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• Georgia is the Southeast's Best Place to Work from Home

  December 07, 2021

  Georgia is the best state in the Southeast to work from home in, new research reveals.

• Leading Semiconductor Manufacturer to Open Design Center in Atlanta

  December 06, 2021

  Governor Brian Kemp today announced that Micron Technology, Inc., one of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers and the only U.S.-based manufacturer of memory, will open a state-of-the-art memory design center in Midtown Atlanta in January 2022.

• Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business is Now Systemwide Home for the Georgia Fintech Academy

  December 06, 2021

  The Georgia Fintech Academy, a collaboration between the state's fintech industry and the University System of Georgia (USG), has transitioned to Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business. Robinson was selected as the Fintech Academy's institutional home after an incubation period with the USG.

• Club Car Championship at The Landings Club Shines Bright Light on Charity through Tournament’s Sweepstakes Fore Charity Program

  December 03, 2021

  Officials of the Club Car Championship at The Landings Club announced today the details surrounding the tournament’s 2022 Sweepstakes Fore Charity Program, benefitting charitable organizations in Savannah and beyond.

• Georgia Power Foundation Commits $100,000 to Support the Resiliency of Families in Georgia

  December 03, 2021

  The Georgia Power Foundation recently committed a $100,000 donation to support comprehensive wrap-around services for Families First, the state’s largest family and children’s services organization in metro Atlanta.

• Georgia’s Banks Continue Earnings Momentum in Third Quarter

  December 01, 2021

  The 153 FDIC-insured banks headquartered in Georgia through Sept. 30 reported strong third quarter performance. According to the latest FDIC data, cumulatively the state’s banks earned $579.1 million during the quarter, an increase of $128.8 million, or 29%, compared to the same three-month period in 2020.

• Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Anticipating a Busy Holiday Season

  November 30, 2021

  Since the addition of Southwest Airlines, Savannah/Hilton Head International has already seen a significant increase in daily traffic with travelers arriving from all over the country. Now that the holidays are upon us, the airport is anticipating very full flights and long lines at the security checkpoint with even more travelers making their way through the airport this bustling holiday season.

• ‘State of Small Business’ Launch in Macon a Success

  November 30, 2021

  With more than 1.6 million Georgians employed in small businesses across the state, this critical economic sector remains a top priority for the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD).

• United Way of the Coastal Empire Celebrates Fall Giving Campaign Successes

  November 29, 2021

  United Way of the Coastal Empire celebrated some of the region’s most generous supporters and those who helped make the fall giving campaign a success during its United in Gratitude event on Thursday, November 18th at the JW Marriott Savannah, Plant Riverside District.

• Nominations Now Open for 2022 National Small Business Week Awards

  November 29, 2021

  Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards. The NSBW Awards recognize the achievements of SBA-assisted small businesses and the contributions they have made to their communities and our nation’s economy.

• Union Mission & Parker’s Unveil Plans for Parker’s House: A Home for Women

  November 19, 2021

  Union Mission and Parker’s unveiled plans today for the new Parker’s House: A Home for Women, which will be Savannah, Ga. and coastal Georgia’s only facility solely dedicated to providing emergency housing and comprehensive services for unaccompanied women experiencing homelessness. Parker’s House is expected to open in the first quarter of 2022.

• The Creative Coast Launches the eSTEAM Fund to Support Local K-12 Entrepreneurship and STEAM Programming

  November 19, 2021

  The Creative Coast is a 501(c)3 non-profit with the mission to catalyze the innovation economy in the region through educational and social programming for adults, and also for the future workforce, leaders, and entrepreneurs through youth programming.

• Delta Ready to Welcome 5.6M+ Customers During Thanksgiving Travel Period

  November 19, 2021

  The Thanksgiving holiday period is expected to return to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with Delta anticipating at least 5.6 million passengers from Nov. 19-30. To support customers, Delta has increased staffing levels across the operation including in customer service and reservations, and new flight attendants have graduated to accommodate the growing number of flights being restored.

