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• Clearwave Fiber's Internship Program Empowers Future Talent with Hands-On Experience and Community Involvement

  August 04, 2023

  Clearwave Fiber recently concluded its Summer Internship Program. Held at the company headquarters in Savannah, the program included a diverse group of young talent from various universities who gained invaluable experience while making a positive impact on the company and the community.

• Georgia Ranks #4 in U.S. for Resident Support of Small Businesses

  August 04, 2023

  Georgia residents' search interest in small businesses has spiked more than 92% of other states since 2019. Across the nation, small business support has increased by 267% in that same period.

• CEO Confidence Improves in Q3

  August 04, 2023

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council improved to 48 in Q3 2023, up from 42 in the second quarter.

• Gulfstream G550 Completes 1 Millionth Flight

  August 03, 2023

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the high-performing G550 fleet recently completed its 1 millionth landing, proving the long-lasting durability of the aircraft and its continued performance excellence. To date, the G550 fleet has logged 2.6 million flight hours.

• Introducing Tupelo Labs: Revolutionizing Media Creation with Real-Time 3D Technology

  August 03, 2023

  Tupelo Labs, a pioneering real-time 3D studio, is proud to announce its official launch. With a mission to transform the way businesses visualize, create, and interact with digital content, Tupelo Labs brings unparalleled creativity, efficiency, and innovation to the forefront.

• City Officials Learn New Skills at Georgia Municipal Association Conference

  August 03, 2023

  City officials from across Georgia updated their governing skills through continuing education classes presented by University of Georgia Institute of Government faculty and other experts at the 90th Georgia Municipal Association Annual Convention, held in June at the Savannah Convention Conference Center.

• Second Harvest is Striving to Reach the Finish Line

  August 02, 2023

  America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia announced the final phase of the capital campaign for the new facility with a projected five months until relocating to Chatham Parkway.

• ECG and the Gas Authority Announce Partnership Forming the Georgia Energy Cities

  August 02, 2023

  Electric Cities of Georgia and the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia have created a new force for economic development in Georgia.

• CEOs Shared Tips With Teen Business Owners Young Entrepreneurs from Metropolitan Savannah Area Learned from Top Execs

  August 01, 2023

  Six students from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy at Savannah had business and networking advice from 5 CEOs.

• New Research Unpacks the Demand for Flexibility & Mental Health Support

  August 01, 2023

  goBeyondProfit’s 2023 Business Generosity Report confirms that generosity remains a driving factor behind employees’ choice of workplace. If you’re wondering how to prioritize limited funds, employed adults provide clear direction. For the second year in a row, employees want to see greater flexibility and mental health support for employers.

• Savannah-Chatham Schools Recognized by GAEL for Making Improvements to Exit State Support and Improvement Lists

  July 31, 2023

  Three SCCPSS schools were recognized at the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders Conference in July for Advancing Achievement.

• Vogtle Unit 3 Goes into Operation

  July 31, 2023

  Georgia Power declared today that Plant Vogtle Unit 3 has entered commercial operation and is now serving customers and the State of Georgia. The new unit represents a long-term investment in the state’s clean energy future and will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for decades to come.

• Georgians Among the Friendliest & Most Welcoming in the Country

  July 31, 2023

  A road trip's magic isn't merely stitched together by appealing accommodations, tantalizing dining spots, scenic routes, or well-maintained roads, although these are certainly essential threads. At the heart of a truly memorable road trip, the fondness of the memories that outlive the journey itself, is the warmth of the people encountered along the way.

• Georgia Lottery Annual Profits for HOPE, Pre-K Top $1.51B

  July 28, 2023

  The Georgia Lottery Corp. announced it raised $1,516,383,000 for education in fiscal year 2023, bringing the total transferred to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account since inception in 1993 to more than $26.8 billion.

• Georgia Ports Authority Achieves Record Roll-on/Roll-off in FY2023

  July 26, 2023

  The Georgia Ports Authority handled record Roll-on/Roll-off volumes in Fiscal Year 2023, at more than 723,500 units, an increase of 18 percent or nearly 109,000 units over the previous year.

• Georgia Foundation for Agriculture Receives Grant to Develop Virtual Agricultural Game

  July 26, 2023

  The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is receiving a $200,000 grant from The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation over the next two years to develop an immersive game to teach students about agriculture. Using a virtual, 3D-based platform, the game is intended to ignite students' interest in farming. Students will play the game on tablets or computers.

• The Majority of CEOs Surveyed Believe Generative AI will Increase Their Organizations' Efficiencies

  July 26, 2023

  Despite geopolitical disruption and looming economic concerns, CEOs remain focused on navigating through uncertainty. While the challenges are many, today's CEOs demonstrate incredible resilience through their ability to navigate external factors and continue to explore and invest in emerging technologies.

• SCAD Savannah Film Festival to Return in October

  July 25, 2023

  The SCAD Savannah Film Festival will return Saturday, Oct. 21 through Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, for its 26th year of celebrating acclaimed films and prominent honorees.

• Bradshaw Home to Create More than 230 Logistics Jobs in Effingham County

  July 25, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp today announced that Bradshaw Home, a leading designer and marketer of kitchen and cleaning products, will build a new distribution center in Effingham County, creating more than 230 new jobs.

• New Research Explores a Penalty For Loyalty and The Gender Pay Gap In Georgia

  July 25, 2023

  goBeyondProfit’s 2023 Business Generosity Report confirms that generosity remains a driving factor behind employees’ choice of workplace. If you’re wondering how to prioritize limited funds, employed adults provide clear direction.

• Fostering Success Act, Inc. Launches to Help Georgians Contribute to New State Foster Care Tax Credit

  July 24, 2023

  The Fostering Success Act, Inc., a new non-profit, has launched to help Georgians contribute to a new $20 million state tax credit program that will not only reduce their state income tax burden but raises funds to support young adults aging out of the foster care system.

• All ITAACs Have been Submitted for Vogtle Unit 4

  July 24, 2023

  Georgia Power announced completion of another important step in the startup and operation of the new nuclear units at the Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion site near Waynesboro. The company shared that Southern Nuclear has submitted documentation that all 364 inspections, tests and analyses have been performed and all acceptance criteria have been met.

• Coastal Empire Habitat For Humanity Hosts 40th Anniversary Celebration & Community Resource Fair

  July 20, 2023

  Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity will celebrate its 40th anniversary of serving the community by hosting a birthday celebration and community resource fair on Saturday, August 26th.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Once Again Named World's Busiest Airport

  July 20, 2023

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport once again retains its status as the world's busiest airport as determined by Airports Council International.

• Georgia Experiencing Record High Job Numbers in June

  July 20, 2023

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's June unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.2 percent in May. The unemployment rate is also four-tenths lower than the national average of 3.6 percent.

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