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• Premiere of Dorchester Academy: A Legacy of Liberty Set for January 18th

  January 12, 2026

  The premiere of the documentary film Dorchester Academy: A Legacy of Liberty will take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Liberty County Performing Arts Center.

• Join Java Joy at Great Oaks Bank on January 22nd

  January 09, 2026

  Great Oaks Bank is excited to host Java Joy for a special coffee pop-up on Thursday, January 22nd, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at its Richmond Hill office. Java Joy, a program of esp., spreads joy through coffee service powered by individuals with disabilities, known as Joyristas

• Savannah Music Festival Brings Global Sounds to Elementary School Classrooms for Musical Explorers Concert Week

  January 08, 2026

  When Savannah-area elementary school students return from winter break in January, it will be to the tune of great music. Savannah Music Festival's Musical Explorers program will host its concert week January 13–16. The concert celebrates the conclusion of the Musical Explorers 2025–2026 season which began in July 2025.

• Georgia Unemployment Rate Remains Below National Average at 3.5%

  January 08, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate for November was 3.5%, up slightly from a revised 3.4% in September. November’s unemployment rate remained 1.1 percentage points below the national unemployment rate.

• Shenequa Gresham Named Interim President and CEO of The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism

  January 06, 2026

  The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism is proud to announce the appointment of Shenequa Gresham as its interim President and CEO.

• New Laws Will Address Professional Services, Homeowner Protections, Car Owners & Politicians

  January 06, 2026

  Most new laws from this year’s legislative session took effect in July, but a handful of significant bills become law on New Year’s day.

• 21st Annual Opportunity Gala to Honor Commissioner Pat Wilson

  January 05, 2026

  The Savannah Technical College Foundation will host its 21st Annual Opportunity Gala on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. The event begins at 6 p.m. at Eckburg Auditorium, located on the Savannah Technical College campus at 5717 White Bluff Road.

• Georgia Marks 50 Years of Clean, Reliable Nuclear Energy

  January 05, 2026

  For more than 50 years, nuclear energy has played a critical role in Georgia’s energy mix – currently providing approximately 25% of the state’s electricity each year from just two nuclear plants: Plant Hatch near Vidalia and Plant Vogtle near Augusta.

• Savannah Downtown Business Association to Host January Networking Luncheon on the State of Business in the Region

  December 19, 2025

  The Savannah Downtown Business Association invites members and guests to attend its January 2026 Networking Luncheon on Wednesday, January 21st, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Pirates House in downtown Savannah. The luncheon will feature an engaging and informative conversation on The State of Business in the Region.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia

  December 19, 2025

  In part 3 of our interview with Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia, she discusses why going beyond profit is just good business and AT&T’s billion dollar investments in connecting Georgians to greater possibilities.

• City of Savannah, Chatham County, SEDA, and CHSA Launch Housing United

  December 17, 2025

  Today, leaders from the City of Savannah, Chatham County, the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA), and the Community Housing Services Agency (CHSA) announced the official launch of Housing United, a new collaborative effort housed within CHSA and designed to accelerate and expand affordable housing across Chatham County.

• Stuart Wallace of HunterMaclean: Understanding the 1031 Like-Kind Exchange: A Practical Guide for Real Estate Investors Part One – The Basics

  December 17, 2025

  Real estate investors continually look for strategies to maximize after-tax returns and preserve capital. One of the most effective tools available to achieve these ends is the Section 1031 like-kind exchange. This provision of the Internal Revenue Code allows an investor to sell investment or business-use real property and reinvest the proceeds into qualifying replacement property while deferring recognition of capital gains.

• Civic Roundtable Launches with the Georgia Technology Authority, Continuing its Expansion Across the US

  December 17, 2025

  Civic Roundtable, the government operations platform connecting public servants with the people and answers they need to achieve their mission, today announced a new partnership with the Georgia Technology Authority.