• Christmas Tree Shops to Spread Holiday Cheer to The Shoppes Of Savannah

  November 18, 2021

  Christmas Tree Shops announced the opening of a pop-up shop in Savannah. The store brings a wide selection of holiday items for decorating, entertaining and gifting to The Shoppes Of Savannah. Customers can shop for everything merry now through January 3rd.

• UGA’s Georgia Economic Outlook Returns to In-Person Events, Delivering Business Intelligence for the New Year

  November 18, 2021

  As Georgia emerges from two years of economic uncertainty, University of Georgia Terry College of Business experts will address Georgia’s recovery from the COVID-19 recession, the booming housing market and what to expect in the year to come at the 39th annual Georgia Economic Outlook series.

• Georgia Unemployment Rate Hits All-Time Low Amid Strong Job Growth

  November 18, 2021

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced today that Georgia's unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent in October, the lowest rate in Georgia’s recorded history.

• TCSG Celebrates 2021 National Apprenticeship Week

  November 18, 2021

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) celebrates this year’s National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the importance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs to growing Georgia’s skilled workforce.

• Former Atlanta Brave and Falcon Visits Students at West Chatham Elementary to Promote Literacy

  November 17, 2021

  On Monday, November 15th, former Major League Baseball outfielder and National Football League safety Brian O'Neal Jordan visited West Chatham Elementary School to speak to students about the importance of reading.

• The GEDA Recognizes Top Deals of the Year and Outstanding Individuals at Luncheon

  November 17, 2021

  At its Annual Awards luncheon on Monday, the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) recognized top deals of the year and excellence by individuals. Awards included the Deals of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Rip Wiley Award for Professional Excellence and Committee Chair and Member of the Year.

• 2021 Tourism Awards Finalists Announced

  November 16, 2021

  All of us on the TLC team would like to extend our sincerest thanks the Award and Scholarship Selection Committee for their tireless efforts. The committee work requires a large amount of reading, reviewing, and discussion along with a significant time commitment.

• Celadon to Open North American Headquarters, State-of-the-Art Recycling, Advanced Manufacturing Operations in Savannah

  November 15, 2021

  Governor Brian Kemp announced Celadon Development Corporation “Celadon” will invest more than $155 million in opening a North American headquarters and a state-of-the-art recycling and advanced manufacturing facility in Chatham County, creating 117 jobs in the Savannah area. This represents Phase 1 of Celadon’s major investment project in Georgia.

• JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District to Host Grand Opening Celebration Nov. 18th-20th

  November 15, 2021

  Plant Riverside District – Savannah, Ga.’s newest and most exciting destination for dining, shopping and live entertainment – will host a special Grand Opening Celebration from Thursday, November 18 through Saturday, November 20 along Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St. All events, which are free and open to the public, will celebrate the official opening of the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District.

• Georgia Ports Mark Mega Rail Milestone

  November 15, 2021

  Governor Brian Kemp announced that the Georgia Ports Authority has completed and is now operating the second set of nine new rail tracks for a total of 18 tracks at its Mason Mega Rail Terminal. The expansion immediately increases intermodal capacity to and from the Port of Savannah by more than 30 percent.

• 9th Annual State of Small Business in Chatham County Scheduled for Dec. 1st

  November 12, 2021

  The 9th Annual State of Small Business in Chatham County will be presented live online, on Wednesday, December 1st. Ten area business leaders of different sectors will each present a brief overview of the current situation in Chatham County pertaining to their industries. They will offer their insights into what this means to the future of Savannah and the small business owner.

• Inaugural Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Now Scheduled In Savannah For February 28th - March 1st

  November 12, 2021

  Morris Multimedia is proud to announce the inaugural Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum in Savannah has been rescheduled for Monday, February 28 -Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees’ Garden. The Forum, originally scheduled for September 2021, was delayed due to the Delta Variant of COVID-19.

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