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• General Assembly Looking to Reinvigorate State-run Venture Capital Fund

  September 04, 2025

  Georgia lawmakers are taking a fresh look at a state-run venture capital fund that was created a dozen years ago.

• Harambee House and Georgia Tech CEAR Hub Award over $200,000 to Savannah Neighborhoods

  September 03, 2025

  The Harambee House, in partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology’s CEAR Hub, has distributed $200,940 to Savannah neighborhood associations and nonprofits to support projects that build community capacity, address local challenges and strengthenresilience to extreme weather and environmental threats, promoting collaboration amongst communities.

• Why Georgia Stays on Top: GDEcD's Misti Martin on Growth, Talent, and What’s Next

  September 03, 2025

  In a recent interview with Site Selection magazine, Georgia Department of Economic Development Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce Misti Martin shared how the state’s strong partnerships, infrastructure investments, and business-first mindset continue to deliver.

• Georgia Southern Reaches New Economic Impact Record of $1.167 Billion

  September 02, 2025

  Recent reports from the University System of Georgia show Georgia Southern University continues its legacy of significant economic impact on its surrounding region. According to the USG’s latest Economic Impact report, the system recorded a $23.1 billion total economic impact.

• Georgia Job Growth Expected To Accelerate in 2026 as Economy Adapts to Global Shifts

  September 02, 2025

  Georgia is enduring its fair share of hits, ranging in spectrum from federal layoffs and spending cuts, less tourism from abroad to a pullback in film and TV spending by big Hollywood studios. But the Peach State’s multifaceted economy is also benefiting from a boom in data center construction, continued in-migration of retirees, and an expected boost to the state’s aerospace industry due to European NATO nations pledging to boost defense spending in the coming years.

• Gulfstream Delivers First G800

  August 28, 2025

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced its first customer delivery of the all-new Gulfstream G800, the world's longest range business aircraft. The G800 entry into service follows its Federal Aviation Administration and European Union Aviation Safety Agency certifications on April 16th.

• Gov. Kemp & State Delegation to Lead Economic Mission to South America

  August 28, 2025

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international mission this week to promote economic development opportunities for business leaders in Brazil and Argentina that will benefit hardworking Georgians.

• Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell McMurry Receives ITS Lifetime Achievement Award

  August 28, 2025

  At the 2025 Intelligent Transportation Systems World Congress, Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell R. McMurry, was honored by his election to the ITS World Congress Hall of Fame as the winner of the ITS Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025.

• Georgia Ports Economic Impact Jumps 7% in 2024

  August 27, 2025

  Port activity in Georgia now supports 650,965 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. The statewide number has grown by 41,770 jobs or 7 percent compared to fiscal year 2023, the period covered by the previous study.

• Health Connect South 2025: Atlanta’s Premier Health Collaboration Event Returns with Stellar Speaker Line-Up

  August 27, 2025

  Health Connect South, the Southeast’s leading healthcare collaboration gathering, is returning on September 17 at the Georgia Aquarium to unite innovators, policy leaders, health executives, researchers, and entrepreneurs under the theme of forging meaningful regional partnerships.

• USG Foundation Raises $4.5M, Honors Don Waters & Launches the DREAMS Scholarship for Georgia

  August 26, 2025

  The University System of Georgia Foundation announced a major step forward in student support during its 21st annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala, which raised more than $4.5 million this past weekend from generous sponsors to expand need-based scholarships for USG students across the state.

• Sen. Ossoff, Reps. Bishop, Carter, Collins, and Scott Headline the 2025 Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon

  August 26, 2025

  On August 20, 2025, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 Congressional Luncheon, the premier event convening Georgia’s federal elected officials and the statewide business community.

• Garden City Expands Destination Marketing Efforts with Launch of New Website

  August 26, 2025

  The City of Garden City is excited to announce the next phase of its rebranded Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), Choose Garden City. Building on the successful unveiling of its new brand earlier this year, the DMO — in partnership with RobMark Advertising — has now launched a fully redesigned website.

• Savannah Tech Launches Community-Led Vote to Define New College Identity

  August 25, 2025

  Savannah Tech is giving local residents the power to define the college's future by launching the final voting round for its new official mascot.

• Georgia Aerospace Firms Launch Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance

  August 25, 2025

  Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce, FlightSafety International, and RTX today announced the formation of the Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance, a new, statewide organization dedicated to advancing Georgia’s aerospace and defense industries through strategic collaboration and advocacy.

• TCSG, WorkSource Georgia & GDOL Mobilize to Support More than 1,100 Workers Impacted by International Paper Plant Closures

  August 22, 2025

  In response to International Paper’s announcement of the permanent closure of its Savannah and Riceboro facilities, the Technical College System of Georgia’s, WorkSource Georgia, and the Georgia Department of Labor have announced a collaborative effort to support the affected 1,100 employees.

• Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules Wins Coolest Thing Made in Georgia Competition

  August 22, 2025

  Wednesday, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is the inaugural winner of the Coolest Thing Made in Georgia. The announcement was made during the Georgia Chamber’s 2025 Congressional Luncheon.

• Beyond Philanthropy: Generosity Redefined by Today's Workforce

  August 22, 2025

  The 2025 Business Generosity Report, released by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO, confirms that the definition of business generosity has fundamentally changed, and executives appear to be doubling down on strategies based on an outdated definition.

• Bert Brantley: Building Georgia’s Workforce Through the Fostering Success Act

  August 21, 2025

  Bert Brantley, President and CEO of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, is encouraging Georgia’s business leaders to take advantage of the Fostering Success Act Tax Credit as a powerful, no-cost way to invest in the state’s future workforce.

• Preservationist Collier Neeley Joins Historic Savannah Foundation as President and CEO

  August 21, 2025

  Historic Savannah Foundation, Savannah’s leading preservation organization, is thrilled to announce that preservationist Collier Neeley recently joined HSF as the nonprofit’s new President and CEO.

• Georgia Film Academy Celebrates Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art Facility at Assembly Studios

  August 20, 2025

  The Georgia Film Academy celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art instructional facility at Assembly Studios yesterday. The grand opening marked a significant milestone in Georgia’s film industry, showcasing the state’s commitment to workforce development and innovation.

• USG Graduates Stand to Earn $1.4 Million Thanks to their Degrees

  August 19, 2025

  The University System of Georgia powered $23.1 billion into the state’s economy in FY 2024 – a 5.4% jump from last year – while recent graduates stand to earn $1.4 million more over their lifetimes thanks to their degrees, two new studies show.

• U.S. Postal Service Reveals New Forever Stamp Design Honoring Former President Jimmy Carter

  August 18, 2025

  The U.S. Postal Service announced it will issue a commemorative Forever stamp honoring former President Jimmy Carter, who died last December, at the age of 100. The Postal Service plans to release the stamp for purchase on Oct. 1 in Atlanta, on what would have been former President Carter's 101st birthday.

• Savannah Book Festival Announces An Evening with #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Nicholas Sparks

  August 15, 2025

  The Savannah Book Festival is thrilled to announce a special event featuring #1 New York Times bestselling author, Nicholas Sparks. This highly anticipated evening takes place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the historic Trustees Theater.

• Georgia Business Leaders Invest in Generosity at Record Levels but Miss the Mark on What Drives Real Returns

  August 15, 2025

  Overall, the 2025 Business Generosity Report by goBeyondProfit and Georgia CEO reveals that both executives and their employees agree that business generosity drives business success.

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