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• Georgia Power Highlights Career Opportunities During Lineworker Appreciation Month

  April 13, 2026

  Georgia Power, the state's leading electric utility serving 2.8 million customers, is joining other utilities across the country in marking April as Lineworker Appreciation Month. This April, the company is highlighting the work of local power crews who are helping to power the future of Georgia during an extraordinary period of economic growth and expansion.

• Visit Savannah Wins Excellence in Marketing Strategy Award

  April 10, 2026

  Visit Savannah has been honored with the Excellence in Marketing Strategy Award, recognizing a bold and innovative campaign that elevated the destination’s brand, engaged target audiences, and delivered measurable impact.

• Research Shows East Coast Gateway Best Choice for Atlanta, Memphis & Nashville

  April 10, 2026

  New findings from Georgia Tech researchers show the Port of Savannah saves shippers more than $1,000 per container to Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville, compared to West Coast gateways.

• AG Chris Carr Announces Kickoff of 15th Annual Legal Food Frenzy to Support Georgia’s Regional Food Banks

  April 10, 2026

  Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, Feeding Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia today announced the kickoff of the 15th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy – a statewide two-week fundraising competition to benefit Georgia’s regional food banks.

• Understanding the 1031 Like-Kind Exchange: A Practical Guide for Real Estate Investors Part Three – Tax Implications, Planning, & Best Practices

  April 09, 2026

  The first two articles in this series addressed the basic concept of a 1031 exchange and the structure and timing of standard and reverse exchanges.

• Georgia's Highway System Earns #2 Ranking in National Report

  April 09, 2026

  Georgia’s highway system has been ranked second in the nation for overall cost-effectiveness and condition, according to the nonprofit public policy research organization, the Reason Foundation.

• Gulfstream Hosts Skyward, a Reimagined Customer & Industry Event In Savannah

  April 08, 2026

  Gulfstream welcomed nearly 2,000 attendees from 6 continents and more than 30 countries to Skyward, its newly reimagined customer event in Savannah to discuss the various topics and trends impacting business aviation.

• SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference Returns to Atlanta

  April 08, 2026

  SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference, the largest annual gathering of America’s future skilled workforce, will convene in Atlanta in June. This dynamic event will bring together more than 19,000 attendees, including middle school, high school and college/postsecondary students, teachers, school administrators and business partners.

• Georgia Power Continues Focus on Improving Reliability through Grid Investment Program

  April 07, 2026

  As access to reliable and affordable energy continues to drive economic growth in Georgia, Georgia Power continues to strengthen and enhance the state's power grid through its Grid Investment Program. Over the last three years, Georgia Power has invested $1.3 billion in grid improvements approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission through the program.

• Now Streaming: New Savannah Chamber Connect Podcast Brings Local Leadership Conversations to the Forefront

  April 06, 2026

  The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of Savannah Chamber Connect, a new podcast spotlighting the people, ideas, and momentum shaping Savannah’s economy and future. The podcast officially debuted March 31st, offering a fresh and engaging platform to connect the business community with the voices driving regional progress.

• Kason Industries Partners with Cherry Street Energy to Power Operations with Solar Energy

  April 06, 2026

  Cherry Street Energy, the Southeast’s leading provider of on-site solar power for commercial and institutional customers, announced a new energy partnership with Kason Industries, Inc.

• Georgia Southern University Celebrates Donors, Impact at 2026 Gratitude Gala

  April 03, 2026

  Georgia Southern University hosted its annual Gratitude Gala to recognize key donors for their longtime support of institutional initiatives. The event was held March 27 at the JW Marriott Plant Riverside in Savannah, Georgia, where honorees were presented with awards.

• Historic Savannah Foundation to Celebrate National Preservation Month in May with Full Slate of Events for All Ages

  April 03, 2026

  Historic Savannah Foundation will celebrate National Preservation Month with a full slate of events throughout the month of May.

• Georgia Republicans Push Through Last Minute Income & Property Tax Cuts

  April 03, 2026

  Georgia House and Senate Republicans with competing agendas managed to push through income and property tax cuts as the curtain closed on the 2026 Georgia legislation session after midnight today.

• General Assembly Passes Budget that Spends on Early Literacy & Pensions

  April 03, 2026

  The youngest and oldest people in Georgia to whom the state owes a financial responsibility got something extra in the 2027 fiscal year budget that lawmakers sent to Gov. Brian Kemp Thursday night.

• United Way of the Coastal Empire Launches Learning Series

  April 02, 2026

  United Way of the Coastal Empire is launching a regional series of professional development learning opportunities made possible through the generous support of Gulfstream.

• Georgia Hits Record Highs in Labor Force & Employment as Job Growth Continues

  April 02, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia's unemployment rate for January 2026 was 3.5%, holding steady from a revised 3.5% in December. January’s unemployment rate was 0.8 percentage point lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Registration Now Open as Georgia Logistics Summit Returns to Savannah in 2026

  April 01, 2026

  Registration is now open for the 2026 Georgia Logistics Summit, set to take place April 17th, at the Savannah Convention Center. The annual event will bring together leaders from across the logistics and supply chain industry for a day of insights, innovation, and connection.

• Effingham County Chamber Launches “Bridles & Bourbon”

  March 31, 2026

  The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Title Sponsor Lang Commercial Real Estate, is proud to announce the debut of Bridles & Bourbon - a new Derby-inspired signature event set for May 2nd, at Rincon’s City Club at Lost Plantation.

• Augusta's Papa Mountain Wins 2026 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest Grand Prize

  March 31, 2026

  Papa Mountain secured the top spot in the 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product competition for its product, Garlic and Herb Bread Rolls, rising to the top of 180 products entered in 12 categories.

• Georgia Communities Honored for Innovative Programs

  March 30, 2026

  The Georgia City-County Management Association recently honored four communities with a 2026 Community Program Award for their innovative programs.

• AT&T Georgia President Riley Blount: Celebrating Two Million Fiber Locations in Georgia

  March 27, 2026

  AT&T Fiber is now available to more than two million residential and business locations in Georgia. President of AT&T Georgia Riley Blount talks about this announcement and waking up every day with the mission to connect more Georgians to greater possibility.

• Visit Savannah Hosts Southern Living Home Summit, Showcasing the Spirit and Flavor of Our City

  March 27, 2026

  Last week, Visit Savannah had the distinct honor of hosting Southern Living’s Home Summit, welcoming top editors, designers, and tastemakers to experience the charm and creativity that define our destination.

• GPA Welcomes New President of Gateway Terminals Savannah

  March 26, 2026

  Gateway Terminals Savannah has announced the appointment of Bryan Blalock as President effective April 13th. Blalock will succeed the current President of Gateway Terminals Savannah, Kevin Price - who will transition to the Georgia Ports Authority leadership team as the newly announced President on July 1st.

• More Than 60 Million American Homeowners Plan to Dig This Spring — Here’s How to Stay Safe Before Breaking Ground

  March 26, 2026

  Spring digging season is here, and it’s a busy one. In observance of April as National Safe Digging Month, Georgia 811 and its utility partners are reminding everyone to contact 811 before breaking ground this season – and a new national survey shows just how high the stakes are.

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