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• Savannah Tree Foundation Aims to Plant 50% More Trees This Season with Help from New Apprentices

  November 11, 2024

  Planting season has arrived in Coastal Georgia! Between now and March 2025, Savannah Tree Foundation will plant trees across Chatham County in an effort to expand the region’s urban forest.

• Georgia Power’s First Battery Energy Storage System Reaches Commercial Operation

  November 11, 2024

  Georgia Power leaders joined elected officials from the Georgia Public Service Commission, Georgia legislature, and Talbot and Muscogee counties on Thursday to mark commercial operation of the company’s first “grid-connected” battery energy storage system.

• Massachusetts Company Nouria to Acquire Enmarket From Colonial Group

  November 08, 2024

  Nouria, a convenience store chain and one of the fastest-growing retailers in the Northeast, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Enmarket, a leading convenience retailer in the Southeast, from its parent company, Colonial Group.

• National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Opens for Veterans Day: Honoring All Those Who Served

  November 08, 2024

  In tribute to our nation’s heroes, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will open its doors on Monday, November 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Veterans Day, welcoming veterans with free admission as a token of gratitude for their service.

• Georgia Southern's Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics Maps Vital Health Resources for Underserved Southeast Georgia Counties

  November 07, 2024

  Georgia Southern University's Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics recently completed mapping vital health resources for four Georgia counties through its new program Community Health Resource Project.

• Young GameChangers Conclude Program with Final Presentations in Valdosta

  November 07, 2024

  The GeorgiaForward Young GameChangers Program held its final presentations on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Rainwater Conference Center. This marked the culmination of months of dedicated effort by participants committed to enhancing Valdosta’s growth and community impact.

• Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos Partners With National Organization To Be Proactive In Giving Patrons a Safe Experience

  November 06, 2024

  Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, Savannah’s premier entertainment venue featuring live entertainers and dueling pianos, is hosting bystander intervention training from SAFE Bar Network on Saturday, November 8 at 4 pm at 314 Williamson Street.

• Trump Carries Georgia Four Years After Losing Peach State

  November 06, 2024

  Former President Donald Trump won Georgia’s 16 electoral votes Tuesday, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by a narrow margin, several national news outlets projected before 1 a.m. Wednesday.

• Georgia Property-Tax Relief Measures Headed to Easy Victories

  November 06, 2024

  Georgia voters were poised to overwhelmingly approve two tax-relief measures on the statewide ballot Tuesday night, while a third tax-related proposal held a smaller lead.

• Status Quo Prevails in Georgia Congressional Elections

  November 06, 2024

  The makeup of Georgia’s congressional delegation likely will remain unchanged, as voters were poised Tuesday night to reelect 13 of the 14 U.S. House lawmakers and choose Republican Brian Jack to succeed retiring GOP Rep. Drew Ferguson.

• Savannah Council on World Affairs Lecture Series Announces New Location

  November 05, 2024

  Is U.S. national security in jeopardy as Russia and China challenge both U.S. global leadership and the role of deterrence in preventing conflicts around the world?

• Komar Distribution Services Donates $100,000 to Charity 

  November 05, 2024

  The Komar Family Foundation recently surprised two Coastal Empire charities with major donations at the grand opening of the new, state-of-the-art Komar Distribution Services facility in Ellabell.

• Fox Theatre Awards $500,000 in Single-Year Grants to 12 Historic Theaters Across Georgia

  November 05, 2024

  The Fox Theatre is pleased to announce 12 grant recipients for its current year, totaling $500,000 in financial support. Through its nonprofit partnerships program Fox Gives, the Theatre is dedicated to strengthening communities and their iconic performing arts institutions while providing support through financial investments.

• St. Joseph’s/Candler Achieves Hernia Center of Excellence Accreditation

  November 04, 2024

  St. Joseph’s/Candler has achieved accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery.

• Governor Kemp Announces New Disaster Relief Measure for Georgia Farmers

  November 04, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission has unanimously approved a proposal redirecting $100 million to the Georgia Development Authority for the purpose of providing disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene.

• Technical College System of Georgia Celebrates the 2024 Graduates of the Senior Leadership Academy

  November 04, 2024

  The Technical College System of Georgia announces the graduation of the 2024 cohort of its Senior Leadership Academy. This marks the second cohort to complete the program, which is designed to develop and prepare future leaders within TCSG’s network of colleges and its system office.

• Savannah Ranks Among "Friendliest Cities in the U.S." by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine

  November 01, 2024

  Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its 37th annual Readers' Choice Awards survey, and Savannah ranked sixth on the list of "Friendliest Cities in the U.S."

• The Tybee Island Marine Science Center Announces New Exhibit Opening Today

  November 01, 2024

  Starting today, the Tybee Island Marine Science Center will have a new exhibit open to the public, Five Sea Turtles of Georgia. The Marine Science Center is celebrating the close of sea turtle nesting season in Georgia with the opening of its newest educational exhibit, Five Sea Turtles of Georgia.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 69 Organizations

  November 01, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2025 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities competitive grant awards to support organizations across the state, including in rural communities.

• Liberty County Development Authority Celebrates Local Industry

  October 31, 2024

  The Liberty County Development Authority held its annual fall Industry Appreciation Reception on October 21st. The oyster roast and low country boil was hosted at the scenic Dorchester Shooting Preserve.

• Georgia Chamber Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Advance Public Affairs & Foundation Initiatives

  October 31, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced the promotion of three dedicated team members who exemplify the values and principles of the “Georgia Chamber Way.” As the Georgia Chamber works to strengthen our mission of advocating for free enterprise, fostering economic resilience, and supporting the future of Georgia’s business community, these servant-hearted leaders will play essential roles in driving forward our agenda and strategic vision.

• CWC Expands Southeast Presence with Historic Mason Inc. Acquisition

  October 30, 2024

  Carithers-Wallace-Courtenay Holdings, Inc., a MillerKnoll Certified Dealer, 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company and trusted name in office furniture solutions since 1929, today announced the historic acquisition of Mason Inc., a leading provider of top-tier office solutions in Southeast Georgia and coastal South Carolina since 1892.

• Leadership Georgia Names the Class of 2025

  October 30, 2024

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the participants for the organization’s Class of 2025. Each year, Leadership Georgia seeks out emerging leaders and selects sixty-three participants from a pool of several hundred applicants to participate in the yearlong leadership program.

• Tourism Leadership Council Launches New Website

  October 30, 2024

  RobMark WEB • ADVERTISING • PR has launched a new website for The Tourism Leadership Council, the leading trade organization for tourism, a community with more than 40,000 employees and an economic impact of over $6 billion in coastal Georgia.

• Apply for a Complimentary Georgia Chamber Membership | Small Diverse Businesses

  October 30, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and Fiserv are proud to offer complimentary Chamber memberships to small, diverse businesses based in Georgia.

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