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• Plant Riverside District’s Opulent Studio 24 New Year’s Eve Disco Celebration Invites Guests to Ring in 2024 in Style

  November 10, 2023

  Plant Riverside District – which is widely known as Savannah’s Entertainment District – is thrilled to host a lavish Studio 24 New Year’s Eve Disco Celebration on Sunday, December 31 from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Salzburg Ballroom.

• Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Get Georgia Moving

  November 10, 2023

  Georgia has boasted record economic growth for five consecutive years with over $134 billion in capital investment, $68 billion in real GDP growth, over two thousand new or expanded project locations, and 268,000 jobs created throughout every corner of the state.

• Cecilia Russo Turner to Offer Keynote Address at Georgia Southern University BIG Café

  November 09, 2023

  The Business Innovation Group (BIG) at Georgia Southern University is pleased to announce that Cecilia Russo Turner will be the keynote speaker for the upcoming BIG Café event on Wednesday, November 15th.

• Second Harvest: November Has Gone to the Turkeys

  November 08, 2023

  America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia kicked off a month-long push for turkeys with the 13th Annual Drive Away Hunger golf tournament hosted by The Landings Deer Creek Club.

• LG Burt Jones Announces ‘Red Tape Rollback’

  November 08, 2023

  Lt. Gov. Burt Jones unveiled a legislative push Tuesday aimed at reducing the size and scope of state government while making it easier for Georgians to get business licenses.

• Howard Keeley Receives Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad

  November 07, 2023

  Howard Keeley, Ph.D., director of the Center for Irish Research and Teaching at Georgia Southern University, has received the 2023 Presidential Distinguished Service Award from the Government of Ireland. It is the highest honor the country of Ireland can give to a person who is a non-resident.

• United Ways of Georgia Creates Statewide Advisory Committee in Preparation of Groundbreaking ALICE Report

  November 07, 2023

  United Ways of Georgia, an association of the 31 United Way organizations operating across Georgia, have collectively invested to become the 29th state organization to participate in United for ALICE.

• UGA Institute of Government Offers New Certificate Program in Downtown Development

  November 06, 2023

  The University of Georgia Institute of Government has partnered with the Georgia Downtown Association and Georgia Power to launch the Certified Downtown Professional Certificate Program. This new training series helps downtown professionals gain the skills and knowledge to boost community and economic development in downtown districts.

• Savannah Master Calendar Launches Savannah VIP

  November 03, 2023

  Savannah Master Calendar announces the launch of Savannah VIP, a Savannah-centric business initiative aimed at driving local dollars to locally-owned and operated companies.

• Bob Mock Donates $1M to United Way of the Coastal Empire for Housing Assistance in Bryan County

  November 03, 2023

  United Way of the Coastal Empire hosted a press conference on Thursday, November 2, on the steps of the Richmond Hill History Museum in Bryan County to share a historic community announcement.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Kashi Sehgal, Founder of Retaaza

  November 03, 2023

  What problem is your business uniquely positioned to solve? Kashi Sehgal, founder of Retaaza, was exposed to the crisis of food insecurity and waste in Georgia. In turn, she seized the opportunity to connect hyper-local supply with state-wide demand. Today, their successful business model increases demand for Georgia’s number one industry while simultaneously caring for hungry Georgians.

• The Creative Coast Announces November 9th SHE HUSTLES Keynote and Panelists

  November 02, 2023

  SHE HUSTLES is a Creative Coast tri-annual event, during which Savannah's women entrepreneurs and leaders connect, learn, and inspire. The Creative Coast is excited to again partner with Savannah SCORE for the upcoming SHE HUSTLES event, which is set to take place on November 9th.

• State Senate Kicks Off Deep Dive into Artificial Intelligence

  November 02, 2023

  Artificial intelligence can prove more beneficial to society than harmful but only with proper regulation, industry experts told Georgia lawmakers Wednesday.

• Gulfstream Announces Completion of Latest Next-Generation Manufacturing Facility Expansion

  November 01, 2023

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the completion of its latest strategic expansion, the Savannah-based precision manufacturing facility for the Gulfstream G400, Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600.

• Plant Riverside District and Savannah Music Festival Announce Landmark Partnership, Expanding World-Class Concert Experiences at District Live

  November 01, 2023

  Plant Riverside District and Savannah Music Festival (SMF) are delighted to announce a landmark new partnership, which will expand year-round live music options for Savannah-area residents and visitors.

• 15th Annual GRACE Awards Finalists and Honorees Announced

  November 01, 2023

  The Georgia Restaurant Association is thrilled to announce the finalists and honorees for the 2023 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards.

• Georgia Ports Authority CEO: Brunswick on Track to be Top U.S. Auto and RoRo Port

  October 31, 2023

  The Port of Brunswick is poised to become the top auto and machinery port in the U.S., with 264 acres of land for development according to Georgia Ports Authority President and CEO Griff Lynch.

• Georgia Power's 2023 Integrated Resource Plan Update Supports Georgia's Extraordinary Economic Growth

  October 30, 2023

  Georgia Power filed an update to its Integrated Resource Plan that sets forth a flexible, comprehensive plan to support the state's extraordinary economic growth and continue providing clean, safe, reliable, and affordable power for customers.

• SCAD Opens Magnificent Hollywood Backlot for Students and Film Studios

  October 27, 2023

  The Savannah College of Art and Design is delighted to announce the opening of its new Hollywood backlot at the university's Savannah Film Studios.

• Federal Judge Tosses Georgia Redistricting Maps; Governor Calls Special Session

  October 27, 2023

  A federal judge Thursday rejected both the congressional and legislative redistricting maps Georgia’s Republican-controlled General Assembly drew two years ago and ordered new maps prepared in time for next year’s elections.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Richard Simms, CEO of Tyrannosaurus Tech

  October 27, 2023

  Tyrannosaurus Tech’s whimsical brand displays their earnest intention to be a bridge into the mysterious world of technology development. When Richard Simms and Carlos Gonzalez founded Tyrannosaurus Tech, they were laser-focused on survival, yet they quickly realized that they wanted to build a company that fulfilled a larger purpose.

• Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates Graduation of Inaugural Cohort from Senior Leadership Academy

  October 26, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first cohort of the Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative professional development program aimed at advancing careers within TCSG and its 22 colleges.

• Savannah Tree Foundation Gives Away 500 Trees

  October 25, 2023

  On October 28th, 2023, from 9 AM to 11 AM Savannah Tree Foundation will host the second annual “Trick or Trees,” in collaboration with State Farm and the Arbor Day Foundation.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 87 Organizations

  October 25, 2023

  Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced the recipients of fiscal year 2024 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards.

• Announcing the 25th Annual Tourism Awards Finalists

  October 24, 2023

  We received so many amazing stories of wonderful individuals who make our tourism community great. It was very difficult to narrow it down to the top finalists in each category. Please keep scrolling to see if your nominee is a finalist!

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