June 2026 News

June 22, 2026

• TIMSC Appoints New President to Board of Trustees

• Mayor to Launch New Behind the Badge Initiative Bridging Gap Between Community and Law Enforcement

• Abshire Public Relations Welcomes New 2026 Summer Interns

• Tomato Festival Draws Families from Across SE Georgia for Produce, Contests, and Music

• Colleton River Club Announces Patrick Owens as Director of Communications

• Statesboro Seeks Community Input on Next Police Chief

• Chau Nguyen of Vintage Modern Named EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Southeast Award Winner

• Democrats Again Block GOP Plan to Swap Property Tax Cuts for Sales Tax Increases

• Two Georgia Cities Receive Rural Center Grants for Infrastructure, Redevelopment

• Three Ways Business and Leisure Make a Great Match for Life in Georgia

• GaDOE Recognizes Five Schools with Creative School Arts Integration School of Excellence Award

• Trump Administration Backs Away from Immigration Detention Facility in Social Circle

• The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the US Rose for the Second Consecutive Month in May

• Home Flipping Returns Edge Up After Seven Quarters of Decline

• Employers Tighten Focus on AI and Human Skills as Global Tech Hiring Moderates

June 18, 2026

• Safe Shelter Announces Appointment of New Board Members and Recognizes Current Board Leadership

• Get Chamber Expo-Ready: Register for This Free Member Workshop

• Effingham County Commissioners Deny 1,000-Home Subdivision Proposal Near Guyton

• Eastern Wharf’s Free Riverfront Concert Series to Feature Savannah Legends Damon and the Shitkickers on Friday, June 19th

• Georgia Southern’s College of Education Earns National Recognition

• City of Savannah Announces Forsyth Park Tennis Courts Renovation Ahead of Labor Day

• Georgia Applauds Lockheed Martin’s 75 Years of Production, Impact

• Atlanta Executive Tapped as Global COO of KPMG International

• Here’s How Much GA Residents Spend on Fast Food Compared to Other States, New Study Says

• Georgia Airport Ranks Among the Top 5 Best in America for Passenger Experience, Study Reveals