• United Way Announces 2026 Woman of the Year Honoree Swann Seiler

  December 16, 2025

  United Way of the Coastal Empire announced that the 2026 Women Who Rule event will honor community leader and United Way supporter Swann Seiler as the 2026 United Way Woman of the Year. The annual luncheon will be held Wednesday, March 4th, at the Savannah Convention Center.

• Atlanta Fed Board of Directors Announces Search for Next Bank President

  December 16, 2025

  The board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announces the initiation of its search for the Bank's next president and chief executive officer. Gregory Haile, chair of the Atlanta Fed board of directors, will chair the search committee, which will include all six of the Atlanta Fed's Class B and C directors.

• Savannah City Council Approves 2026 Budget

  December 12, 2025

  The Savannah City Council has officially approved the City’s 2026 Budget, marking a major milestone in advancing the priorities outlined in GPS, the City of Savannah’s strategic plan.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia

  December 12, 2025

  In part 2 of our interview with Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia, she shares how AT&T is helping to tackle the digital divide in communities all across the state.

• Georgia’s Economy, Like the Nation’s, Will Hold Steady in 2026

  December 11, 2025

  Georgia’s economy will see growth slowing to about 1.5% in 2026. That slow rate of growth, along with some economic headwinds facing the nation, will keep the risk of a recession at an elevated level next year.

• Four Georgia Engineering Institutions Join Mercer University as Academic Members of Statewide Aerospace & Defense Alliance

  December 11, 2025

  The Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance announced yesterday the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Georgia, Kennesaw State University and Georgia Southern University have joined Mercer University as academic members of the statewide Alliance, marking a major expansion of Georgia’s unified approach to aerospace and defense workforce development.

• TEDxSavannah Announces “Shaping the Future” Theme, Issues Call for Speakers for 15th Annual Event on Friday, May 15th

  December 10, 2025

  TEDxSavannah, an independently organized celebration of ideas worth spreading based on the international TED talk phenomenon, will return in 2026 with an exciting showcase featuring a diverse group of local speakers exploring the theme of Shaping the Future. The TEDxSavannah speaker application and ticket link are currently live at tedxsavannah.com.

• Stipulated Agreement Reached to Help Keep Electricity Affordable & Meet Future Energy Demand in Georgia

  December 10, 2025

  Good news for Georgia families and businesses: Georgia Power has reached an agreement with the Public Interest Advocacy Staff of the Georgia Public Service Commission that, if approved, will help lower energy costs—all while meeting growing electricity demand across the state.

• Gracie Shepherd Saas of HunterMaclean: Are You in the Sandwich Generation? Start This Important Conversation with Your Parents.

  December 09, 2025

  Research suggests that one in four U.S. adults are members of the “sandwich generation” (those currently providing care or support to both aging parents and children). If you are one of the roughly 59 million adults in that position, it is crucial that you know whether or not your parents have an estate plan in place. While the final decisions within their estate plan rest with them, creating a comprehensive estate plan is an absolute necessity, regardless of when it is done.

• Georgia Cities Foundation Awards Placemaking Grants to Nine Communities

  December 09, 2025

  The Georgia Cities Foundation has awarded $15,000 in 2025 Placemaking Grants to nine Georgia communities, supporting more than $65,000 in public space enhancements across the state.

• SBAC Recognizes Outstanding Entrepreneurs and Partners at 2025 Holiday Luncheon

  December 08, 2025

  The Small Business Assistance Corporation brought the region’s business community together on December 3rd for its Annual Holiday Awards Luncheon at the Savannah Golf Club, celebrating a year defined by momentum, collaboration, and measurable impact.

• Cleve Fann: Georgia’s Growth Drives Jobs & Investment Powered By Reliable & Affordable Energy

  December 08, 2025

  Through the third quarter of 2025, economic development activities have resulted in $3.4 billion in investment and more than 12,000 jobs across Georgia. This growth presents exciting opportunities for communities to revitalize their downtowns, improve public school performance, enhance public infrastructure, and more.

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