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(SAVANNAH, GA) Coastal States Bank (“CSB”) announced that Mary Schane Johnson-Vopasek has joined the organization as Bank Loan Officer based in its Downtown Savannah branch on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Visit: https://www.coastalstatesbank.com/newsroom/news/2026/january/coastal-states-bank-announces-mary-schane-johnson-vopasek-as-bank-loan-officer CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – 2026 NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS (SAVANNAH, GA) Do you know a business that leads by example through inclusive hiring? The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Night of Champions, recognizing employers who provide meaningful opportunities for individuals with different abilities, including those with Down syndrome. Nominations are due March 10, 2026. Submit a nomination: ldssga.org/night-of-champions/nomination/ Help us celebrate businesses that prove inclusion makes workplaces stronger. DR OTIS JOHNSON (SAVANNAH TRIBUNE) Healthy Savannah, in partnership with the Savannah Tree Foundation, held a special tree planting ceremony on January 17, 2026, to honor Dr. Otis Johnson, at the Scarborough Sports Complex in Savannah. The tribute drew community members, partners, and local officials to commemorate Johnson’s lasting influence on public health and wellness in Savannah.https://www.savannahtribune.com/articles/healthy-savannah-savannah-tree-foundation-holds-tree-planting-ceremony-honoring-founder-dr-otis-johnson/
SESOLINC GROUP (STATESBORO, GA) Sesolinc Group Inc. has been named a Manufacturing Partner of World Trade Center (WTC) Savannah, joining a network of global and regional industry leaders. The partnership highlights Sesolinc’s expanding role in international trade, advanced manufacturing and economic development across Georgia’s Coastal Empire. info@sesolinc.com LEGISLATURE 101 (THE CURRENT GA) How your elected officials work at the state capitol. Legislature 101 explains how Georgia’s elected officials do their work at the state Capitol. This ongoing series breaks down the legislative process, from committee hearings to floor votes, in clear, accessible language. Readers will learn how bills are introduced, debated and passed during the General Assembly’s annual session. The goal is to help Georgians better understand state government and how decisions made under the Gold Dome affect their daily lives. https://thecurrentga.org/category/legislature-101/ VOTE FOR BEST ARCHITECT FIRM (SAVANNAH, GA) Check out CDH Partners Architecture. https://connectsavannah.secondstreetapp.com/og/22c24ae2-28e8-4172-a48d-73d8e1402559/gallery/520730112 APRIL 23 (SAVANNAH, GA) Innovative MATH Solutions Inc., a locally owned and operated company, is proud to announce its partnership with the Educational Media Foundation to facilitate community support from Sponsors and Donors in efforts to enhance math education through a locally gamified contest. The contest finals will be held at St. Peter the Apostle School on April 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM. If you want to be a part of the solution, please support this worthy cause at https://figurd.com/contribute/ GREEN GALA APRIL 18 (SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Tree Foundation presents the Green Gala from 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM on Saturday, April 18, at 700 Wilmington Island, formerly the Wilmington River Plantation. The springtime event brings together supporters of Savannah’s trees for an evening of local catering by Steven Williams with Coastal Kitchen, an open bar, live music from The Emerald Empire Band, and a silent auction. Proceeds from the gala support the foundation’s mission of protecting and planting trees across Chatham County. The foundation is seeking sponsors, gifts-in-kind, and auction items to help make the 2026 gala its biggest and most impactful yet. https://savannahtree.org/event/green-gala-2026/ SEEKING 15 NON PROFITS FOR FREE MARKETING WORKSHOP (SAVANNAH, GA) The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter at Savannah State University will host The Marketing Bridge on Friday, March 6, pairing 15 local nonprofits and small businesses with SSU public relations and journalism students for a free, hands-on planning workshop. