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• Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Announces Speakers For Upcoming Two Day Event

  February 06, 2024

  Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum is proud to announce the speakers for this year’s Forum in Savannah scheduled for Monday, February 26 -Tuesday, February 27 at Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees’ Garden.

• Georgia Leaders Selected for 2024 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

  February 06, 2024

  GeorgiaForward has selected 45 promising professionals to serve the organization’s 2024 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association. Young Gamechangers brings professionals from across the state to work on the persistent challenges of one Georgia community.

• Georgia Ports Authority will Invest $29 Million in Overpass Project

  February 05, 2024

  Georgia Ports Authority has announced plans to invest $29 million in an overpass linking Ocean Terminal to Route 17 designed to keep terminal truck traffic from impacting local neighborhoods.

• FIFA Announces World Cup 2026 Schedule, Atlanta to Host Eight Matches, Including Semifinal Match

  February 05, 2024

  In front of a global television audience, FIFA unveiled the Match Schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and Atlanta has been selected to host eight matches – including five group stage matches, a round of 32 match, a round of 16 match and a semifinal match – at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the summer of 2026.

• Completion of Plant Vogtle Nuclear Expansion Delayed Until Second Quarter

  February 05, 2024

  A malfunction within the cooling system at the second of two additional nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle is forcing Georgia Power to delay the unit’s in-service date until the second quarter of this year.

• City, Partners Exceed 2023 Housing Savannah Action Plan Goals

  February 02, 2024

  The City of Savannah and partners exceeded several key goals in 2023 that were established in the Housing Savannah Action Plan adopted by City Council in 2021. Key among those accomplishments was a record $8.4 million City and Savannah Affordable Housing Fund investment that exceeded the $4 million 2023 Housing Savannah Action Plan goal.

• Visionary City Awards Presented to 9 Georgia Cities

  February 02, 2024

  The Georgia Municipal Association, in collaboration with Georgia Trend Magazine, announced the 2024 Visionary City Award winners on January 28th during GMA’s Cities United Summit.

• Healthy Savannah Recognizes Partnerships with Black-Led Organizations and Businesses in Observation of Black History Month

  February 02, 2024

  Healthy Savannah works and collaborates with nearly 200 organizations across Savannah to effectively complete the work of big-picture policy, system, and environmental change. In observation of Black History Month throughout February, Healthy Savannah is pleased to celebrate these Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations among its partners.

• How Georgia Compares Against the National Mental Health Rankings

  February 02, 2024

  A new analysis has examined how each state’s mental health data compares across the country, with Georgia ranking significantly below the national average.

• HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge Presents $4M to Savannah to Help Address Homelessness

  February 01, 2024

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia L. Fudge visited Savannah on Monday to announce $4.1 million in funding to benefit residents exiting homelessness in the community.

• GDOT Awards $118M in Funding for Statewide Reconstruction, Resurfacing, Bridge Construction & Safety Projects

  February 01, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded a total of 10 projects in December 2023 including resurfacing, widening and reconstruction, and bridge construction.

• Deloitte & Fast Company Survey: Companies Are Investing More in Innovation Despite Economic Uncertainty

  February 01, 2024

  Deloitte's collaboration with Fast Company on its "Survey of Innovation Excellence," polling more than 200 named to the media brand's list of the world's most innovative companies, shows that half (54%) will increase their investments in innovation in 2024.

• Second Harvest Unveils a Vibrant Rebranding Supporting the Same Great Mission

  January 31, 2024

  Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia is proud to announce a transformative moment in its 42-year history marked by a dynamic rebranding initiative and a future move to a new location.

• Gov. Kemp, Department of Economic Development Celebrate 2024 Official State Travel Guide

  January 31, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development celebrated the destinations gracing the four unique covers of the 2024 Georgia Official State Travel Guide. Following multiple record years for tourism in the Peach State, this annual publication will continue to inspire travel to and within Georgia.

• 2024 Georgia Titan 100 Announced

  January 31, 2024

  Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce the 2024 Georgia Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes the Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives in Georgia.

• Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2024 State of the Chamber and Community Awards Ceremony

  January 29, 2024

  The Greater Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual State of the Chamber and Community Awards Ceremony on Friday, March 1st at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force.

• Savannah Records All-Time Low Unemployment Rate

  January 26, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Savannah recorded an all-time low unemployment rate of 2.5 percent in December, down one-tenth of a percent over the month. A year ago, the rate was 2.6 percent.

• New Study Ranks Georgia Fifth for States with Biggest Urge to Move in 2024

  January 26, 2024

  New research has revealed which states are most likely to have moving on their 2024 bucket list, with Georgia proving to be the fifth most eager to relocate this year.

• Union Mission Announces 2024 Executive Committee & New Board Members

  January 24, 2024

  Union Mission, a leading local nonprofit in human services, has announced their 2024 Executive Committee and new Board members who will help lead the organization in the upcoming year.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Sets New Post-Pandemic Record with 104.7M Passengers in 2023

  January 24, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s 2023 traffic report posts strong growth as it served 104.7 million passengers, marking a substantial increase and surpassing post-pandemic levels.

• Celebrating Generosity: The Fourth Annual In Good Company Report Highlights Georgia Businesses Making a Difference

  January 23, 2024

  As we usher in the new year, goBeyondProfit is thrilled to unveil the fourth annual In Good Company Report, a tribute to Georgia businesses that transcend mere profit-making and embody the ethos of business generosity.

• Lockheed Martin Delivers First C-130J-30 Super Hercules to the Georgia Air National Guard

  January 23, 2024

  Lockheed Martin delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Georgia Air National Guard during a ceremony Monday, commemorating a new era in Hercules operations for this longtime C-130 Hercules operator.

• Colonial Group Announces Third Annual Robert H. Demere, Jr. Soaring Eagle Award Recipient

  January 23, 2024

  Colonial Group, Inc. has announced that Michael Cornaire has received the Savannah-based company’s third annual Robert H. Demere, Jr. Soaring Eagle Award. The award’s 2023 recipient was revealed at the annual company party held at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront on Saturday.

• Moneypenny Dials In on What Irks Customers and Prospects the Most

  January 23, 2024

  A new survey shows 62% of people are spending longer on the phone to businesses than three years ago, a figure that was only 46% the previous year. The research from Moneypenny, which handles over 20 million calls and chats for businesses annually, also found that 76% of customers cite a company not putting their phone number on their website as a major source of irritation.

• Kelvin Moore Named as New General Manager Of Savannah Convention Center

  January 22, 2024

  Georgia World Congress Center Authority announced the appointment of industry veteran Kelvin Moore as the new general manager of Savannah Convention Center.

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