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Savannah ‘Georgia Unscripted’ Event to Highlight Coastal Georgia’s Creative Economy
November 17, 2023
The Georgia Unscripted Roadshow event’s next stop is on Georgia’s coast on November 18th. The event will be held at the Alida Hotel in the heart of Historic Savannah.
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Georgia’s Unemployment Remains Unchanged as Labor Force Reaches Record Highs
November 17, 2023
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's October unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.4 percent in September. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.
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New MONOPOLY: Savannah Edition Unveiled, Featuring Dozens of Local Landmarks
November 16, 2023
Local officials and business leaders, along with Mr. Monopoly, unveiled the new MONOPOLY: Savannah Edition at a special media event on Tuesday, November 14 at Plant Riverside District, located at 400 W. River St. in Savannah, Ga.
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The 21th St. Joseph’s/Candler SmartWomen Luncheon & Expo Raises Record Amount
November 16, 2023
The SmartWomen Luncheon & Expo once again raised a record amount of money - $220,277 - through event proceeds and donations, all for the benefit of uninsured or underinsured women who need lifesaving mammograms and other breast health services.
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Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Announces Its 2024 List of State's 10 Places in Peril
November 16, 2023
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released its 2024 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state.
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TCSG Celebrates Apprenticeship Week with Announcement of 2024 Apprenticeship Awards to Georgia Businesses
November 16, 2023
The Technical College System of Georgia today announced the awards of the second year of the High Demand Career Initiative Program supporting Georgia businesses with the creation and expansion of Registered Apprenticeships.
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HSF Announces New Board Members During 68th Annual Meeting
November 15, 2023
During Thursday’s 68th Annual Meeting in Columbia Square, Historic Savannah Foundation proudly welcomed new Board of Trustees members Ryan Claus and Brian Dart.
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2023 GAgives on GivingTuesday Shines a Spotlight on Nonprofits' Value & Resilience in the Face of Heightened Need & Rising Challenges
November 15, 2023
As we move into the season of giving, it’s an ideal time to reflect on who and what we appreciate and how we can show our thankfulness. Everyone in Georgia benefits in some way from one or more of our state’s hard-working nonprofits – which are all coping with surges in demand for their services, increasing costs, and a reduction in resources, staff, and volunteers.
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Tybee Island Marine Science Center is Celebrating Whale Week
November 14, 2023
The Tybee Island Marine Science Center is celebrating Whale Week the week of November 13th in honor of the endangered North Atlantic right whales that visit the Georgia coast during the winter. Every year, breeding female whales travel to the Georgia coast to have babies in the winter months.
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State Rolling Out New Literacy Initiative
November 14, 2023
The Georgia Department of Education is launching a literacy initiative aimed at both improving literacy among students and training educators on the science of reading.
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US Corporate Boards Are More Diverse Than Ever, But the Pace of Growth is Slowing
November 14, 2023
Corporate boards have become significantly more diverse over the past five years, according to a new report from The Conference Board and ESGAUGE.
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Former Isakson Colleagues Praise His Brand of Political Civility
November 13, 2023
A U.S. senator and a former senator traveled to the University of Georgia Friday to tout the benefits of political civility at a time extreme partisanship in Congress threatens to shut down the federal government.
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State’s New Voter Registration System Passes First Test
November 13, 2023
A new statewide voter registration system has passed its first test with a successful run during this week’s municipal elections across Georgia.
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Plant Riverside District’s Opulent Studio 24 New Year’s Eve Disco Celebration Invites Guests to Ring in 2024 in Style
November 10, 2023
Plant Riverside District – which is widely known as Savannah’s Entertainment District – is thrilled to host a lavish Studio 24 New Year’s Eve Disco Celebration on Sunday, December 31 from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Salzburg Ballroom.
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark: Get Georgia Moving
November 10, 2023
Georgia has boasted record economic growth for five consecutive years with over $134 billion in capital investment, $68 billion in real GDP growth, over two thousand new or expanded project locations, and 268,000 jobs created throughout every corner of the state.
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Cecilia Russo Turner to Offer Keynote Address at Georgia Southern University BIG Café
November 09, 2023
The Business Innovation Group (BIG) at Georgia Southern University is pleased to announce that Cecilia Russo Turner will be the keynote speaker for the upcoming BIG Café event on Wednesday, November 15th.
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Second Harvest: November Has Gone to the Turkeys
November 08, 2023
America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia kicked off a month-long push for turkeys with the 13th Annual Drive Away Hunger golf tournament hosted by The Landings Deer Creek Club.
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LG Burt Jones Announces ‘Red Tape Rollback’
November 08, 2023
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones unveiled a legislative push Tuesday aimed at reducing the size and scope of state government while making it easier for Georgians to get business licenses.
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Howard Keeley Receives Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad
November 07, 2023
Howard Keeley, Ph.D., director of the Center for Irish Research and Teaching at Georgia Southern University, has received the 2023 Presidential Distinguished Service Award from the Government of Ireland. It is the highest honor the country of Ireland can give to a person who is a non-resident.
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United Ways of Georgia Creates Statewide Advisory Committee in Preparation of Groundbreaking ALICE Report
November 07, 2023
United Ways of Georgia, an association of the 31 United Way organizations operating across Georgia, have collectively invested to become the 29th state organization to participate in United for ALICE.
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UGA Institute of Government Offers New Certificate Program in Downtown Development
November 06, 2023
The University of Georgia Institute of Government has partnered with the Georgia Downtown Association and Georgia Power to launch the Certified Downtown Professional Certificate Program. This new training series helps downtown professionals gain the skills and knowledge to boost community and economic development in downtown districts.
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Savannah Master Calendar Launches Savannah VIP
November 03, 2023
Savannah Master Calendar announces the launch of Savannah VIP, a Savannah-centric business initiative aimed at driving local dollars to locally-owned and operated companies.
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Bob Mock Donates $1M to United Way of the Coastal Empire for Housing Assistance in Bryan County
November 03, 2023
United Way of the Coastal Empire hosted a press conference on Thursday, November 2, on the steps of the Richmond Hill History Museum in Bryan County to share a historic community announcement.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Kashi Sehgal, Founder of Retaaza
November 03, 2023
What problem is your business uniquely positioned to solve? Kashi Sehgal, founder of Retaaza, was exposed to the crisis of food insecurity and waste in Georgia. In turn, she seized the opportunity to connect hyper-local supply with state-wide demand. Today, their successful business model increases demand for Georgia’s number one industry while simultaneously caring for hungry Georgians.
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The Creative Coast Announces November 9th SHE HUSTLES Keynote and Panelists
November 02, 2023
SHE HUSTLES is a Creative Coast tri-annual event, during which Savannah's women entrepreneurs and leaders connect, learn, and inspire. The Creative Coast is excited to again partner with Savannah SCORE for the upcoming SHE HUSTLES event, which is set to take place on November 9th.