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the King-Frazier Ballroom on the SSU campus and includes lunch. Participating organizations will work alongside students and industry professionals to plan a 12-month public relations roadmap and a yearlong social media strategy. The workshop is designed to foster real-world collaboration and potential internship placements through PRSSA. Seating is limited to 15 organizations; to reserve, email marjorie@carriagetradepr.com. I CARRY YOUR HEART WITH ME (SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Repertory Theatre presents I Carry Your Heart With Me, a solo play by Jennifer Blackmer, running Feb. 26–March 8, 2026, at the Vintage Events Center in Savannah. Directed by Lisa Adler, the production stars Suzi Bass Award–winning actor Carolyn Cook as Esther Shannon, a U.S. Air Force stenographer during the Vietnam War. The story follows Shannon as she transcribes testimonies of returning prisoners of war and confronts a moral and emotional reckoning when one soldier disappears. Tickets and information are available at https://savannahrep.org HISTORY OF MADEIRA WINE (SAVANNAH, GA) Potable Gold: Savannah’s Madeira Tradition will be held Friday and Saturday evenings in February at 5:30 p.m. (except Friday, Feb. 13) at the Green-Meldrim House, 327 Bull St., on Madison Square in Savannah’s Historic Landmark District. The 75-minute program explores the history of Madeira wine and its role in Savannah’s past as a major port city and center of hospitality, with connections to 19th-century Savannahians Ward McAllister and William Neyle Habersham. The experience includes a guided tasting of the fortified wine and historical interpretation. Tickets are $36.50 per person, space is limited to 14 participants, and the event is expected to sell out. Attendees must be 21 or older; tickets and details are available at https://greenmeldrimhouse.org. SOCKS (SAVANNAH, GA) March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day, and the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society is encouraging the community to wear mismatched socks. The colorful socks are a fun way to celebrate differences and raise awareness about Down syndrome, which is caused by an extra 21st chromosome. Wearing socks that don’t match is a simple visual reminder that everyone is unique and special. Residents, schools, and businesses are invited to share photos on social media and show their support for people of all abilities. GHANA (BLUFFTON, SC) A board member of Libraries For Kids International recently traveled to Ghana, where he met with leaders of the Rotary Club of Accra to explore a potential partnership supporting the organization’s mission to serve primary school students. Discussions focused on how the Rotary Club could help establish relationships in West Africa and support future expansion efforts in Ghana and the region. The meeting was facilitated by a local volunteer working on behalf of Libraries For Kids International. For more information, visit librariesforkids.org. LOVE AND MONEY (SAVANNAH, GA) Love and Money with Barbara Treadwell is a podcast about the connection between our money and the people we love. Hosted by Barbara Treadwell, a seasoned financial advisor and former therapist, each episode explores the emotional side of money. With 40+ years of experience, Barbara shares real conversations about legacy, family, health, loss, and the choices we make with money. Securities offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Osaic Wealth is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth.https://open.spotify.com/show/5fiR4ylObrcyuLEqmCZXbJ
CUTV INTERVIEW (SAVANNAH GA) Navigating Money, Values, and Long-Term Planning” is the focus of a new Love & Money Podcast episode featuring Barbara Treadwell’s recent interview on Close Up Talk Radio with host Doug Llewelyn. Treadwell discusses cash flow awareness, retirement strategy and legacy planning, drawing on both professional expertise and personal experience. Securities offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Osaic Wealth is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth. Listen to current podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kmkwasxGVupPzr4mYMoXo SOUP IT UP FOR LOOP IT UP (SAVANNAH, GA) Step inside and feel the magic of the “House that Loop It Up Built” at this year’s Soup It Up for Loop It Up, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at Kehoe Iron Works Building at Trustees’ Garden, 660 E. Broughton St. in Savannah. Individual tickets are $125 or $200 for two, and each ticket includes a free drink from the cash bar. Your ticket or sponsorship purchase funds Loop It Up’s 2026 Annual Campaign, which supports all of the organization’s creative education programs and helps ensure the house that Loop It Up built remains a strong and steady presence in the year ahead for the more than 11,000 local children we serve each year. https://www.loopitupsavannah.com/soupitup.html MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION (SAVANNAH, GA) The spirit of New Orleans is coming to Savannah for an electrifying Mardi Gras celebration at District Live with “Spirit of New Orleans: A Soulful Celebration” on Friday, Feb. 20. The high-energy evening will feature New Orleans flair, big band soul and the unmistakable joy of Mardi Gras, led by The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 7 p.m. at District Live, 400 W. River St. Guests can expect beads, brass and nonstop groove, with VIP tables for