February 2026 News

February 23, 2026

• The Savannah Jaycees Announces 2026 Board of Directors

• Coastal Care Partners Amy Pierce Leads Launch of New Low Country Local Unit of the Aging Life Care Association

• Coastal States Bank Adds Treasury Services Relationship Banker, Charlie Labassi to Support Local Businesses

• Port Wentworth Mayor Pro Tem Gabrielle Nelson Appointed to Multiple “National League Of Cities” Leadership Committees

• Savannah to Host Hope Beyond Borders 5K & 10K on October 10th

• Japan Trade Deal to Bring $600M ‘Diamond Grit’ Factory to Georgia

• Georgia DOT Awards $85.7M in January

• Del Taco Closes All its Georgia Locations

• Functional Unemployment' Improves in January; Remains Up Year-Over-Year

• IFA Predicts Steady Growth For Franchising In 2026 Economic Outlook

• Vacancy and Zombie Home Rates Low Across the Country

February 20, 2026

• Savannah Mayor Shares St. Patrick’s Day Parade Reminders

• Moore, Clarke, DuVall & Rodgers Announces Two Partner Promotions

• EmployAbility to Host Inclusive Fine Art Show Celebrating Creativity and Community

• Understanding the 1031 Like-Kind Exchange: A Practical Guide for Real Estate Investors Part Two – Structure, Process, and Timelines

• Savannah Launches StoryRoots Project To Map Community History

• Savannah Speech and Hearing Center Receives Grant From International Paper Company

• Georgia Communities Receive Infrastructure Loans Totaling $118.1M

• Southern Reports Q4 Earnings, Forecasts Continued Large Loads Growth

• Georgia Cotton Industry Backs Bipartisan Buying American Cotton Act

• JAMES Magazine Online: House Introduces Insurance Affordability Reform Package

• The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the US Continued to Decline in December

• Gen Z Job Searches Now Come With a Plus-One: Mom or Dad

• New Survey from Accounting Seed Reveals Gap Between AI Hype and Reality in SMB Market

February 19, 2026

• Community Remembers Renowned Savannah Chef Joe Randall