NEWS

Whiff Works Named 2026 Albany-Dougherty FLEX Competition Champion

ALBANY, Ga. (Feb. 27, 2026) — The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission (ADEDC), in partnership with the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and 4C Academy, proudly announced Whiff Works as the first-place winner of the 2026 FLEX (Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurial eXperience) Competition Finals, held Friday, February 27th at 4C Academy.

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Elevate Savannah Names New Board Chair: Chad Dollander, Vice President of Business Development at Colonial Group Inc.

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Elevate Savannah, a Savannah-based nonprofit dedicated to building long-term, life-changing relationships with youth, equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chad Dollander as the new Board Chair. Dollander is Vice President of Business Development at Colonial Group Inc. and a long-time supporter and member of the Elevate Savannah Board of Directors.

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Savannah Speech and Hearing Center Receives Generous Grant From Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Speech and Hearing Center has been awarded a grant from Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. to help sustain and expand three essential programs that address critical developmental needs in our community: speech therapy for all ages, pediatric occupational therapy, and pediatric physical therapy. These therapies support both the recovery of lost function and the development of foundational skills, each playing a vital role in advancing our mission to provide services that empower and transform lives.

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Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission Hosts Strategic Roundtable in Atlanta Ahead of Albany-Dougherty Day at the Capitol

ATLANTA, Ga. (Feb. 10, 2026) — The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission (ADEDC) convened city and county leadership, development partners, and key stakeholders for an Economic Development Roundtable at the Georgia Experience Center in Atlanta on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The gathering served as a strategic kickoff conversation ahead of Albany-Dougherty Day at the Capitol, reinforcing a shared vision for economic growth and regional collaboration.

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