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• Savannah Philharmonic and Savannah Music Festival in Support of the City's Plan to Renovate the Johnny Mercer Theatre

  March 03, 2023

  The Savannah Philharmonic and Savannah Music Festival attended a presentation from architect and urban planner Christian Sottile at a City Council meeting last spring where a plan was presented for the redevelopment of the Civic Center site downtown.

• Governor, First Lady Celebrate Georgia’s Creative Community with Arts & Humanities Awards

  March 03, 2023

  Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp announced the recipients of the 11th annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities to honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Georgia in these fields.

• Southern Company Again is Top-ranked Utility on Forbes Magazine's Best Large Employers in America List

  March 03, 2023

  Southern Company has been named the top utility on Forbes magazine's Best Large Employers in America 2023 rankings. Of the 500 large employers ranked, Southern Company was No. 15 overall.

• Ships of the Sea Names Molly Carrott Taylor as New Executive Director

  March 02, 2023

  The Board of Trustees of Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the selection of Molly Carrott Taylor as the new executive director, effective March 1st.

• Atlanta Fed President: Striking a Delicate Balance in Making Policy

  March 02, 2023

  "Even as some recent reports show underlying inflation moderating, I believe inflation remains too high. I want to reiterate that the Federal Open Market Committee is determined to put it on a sustainable path toward our objective of 2 percent, as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index."

• New Expense Management Survey from Center Reveals Uptick in Travel Spend Among SMEs Despite Inflation & Recession Concerns

  March 02, 2023

  Center released insights from its fourth annual Expense Management Trends survey, revealing that despite an uncertain economic environment, over a third of respondents (36%) plan to spend more than $250k annually on travel, with 16% expected to spend over $500k.

• Passenger Traffic Continues Upward Trend at Savannah/Hilton Head International

  March 01, 2023

  Savannah/Hilton Head International continues the trend upward into 2023 reporting a 33% increase in passengers over the same month last year with 226,717 passengers using the Airport in January. The airport also reported a 16% gain in the number of available seats.

• Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club Offers Free Admission to United States Armed Forces, Veterans & First Responders

  March 01, 2023

  Tournament officials announced today that the Club Car Championship at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club will offer complimentary admission to all United States Armed Forces (Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, and Retirees), Veterans, and First Responders attending the sixth annual Korn Ferry Tour event.

• Savannah Music Festival Gears Up for Unprecedented 2023 Event with Expanded Outdoor Main Stage

  February 28, 2023

  Celebrated for distinctive live performances spanning American and international roots music, jazz, classical, jam, rock and blues genres in beautiful, historic Savannah, Georgia, the Savannah Music Festival is gearing up for a stellar 2023 season, which runs from March 23rd through April 8th.

• Survey Shows Optimism from Small Business Owners

  February 28, 2023

  Based on the results of PNC's latest semi-annual survey of small and mid-sized businesses, it appears that resilient business owners are defying predictions of an economic downturn later this year. In fact, business owner optimism about the outlook for their own businesses in the next six months has reached a 20-year survey high.

• City Presents Data-driven, Community-led Approach to Vision Zero Traffic Safety Plan

  February 27, 2023

  The City of Savannah staff presented the recently completed Vision Zero action plan to City Council. The overarching goal of Vision Zero is to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Savannah by creating safer streets for everyone on the road.

• Georgia Manufacturing Alliance Celebrates 15th Anniversary

  February 27, 2023

  Georgia Manufacturing Alliance, founded in 2008, celebrated 15 years of serving Georgia’s manufacturers, and manufacturing executives and personnel, during a February 21st Gala at Sweetwater Brewing Company in Atlanta.

• 2023 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs Announced

  February 27, 2023

  Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA) President + CEO Karen Bremer announced five new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs at the 2023 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception last night.

• Tybee Island Marine Science Foundation Announces Its 2023 Officers and Addition of New Trustees

  February 27, 2023

  The Tybee Island Marine Science Foundation has announced its 2023 officers and trustees.

• Senior Citizens, Inc. Announces Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Awardees

  February 24, 2023

  Senior Citizens, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award. The recipients have contributed significantly to their community, inspired others by the difference they have made, and exemplify a life well lived.

• Annual Georgia Archives History Symposium “Georgia, Nature, and the Environment” Coming April 1st

  February 24, 2023

  The free symposium will feature scholarly presentations discussing Georgia’s history of conservation efforts throughout the years, the various environmental changes in the landscape and animal life of Georgia, and the developments that stimulated the economic growth of Georgia, such as the marble industry, the parks system, and the Blue Ridge parkway.

• Creative Coast & SCORE Savannah Announce March 2nd SHE HUSTLES Keynote & Panelists

  February 23, 2023

  SHE HUSTLES is a Creative Coast tri-annual event, during which Savannah's women entrepreneurs and leaders connect, learn, and inspire. The event features an inspirational keynote speaker and panel discussion made up of Savannah women who are paving the way in their industries.

• Georgia Center of Innovation Partners Two Georgia Companies to Solve One’s Labor Challenge

  February 23, 2023

  In today's labor market, the ability to immediately summon a workforce by simply sending a text may seem like a fantasy. But for TSG Resolute, a small manufacturer in Americus, Georgia, it's reality, thanks to a unique partnership with Atlanta-based communication and scheduling software staffing company Casi, brought about by the Manufacturing team at the Georgia Center of Innovation.

• Monopoly, the World's Most Popular Board Game, to Immortalize Savannah Landmarks

  February 22, 2023

  In Fall of 2023, residents of Savannah, Ga. will be able to play MONOPOLY, the world’s most popular board game, in a way that pays tribute to all things Savannah.

• Sewon America Announces 740 New Jobs in Effingham County

  February 22, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that Sewon America, a subsidiary of Korean-based Sewon Precision Industry Co., will create 740 new jobs in Rincon and invest more than $300 million in a new Effingham County manufacturing facility. This project is the largest known private investment in the City of Rincon, to-date.

• GaDOE Partners with SME Education Foundation to Provide Students with Manufacturing & Engineering Education

  February 22, 2023

  The Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Association of Manufacturers have partnered with the SME Education Foundation to provide a unique industry-informed, hands-on manufacturing program to select high school students across the state, through the Foundation's SME PRIME program.

• The Savannah Jaycees Announce New 2023 Board of Directors

  February 21, 2023

  The Savannah Jaycees, a leading global network of active young citizens composed of local young adults aged 21 to 40, is pleased to announce their 2023 Board of Directors and Executive Officers.

• Governor Kemp & The Georgia Historical Society Appoint 2023 Georgia Trustees

  February 17, 2023

  In recognition of the 290th anniversary of the founding of the Georgia colony, the Honorable Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, and Dr. W. Todd Groce, President and CEO of the Georgia Historical Society, officially appointed Dan Amos and Donna Hyland as the 2023 Georgia Trustees in a signing ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol.

• Celebrate Savannah Women in Entertainment on International Women’s Day

  February 17, 2023

  Georgia Entertainment News in partnership with the Savannah Regional Film Commission, Savannah Film Alliance, and Georgia Production Partnership invite you to #EmbraceEquity. On March 8th, International Women’s Day, enjoy a time of networking and learning about the latest in film and entertainment in Georgia and the Savannah region while honoring women.

• Savannah Center for Blind & Low Vision Raises Record Breaking $177,600 at 6th Annual Dining in the Dark

  February 17, 2023

  The Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision raised a record breaking $177,600 at their 6th Annual Dining in the Dark held at the Enmarket Arena on Thursday, January 26th.

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