two and general admission tickets available. https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Feb-20-Celebrate-Mardi-Gras-121038 OVER 1 MILLION BOOKS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO AFRICA SINCE 2020 (BLUFFTON, SC) Roy Austin founded the Savannah CFO council many year ago. Now, he ships books to Africa through his non profit, Libraries for Kids International. Watch Joe Keith’s documentary about the trip to Kenya and Tanzania with Roy Austin. Joe is a photographer/videographer and he films WHHI TV interviews. https://youtu.be/kkZ_1A8SrDA. ART RECEPTION (SAVANNAH, GA) The Montag Gallery at the Jewish Educational Alliance will host a gallery reception for multidisciplinary artist Jane Bonady Brackin from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, marking her Savannah debut. The exhibition runs through March 13 and features Brackin’s atmospheric Tonalist paintings, shaped by a lifetime of artistic study and her experience with macular degeneration. Photos are available at www.savannahjea.org/artsideas. LOVE AND MONEY (SAVANNAH, GA) Love and Money with Barbara Treadwell is a podcast about the connection between finances and the people we love. Hosted by Barbara Treadwell, a seasoned financial advisor and former therapist, each episode explores the emotional side of money. With 40+ years of experience, Barbara shares real conversations about legacy, family, health, loss, and the choices we make with money. Securities offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Osaic Wealth is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth. https://open.spotify.com/show/5fiR4ylObrcyuLEqmCZXbJ AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECTURE FIRM (SAVANNAH / ATLANTA) CDH Partners, a leading architecture and interior design firm, closed out 2025 with significant milestones, including top national and regional rankings, key project wins and completions, and an office expansion into Savannah. The firm was recognized for its rapid growth by the prestigious Inc. 5000 list and acknowledged for outstanding financial management by PSMJ Resources, Inc. https://carriagetradepr.com/leading-architecture-firm-cdh-partners-achieves-accelerated-2025-growth-and-industry-recognition-by-psmj-resources-inc/ KEYNOTE & PR WORKSHOP (MYRTLE BEACH, SC) Marjorie Young, founder of Carriage Trade Public Relations® Inc. and author of Reputation Matrix™, will keynote the America’s Boating Club national annual meeting in Myrtle Beach. She will also lead a hands-on workshop on community public relations, giving chapter leaders practical strategies to boost visibility, credibility and positive word of mouth in their local communities. America’s Boating Club is a national nonprofit with more than 22,000 members across 300 chapters. DID YOU KNOW (SAVANNAH, GA) Did you know that SSU’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communications is one of only three programs in Georgia accredited by ACEJMC—and the only HBCU in the state to hold this distinction! For many years, the only accredited programs in Georgia were SSU and UGA. ACEJMC continues to champion the highest standards in journalism and mass communication education, and your participation supports that mission. NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY (USA) NDSS is teaming up with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress to host Brighter Futures: A National Conference on Adults with Down Syndrome and Aging at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, 2026, for this national conference geared toward caregivers, with a focus on adults with Down syndrome and aging. https://brighterfuturesconference.com/?vcrmeid=DfNUGX9UCrAIdp9xOfQ&vcrmiid=nSfkBGyHdU6LKq1gNeZZIA GRANTS (SAVANNAH, GA) The Chatham County Hospital Authority (CCHA) Trust announced $964,000 in grant funding awarded to four nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing health care services to the indigent population of Chatham County, Georgia. The awards were made through a competitive grant-making process. Organizations receiving grant funding include Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care, Inc. – $250,000; Hospice Savannah, Inc. – $214,000; J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center, Inc. – $250,000; MedBank Foundation, Inc. – $250,000. SAVANNAH’S RESTAURANT WEEK 2026 (EAT IT AND LIKE IT) We can say for certain that a lot of you refer to this as the most wonderful time of the year. The number of emails coming into Eat It and Like It World Headquarters over the holidays leads us to believe that there are many of you waiting to see who this year’s participants will be in Eat It and Like It Restaurant Week. You can set your calendar; it begins on January 28th and will run through Super Bowl Sunday, February 8th. Restaurant Week is an opportunity for local restaurants to offer special value on their menus at a fixed price during an otherwise slower time on the calendar. https://eatitandlikeit.com/savannahs-restaurant-week-2026/ LECTURE (SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Council on World Affairs presents Iran and the Global Balance: Implications for Russia, China, and Türkiye, examining the geopolitical ripple effects of U.S.