SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Local celebrity and owner of the Savannah Bananas Jesse Cole is the Georgia Association of Broadcasters’ 2026 Georgian of the Year thanks to his lasting impact in the Peach State.
Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Banana Ball Championship League, which includes the world-famous Savannah Bananas.
The team had their first ever game at Historic Grayson Stadium over a decade ago. Banana Ball quickly became an international sensation…