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Announcements, expansion updates, and event notices, taken from the Authority's own newsroom archive of 70 posts.
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70 posts spanning 2000 to 2025. Select a year to see just its posts.
All 70 published posts, newest first. Showing 1–12 of 70 posts.
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Savannah Convention Center Breaks Ground on Signia by Hilton Hotel, Expected to Open in 2028
SAVANNAH, Ga. – October 8, 2025 – Today, Savannah Georgia Convention Center Authority (SGCCA) and global hospitality leader Hilton (NYSE: HLT) broke ground on the 444-room Signia by Hilton Savannah, expected to debut in mid-2028. The companies also announced the signing of a management agreement for the property, which
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The Savannah Convention Center Announces Key Staff Promotions Effective July 1
Savannah, GA - The Savannah Convention Center (SCC) is pleased to announce a series of internal staff promotions effective July 1, 2025. These appointments recognize the outstanding contributions of…
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Savannah Convention Center Welcomes Fredia Brady as New Senior Director of Sales & Marketing
Savannah, GA - The Savannah Convention Center is proud to announce the appointment of industry veteran Fredia M. Brady as Senior Director of Sales & Marketing. A familiar face in the region, Brady returns to the facility she helped open and previously led in the same capacity until 2017. Brady brings more than 30 years
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A New Era for Meetings: Savannah Convention Center's Expansion Now Open for Business
Savannah, GA—Since opening in 2000, the Savannah Convention Center has been a premier venue for various events and clients. However, growing demand highlighted the need for expansion. Completing the $276 million expansion this February has enhanced the facility's capabilities, solidifying Savannah's position as a leadi
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A New Era for Meetings: Savannah Convention Center's ExpansionNow Open for Business
Savannah, GA - Since opening in 2000, the Savannah Convention Center has been a premier venue for various events and clients. However, growing demand highlighted the need for expansion. Completing the $276 million expansion this February has enhanced the facility's capabilities, solidifying Savannah's position as a lea
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The Savannah Convention Center Opens its Doors to Media for Expansion Tour
The Savannah Convention Center's (SCC) Senior Vice President and General Manager Kelvin Moore and his team invite local media on Friday, February 14, for an exclusive first look at the fully completed expansion of the SCC. SCC is set to host its first event in the newly expanded facility with the highly anticipated NIK
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URGENT WEATHER UPDATE: Animazing Con 2025 Event Rescheduled to February 22 23
Dear Vendors, Artists, and Attendees, It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you of the rescheduling of our event due to severe weather conditions. Your safety is and always will be our top priority. For this reason, the event has been rescheduled to February 22-23, 2025. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TRAVEL TO [ ]
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SEC Volleyball Championship returns, to be held in Savannah
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Savannah Convention Center Announces Key Leadership Appointments
Alberto Rojas Assistant General Manager Jacqueline Mitchell Assistant Director of Event Services
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Welcome to the Team!
GWCCA is pleased to announce Kelvin Moore as the new General Manager of Savannah Convention Center.
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SCC 2023 Annual Report
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GWCCA Announces Retirement of Savannah Convention Center General Manager Sherrie Spinks
(ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2023) – Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) today announced that Sherrie Spinks, general manager of Savannah Convention Center (SCC) since 2016, will retire at the end of August. Stephen Hall, SCC’s current assistant general manager and director of finance, will serve as interim general m
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