-Iran relations. The program will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St., Savannah. Jonathan Panikoff, director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C., will lead the discussion. More information is available at https://savannahcwa.org BRIGHTSIDE CHILD 7 FAMILY ADVOCACY LAUNCHES SAVANNAH’S GOT TALENT (SAVANNAH, GA) Brightside Child & Family Advocacy proudly announces the launch of Savannah’s Got Talent, formerly known as Dancing with Savannah Stars, set to take place on May 1, 2026, at Victory North. The beloved annual event – entering its 18th year – has been reimagined with a new name and expanded performance format, while continuing the tradition of bringing together community leaders who will take the stage in support of Brightside Advocacy’s mission to provide advocacy and resources for children in foster care. LEGENDS, LEADERS AND LIFE WELL LIVED (SENIOR CITIZEN INC) Nominations for Legends, Leaders and Life Well Lived Award Are Open! Do you know an older adult whose life reflects extraordinary leadership, service, or contribution to their community Senior Citizens Inc. is now accepting nominations for the Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award, an annual honor recognizing individuals whose accomplishments, character, and contributions have made a lasting impact on the lives of others. https://seniorcitizensinc.org/legends HOLD THE DATE – 2026 NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS & HIRING EXPO (SAVANNAH, GA) The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society will host its 17th Annual Night of Champions & Hiring Expo on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront. The event recognizes businesses that support inclusive employment for individuals with different abilities and features an awards program and Hiring Expo. visit http://www.ldssga.org/ WOMEN WHO RULE (SAVANNAH, GA) United Way of the Coastal Empire is pleased to announce that tickets and tables are now on sale for the 2026 Women Who Rule luncheon, set for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Savannah Convention Center. The annual event will honor community leader and longtime United Way supporter Swann Seiler as the 2026 United Way Woman of the Year. Tickets and tables may be purchased online at uwce.org/women-who-rule. BE A CHAMPION FOR INCLUSION – SEEKING SPONSORS (SAVANNAH, GA) The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society is seeking sponsors for the 17th Annual Night of Champions & Hiring Expo on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront. This event honors businesses creating meaningful employment for individuals with different abilities and connects employers with future talent. Your sponsorship helps support LDSS programs, including Camp Buddy, Buddy Walk, and family support initiatives. Learn more and become a sponsor: https://ldssga.org/night-of-champions/ SUBSCRIBE (THE GEORGIA COAST) The Current GA provides in-depth, nonpartisan watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia. https://www.facebook.com/TheCurrentGA FEB 13 (SAVANNAH, GA) On Feb. 13, Victory North Savannah will host Tango: A History of Love, an evening of music, dance, art, and Argentinian wine. Presented through Klassikum’s Because Why Not series, the performance features internationally acclaimed musicians and dancers. Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/TangoSavannah. MARCH 5 (SAVANNAH, GA) Chefs + Farmers on March 5, 2026. Benefitting Forsyth Farmers’ Market Inc. Event will be held at the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum. https://www.forsythfarmersmarket.com MARCH 25 – APRIL 5 (SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL) Savannah Music Festival 2026 tickets are now on sale. The festival takes place March 25 – April 5, 2026, bringing an exciting season of world-class performances across Savannah’s historic venues. APRIL 25 (BLUFFTON, SC) The Libraries for Kids Team invites the public to an immersive African journey titled “Dreams Under the Serengeti” at 5 p.m. on April 25, 2026. The event will be held at the Port Royal Sound Foundation, 310 Okatie Highway in South Carolina. The experience is crafted through artistry, sound and visuals. NOVEMBER 7 (WASHINGTON, DC) Reception for illustrator, Carol Stuart Watson. in Georgetown. More details to follow. https://carriagetradepr.com/georgetown-illustrators-legacy-preserved-estate-of-carol-stuart-watson-donates-body-of-work-to-dc-public-library/ SCHEDULE (SAVANNAH, GA) Schedule of Healthy Walks: https://healthysavannah.org/events/
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