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Downtown Savannah businesses react to SCAD Film Festival’s economic impact

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Local businesses reacted to the economic impact of the SCAD Film Festival over the past week. The festival brings tens of thousands of visitors to Savannah each year. Tourism is one of the largest drivers of the economy in Savannah, generating more than $4 billion in revenue in 2024.

Savannah, GA · 8d
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Savannah Morning News

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SEDA seeks rezoning for new office building at Forsyth Park campus

The Savannah Economic Development Authority is seeking to expand its Forsyth Park campus with offices intended for several Savannah-area small business organizations. The Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission last week recommended approval of a rezoning at SEDA’s office site from Traditional Neighborhood-1 to the more intense Traditional Commercial-2, which would allow for a larger building. The Planning Commission’s recommendation was given with a condition limiting uses at the site to the less intense Traditional Commercial-1. SEDA agreed to the condition, citing a future office use as its intended purpose. “We have numerous small businesses that can't find (office) space. SEDA has a mission to support these businesses and thought it would be a good idea to develop (offices) on this site,” said Joshua Yellin, a HunterMaclean attorney representing SEDA. Economic development news: Expansion of Savannah Machinery Works to add hundreds of jobs SEDA's proposed office building would house organizations that promote the Savannah area’s business community. Yellin said expected tenants include Startup Savannah, the Savannah Harbor Innovation Partnership, the Georgia Southern University Business Innovation Group and GSU’s Center for Irish Research and Teaching. Yellin said each is looking for new office space. The Planning Commission recommended an additional condition limiting

Savannah, GA · 6d

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Pilot, Tesla Open First Megacharger Site for Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks

The first Megacharger site for heavy-duty electric trucks has been opened by Pilot and Tesla in Ellabell, Georgia. This inaugural site includes six charging stalls, specifically designed for accommodating large electric trucks. Besides the Ellabell location, 12 additional Megacharger sites are currently under construction across significant U.S. freight corridors. Pilot...

Ellabell, GA · 6d
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November at Bluffton Farm & Flea

Shop Local and Discover Hidden Treasures at Bluffton Farm & Flea This November. As the weather cools and the holiday season approaches, this popular outdoor market is a wonderful place to browse, meet local vendors, find one-of-a-kind gifts, and enjoy the best of Bluffton’s creative community. Located at 172...

Bluffton, SC · 5d
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Sprouts Farmers Market Planned for Savannah’s Crossroads Shopping Center

“Ever drive past Crossroads on Victory Drive and wonder what’s going on behind that black fence?” asked a Facebook post published by PIER Commercial Real Estate last week. “Here’s the answer. A new Sprouts grocery store is going up at Crossroads Shopping Center, right at Victory Drive and Skidaway Road. It will be Savannah’s first Sprouts. The east end of the center came down to make room for a brand new grocery space of about 23,000 square feet. Doyle Construction is on site, and the opening is expected in 2027.”

Savannah, GA · 8d

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Grand Openings, Ribbon Cuttings & Congratulations for the Week of November 2, 2026

Thank you to the 2026 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor, The Current Agency: A Digital and Creative Agency. Please support your fellow Chamber members by attending these upcoming ribbon-cutting and grand opening events, and join us in congratulating the members below who recently hosted a celebration!. Congratulations:. A Decade of Wellness: Balance...

Savannah, GA · 8d

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SouthernCarolina Alliance to lead innovative Advanced Mobility Project

The SouthernCarolina Alliance is taking its economic development initiatives to the air in the South Carolina Lowcountry. SouthernCarolina Alliance (SCA) recently announced the launch of PALM, a new economic development initiative designed to attract investment, support existing industries, recruit new businesses, and create jobs across the seven-county region of Jasper, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Allendale, Bamberg, and Barnwell counties.

The Lowcountry, SC · 7d

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ECI Group Launches Residential Pre-Leasing at $60M The Averly Richmond Hill Development in Richmond Hill Georgia

ECI Group (ECI) has launched pre-leasing for The Averly Richmond Hill, a new $60 million development on Ford Avenue in Richmond Hill, GA. The gated community offers 243 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment residences and 48 spacious three-bedroom townhomes, each with a private porch or balcony, and surrounded by thoughtfully designed lifestyle amenities.

Richmond Hill, GA · 7d

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Crumbl Shuts Savannah, Augusta Stores as Georgia Closures Pile Up

Cookie lovers in Savannah are out of luck at their local Crumbl, which closed its doors two weeks ago as part of a wave of Georgia shutdowns that has also hit Augusta, Douglasville and Suwanee. The closures mark a notable retreat for a chain that just a few years ago seemed to be opening a new location every few months.

