayor’s Small Business Conference

  April 11, 2025

  Registration is now open for the 2025 Mayor’s Small Business Conference, taking place on Tuesday, May 7th at the Savannah Civic Center. Registration will remain open until April 30th or until capacity is reached.

• Parker’s Kitchen Named First goBeyondProfit Champion of 2025

  April 10, 2025

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced Savannah-based Parker’s Kitchen and its Founder and Executive Chairman, Greg Parker, as the recipient of the goBeyondProfit Champion Award.

• Reservations Now Available for the 2025 Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Luncheon

  April 10, 2025

  Senior Citizens Inc. is proud to announce that reservations are now available for the eighth annual Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Luncheon - a celebration of extraordinary individuals who have left an indelible mark on our community through leadership and service.

• UPS Makes Bold Moves with Ground Portfolio Expansion

  April 10, 2025

  UPS is doubling down on its customer-first strategy by expanding its end-to-end portfolio with two ground shipping options for residential and commercial shippers: UPS Ground Saver and UPS Ground with Freight Pricing. In today’s dynamic market, global logistics continues to evolve, and UPS is moving forward to deliver for customers of all needs and sizes.

• ExperCARE Founder/CEO Catherine Grant Announces Transition to Strategic Board Role

  April 09, 2025

  ExperCARE, a leading provider of on-demand healthcare services across Georgia and Alabama, has announced a planned leadership transition. Catherine Grant, the visionary Founder and Chief Executive Officer, who has led the organization since its founding in 2009, will transition from her role as CEO to Board Director.

• Chancellor Sonny Perdue Proposes Consolidation of Georgia Southern University, East Georgia State College

  April 09, 2025

  University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue announced today he will recommend a consolidation to the Board of Regents of Georgia Southern University and East Georgia State College (EGSC). The board will act upon the recommendation at its upcoming meeting on April 15-16.

• New Report Published to Help Georgia Businesses and Communities Prepare for Tariff Measures

  April 09, 2025

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the publication of Tariffs Briefing: April 2025 - New U.S. Tariffs + Potential Georgia Impact, a report written to help Georgia businesses and communities prepare for the new tariff measures announced by the Trump Administration.

• Governor Brian Kemp Joins Safe Digging Stakeholders to Proclaim April 2025 as Safe Digging Month

  April 09, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp met with key stakeholders from the safe digging community to issue an official proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Safe Digging Month in Georgia.

• Savannah’s Waterfront Community Improvement District Board of Directors Adopts Vision & Implementation Plan

  April 08, 2025

  The Savannah’s Waterfront Community Improvement District Board of Directors has been working diligently to lay the groundwork for future success and enhance the vibrancy, safety, and economic prosperity of our waterfront community. Today, the board is pleased to announce the adoption of their Vision and Implementation Plan for River Street.

• Meet Ocean: From Homeless to Thriving at Atlanta Tech

  April 08, 2025

  Ocean, a student at Atlanta Technical College studying cybersecurity, is proof of what’s possible when foster youth get the support they need. He entered Georgia’s foster care system at age 13 and moved from home to home without much stability.

• Georgia Ports Grows March Container Trade 22.5%

  April 08, 2025

  In its busiest March ever, the Port of Savannah’s container trade increased by 22.5 percent or 98,000 TEUs compared to the same month last year. In intermodal cargo, the Port of Savannah set an all-time record of 52,645 containers moved by rail, an increase of 17 percent over the same month last year.

• Ogeechee Tech's Annual iGot Campaign Sets New Fundraising Record

  April 07, 2025

  The Ogeechee Technical College Foundation’s Board of Directors announced at the 2nd Annual We Are OTC Celebration on April 3 that the 2025 I Give to Ogeechee Tech campaign raised a record-breaking $1,070,855 to support ongoing needs at Ogeechee Technical College.

• Strong Series of Pro-Business Legislation Secures Full Passage During 2025 Legislative Session

  April 07, 2025

  Following Sine Die, the final day of the Legislative Session, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce highlighted the strong series of pro-business legislation that secured full passage during the 2025 Georgia General Assembly Legislative Session.

• The Georgia Power Foundation Marks Milestone, Awards New Grants through Workforce for Georgia Program

  April 07, 2025

  The Georgia Power Foundation announced today that it has reached a milestone, awarding over $2.25 million through 65 grants to support workforce development needs through educational programs across the state since 2020.

• Georgia Southern Recognizes Exemplary Donors at 2025 Gratitude Gala

  April 04, 2025

  Georgia Southern University hosted its annual Gratitude Gala to recognize key donors for their longtime support of institutional initiatives. The event was held March 28 at the JW Marriott Plant Riverside in Savannah, Georgia, where honorees were presented with awards.

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