VLCDA Hosts Education and Industry: Building Tomorrow’s Talent
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA), in partnership with the CTAE Resource Network, recently hosted a one-day workshop for local and area school systems and economic development professionals to learn and grow through the discussion and exploration of workforce needs in the Lowndes County region.
Video: Tracy St. Amant on the Nursing Shortage in South Georgia
President and Founder of Asa Healthcare Solutions Tracy St. Amant talks about the nursing shortage in South Georgia and the contributing factors that have lead to this issue for the region.
Georgia Power Continues to Make Progress on Ash Pond Closures
Georgia Power announced the latest progress on its plan to safely close all 29 ash ponds at 11 active and retired coal-fired power plant sites across the state. The company is in the process of completely excavating 19 ash ponds located adjacent to lakes or rivers with the remaining 10 being closed in place using advanced engineering methods and closure technologies.
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VSU Professor’s Wildlife Study Reveals Potential Impact on Disease Transmission in East Africa
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Georgia Sees Last-minute ACA Enrollment Surge, But Trails Last Year’s Total
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Coca-Cola Company Initiative to Transform Hard-to-Recycle Plastic Waste
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Sen. Isakson Praises New Water Rule That Helps Georgia Farmers
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AARP Georgia Appoints Decorated Army Veteran to Executive Council
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UPS Super Hubs and New Network Technologies Enabling Superior On-Time Delivery Performance
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New Trend: Blue-Collar Workers are Now Scarcer than White-Collar Workers
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ZipRecruiter Survey Reveals One Early Mistake Can Cost Job Seekers Over $750k In Career Earnings
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USDA Launches New Program to Create High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity in Rural America
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Video
Tracy St. Amant on the Nursing Shortage in South Georgia
President and Founder of Asa Healthcare Solutions Tracy St. Amant talks about the nursing shortage in South Georgia and the contributing factors that have lead to this issue for the region.
UGA CAES Dean Sam Pardue on the Upcoming Georgia Ag Forecast
Sam Pardue, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia, talks to us about their Ag Forecast and tells us about their tour to forecast the ag sector across the state..
Jon Sullivan on the Special Aflac Duck
Director of Corporate Communications at Aflac Jon Sullivan talks to us about their special ducks that they provide to children dealing with cancer to help them cope.
Jay Prince of Prince Automotive on Community Involvement
VP of Prince Automotive Group Jay Prince talks about ways that the company is involved in the community in and around Valdosta.
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