Savannah, GA · 15d

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New Georgia hub aims to take 26,000 containers off the road

Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Ports Authority officials celebrated the grand opening of the $134 million Gainesville Inland Port on Thursday, marking a new connection between Northeast Georgia’s manufacturing economy and international markets through the Port of Savannah. The ceremony followed the terminal’s operational opening on May 4. The...

Gainesville, GA · 10d

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OpenAI pledges data center power cuts

OpenAI is vowing to reduce electricity use at U.S. data center campuses it directly develops when extreme weather or other emergencies strain the power grid. Why it matters: OpenAI is moving to build its own data centers just as public and political backlash over their electricity demands threatens the industry's expansion plans. Driving the news: The "Grid Protectors Program" envisions going national with existing commitments at the planned data center campus in Effingham County, Georgia. That's where OpenAI has pledged to cut electricity demand by up to a gigawatt when the grid needs relief, equivalent to the power use of roughly 700,000 homes. State of play: "[O]ur ambition is to make this kind of flexibility a core part of how we build and operate future campuses," OpenAI will state in a blog post later today. "That means ... working with utilities to agree on how much demand can be reduced, how quickly and for how long," it states. The specific arrangements will vary by campus, with details announced as they're finalized. What they're saying: John McCarrick, OpenAI's head of energy policy, said the initiative reflects a shift in industry thinking, improving tech, and community feedback. "I was in a meeting

Effingham County, GA · 7d

TheTrucker.com

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Georgia inland port means reduction in truck traffic

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp joined customers, Hall County dignitaries and Georgia Ports (GPA) leaders to host the grand opening ceremony of the

Gainesville, GA · 10d

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Bluffton opens new office space for local businesses

The Town of Bluffton and the Don Ryan Center have opened a new economic development facility called "The COVE." The COVE provides office space, training areas, and networking opportunities to attract new businesses to Bluffton. This project is a public-private partnership between the Town of Bluffton and developer Dolnik Properties.

Bluffton, SC · 10d

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New Members for the Week of November 2, 2026

Welcome our newest members and remember to do business with your fellow Chamber members!. Travel Services – Concierge Services – Travel Assistance. 17 W McDonough Street, Garden Level, Savannah, GA 31401. 912.428.8513. Construction, Equipment, & Contractors – Commercial. Kelly Rogers. 3127 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31405. 912.328.1075.

Savannah, GA · 8d

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UPDATE: Nearly 200 properties under boil water advisory after water main break

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -[UPDATE ON 10/29/62 at 5 p.m.] The city issued a boil water advisory for residents near the intersection of U.S. Highway 80 and Houlihan Ave. due to a water main break. The affected areas are shown in the map above. Officials said residents within the vicinity are...

Savannah, GA · 11d

WSAV News 3

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Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County protect 18 acres

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — The Town of Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County have purchased the 9.5-acre Broad Creek Marina Way property and a conservation easement on an 8.64-acre Simmons Tract, said a spokesperson Thursday. The Town of Hilton Head Island plans to manage growth, protect natural resources, preserve space and also create […]

Hilton Head Island, SC · 11d

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Elizabeth Wiggins accepts national marketing award for Weichert, Realtors - Webb & Associates

Weichert, Realtors - Webb & Associates in Statesboro has been named a recipient of the 2026 Weichert Buzzy Award, one of the company’s most prestigious national marketing honors. The award was presented at the 2026 Weichert, Realtors Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The Buzzy Award recognizes outstanding achievement in marketing, social media, public relations, brand awarenes,s and community involvement. It is traditionally presented to just one franchise office nationwide, chosen from approximately 400 Weichert franchise offices across the country. Buzzy Award recognizes outstanding achievement in marketing, social media, public relations, brand awareness and community involvement. | Photo Provided This year, Weichert made history. For the first time, two franchise offices were selected to receive the award because both share the same Marketing Director, Elizabeth Wiggins . The winning offices are Weichert, Realtors - Webb & Associates in Statesboro and Weichert, Realtors - Real Estate Professionals in Hinesville. Wiggins, a Bulloch County native and Georgia Southern University graduate with a background in graphic design, serves as Marketing Director for three Weichert franchise offices in Georgia: Statesboro, Hinesville, and Augusta. Through digital marketing strategies, social media content, professional photography and drone videography, creative advertising campaigns, and community partnerships, she has helped strengthen

Statesboro, GA · 9d

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Vendor spots sell out for 2026 Pembroke Christmas Market

Commercial vendor spots for Pembroke’s 2026 Christmas Market have all been filled before November, demonstrating great excitement for the holiday season. As of late October, the City has secured 116 vendors, including artists, food trucks, and shops for the annual Christmas Market set for December 12, with the 43rd annual Christmas Parade to follow in the evening. A waitlist is available for interested vendors until Nov. 16th.

Pembroke, GA · 11d