The Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) will hold its 69^th Annual Meeting in Savannah July 18-22, filling more than 2,600 hotel rooms and generating $1.4 million in direct spending and an overall economic impact of $2.4 million.

“I am proud to welcome legislators and guests from fifteen southern states to Savannah, one of America’s most beautiful and historic cities,” said Georgia Speaker of the House and SLC Conference Chair David Ralston.  “This conference will allow participants to share best practices of good government and foster interstate cooperation so we can better serve the citizens of our respective states.”

Attendees of the annual meeting are presiding officers and key legislators from 15 Southern states. In addition to scheduled sessions with keynote speakers U.S. (former) Senator Saxby Chambliss, Atlanta businessman, A. D. “Pete” Correll and Vince Dooley, attendees will package 50,000 meals for America’s Second Harvest Food Bank of Coastal Georgia at the Hyatt Regency on July 19 and will participate in a two-mile wellness walk throughout the Historic District on July 20 hosted by Walk Georgia. 

“When it came time for Georgia to host this important conference, we were honored to have Speaker Ralston select Savannah as the host city. There is much to show off to these leaders from around the South, but most importantly we look forward to showcasing some real Southern hospitality - Savannah style,” said Joseph Marinelli, Visit Savannah president. 

According to its website, the Southern Legislative Conference is a member-driven organization and the largest of four regional legislative groups operating under The Council of State Governments. The SLC Annual Meeting is the largest regional gathering of its kind, providing policymakers a forum to engage with regional and national policy experts on issues that matter most to them and their constituents, and to collaborate with other state government officials.

For more information, contact Betsy Lynch at 404.656.3996.