October 29, 2025 

What’s on the Ballot? Chatham County Prepares for Election Day  
 
Chatham County voters have just a few days left to cast their ballots in critical statewide and local elections. Early voting is open through Friday, November 1, with Saturday voting on November 2, before polls officially open on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4. Read more▶ 

UPCOMING EVENTS
Boos & Brews 
Tubby's in Thunderbolt
Taste of the Coast 
The Marine Science Center  
Visit Savannah
Marketing Workshop
 

MEMBER NEWS

SAVANNAH CHAMBER NEWS

Business Community Rallies to Assist Federal Workers Serving Without Pay     
In partnership with the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA), the United Way of the Coastal Empire is accepting donations to support essential federal employees. Read more▶ 
City Council Holds 90-Day Review of Urban Camping Ordinance              
 
The Savannah City Council held a workshop last week to review the first 90 days of the Urban Camping Ordinance’s implementation. Since the ordinance took effect, the Savannah Police Department has issued 179 warnings and citations, resulting in 15 arrests. Read more▶
FBLA Induction Highlights Youth Leadership and Chamber Connection   
 
Savannah Chamber Vice President of Member Services Tina Hinson Mock recently addressed approximately 50 members of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) during the South Effingham High School Chapter’s officer induction ceremony. Read more ▶               
Chamber and Bookworms United™ Engage Coastal Middle Students    
     
Chamber Member Services Coordinator Claudette Schomburg recently joined Bookworms United™, a non-profit ed-tech company, at Coastal Middle School’s Literacy Night, part of the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System’s districtwide effort to boost literacy. Read more▶

VISIT SAVANNAH NEWS

Visit Savannah Teams Up with Explore Georgia to Grow International Reach   
 
Visit Savannah’s international sales efforts took center stage in London as President & CEO Joseph Marinelli and Mindy Shea, Director of International Sales, joined Explore Georgia for Brand USA Travel Week, Read more▶
Savannah Gears Up for Five Days of SEC Volleyball and Southern Hospitality in November!     
 
This November, the City of Savannah will take center stage as the premier volleyball event of the season lands at Enmarket Arena. Read more▶
Visit Savannah and Visit Tybee Teams Rediscover Local History at the Andrew Low House       
 
The staff from the Visit Savannah and Visit Tybee Information Centers recently took a field trip to immerse themselves in local history with a guided tour of the Andrew Low House and Museum. Read more▶