NEWS

Savannah was well represented at last week’s Georgia Chamber of Commerce Eggs and Issues breakfast, where attendees from around the state heard about the legislative priorities of Governor Brian Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Speaker of the House Jon Burns.

All three leaders mentioned the importance of passing legislation on the Savannah Chamber’s top legislative agenda – tort reform. This term is a catch-all that refers to changes in the civil litigation system after a number of high-dollar verdicts have been issued against Georgia businesses recently.

“While we know there is a lot of work still to be done, it’s an important signal that our elected leaders join with our Chamber in naming litigation reform as their top priority,” said Savannah Chamber President & CEO Bert Brantley. “Citizens need to be able to go to court when a dispute arises, but the process needs to be fair and not tilted towards either party. Our neighboring states have addressed these issues, and if we want to stay competitive, we need to start catching up.”

In addition to civil litigation reform, attendees heard about proposals for education, workforce development, transportation funding, and childcare tax credits.

Savannah Area Chamber Vice President for Government Affairs Jared Downs will once again lead our efforts at the state Capitol, advocating items on the Chamber’s legislative agenda and watching for other items that could affect our state and regional business climate.

As a reminder, our region will be in the spotlight during Savannah Chatham Day on Wednesday, January 29. From 3-5 p.m., attendees will learn about our local legislative priorities and hear from influential statewide leaders. Then, at 5 p.m., our Legislative Oyster Roast begins at the Georgia Freight Depot adjacent to the state Capitol,

To learn more and purchase tickets, click HERE.