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The Rotary Club of Metropolitan Savannah has inducted its new leadership, with George Seaborough appointed as Club President. The 2025-2026 year will focus on the theme ‘Unite for Good,’ emphasizing community engagement and collaboration. Seaborough, a dedicated member since 2020, aims to foster positive change in Savannah through varied initiatives with his diverse board. Together, they plan to strengthen connections and address local issues while enhancing the quality of life in the community.
Savannah – The Rotary Club of Metropolitan Savannah has officially inducted its new leadership for the 2025-2026 year during a ceremony held on July 15, 2025. George Seaborough has been appointed as the new Club President, leading a diverse board that includes both returning founding members and newer members who have joined the club in the past two years.
The year’s theme, selected by Rotary International, is “Unite for Good,” which is designed to emphasize the importance of collective action and unified purpose within the community. The club plans to actively engage individuals, businesses, and local community leaders to strengthen connections and foster a lasting impact in Savannah.
Seaborough, a dedicated member since 2020, holds the position of Executive Director at Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy. His extensive background includes serving as a Union Organizer for the SEIU and acting as the Field Director for the Young Democrats of Georgia. Additionally, he has held the role of Interim Director of the SSU Community Future Corporation. Seaborough has a strong track record in youth development, having organized college road trips and volunteered as an advisor for the prestigious Harvard Model United Nations.
In previous Rotary roles, Seaborough has overseen the Interact Club Committee and played a significant part in establishing a Rotaract Club at Savannah State University. He is a Savannah native, married to Tyneise Seaborough, and has a 10-year-old daughter named Sabrea. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a minor in Education, as well as a Master’s of Public Administration, both from Savannah State University.
The new board comprises a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds in education, training, public policy, and communications. Key members include President-Elect Ro Patrick, Treasurer Jasmine Mills, Secretary Jamie Arkins, and Immediate Past President Kristen Crawley, alongside various committee chairs and members.
The induction of new leadership and the adoption of the “Unite for Good” theme reflects the club’s ongoing commitment to service and community enhancement. The Rotary Club of Metropolitan Savannah aims to promote collaboration among its members and the broader Savannah community as they work towards addressing local issues and improving quality of life.
As the new leadership embarks on this journey, they will focus on initiatives that foster community cohesion and impact. The club encourages active participation from all sectors of the community to achieve their collective goals of positive change and support for those in need.
With president Seaborough at the helm, the Rotary Club of Metropolitan Savannah is poised to make significant contributions over the next year, embodying the spirit of Rotary’s mission to serve and uplift communities through goodwill and partnership.
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