SGMC Has $1B Impact on Local Economy
As South Georgia Medical Center continues to expand service lines and evolve into a regional health system, so too does its economic impact. SGMC, which includes four hospitals (two in Lowndes County, one in Berrien, and one in Lanier), reported $1 billion in total revenue for the local and state economy in 2021.
Video: Michael Smith of the Greater Valdosta United Way on Their Successful Campaign
CEO of the Greater Valdosta United Way Michael Smith takes a moment to thank the community for helping make their recent campaign a success.
AAA: 1.3M Georgians Expected to Travel Memorial Day Weekend
AAA Travel expects there will be a significant number of Georgians planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend.
PSC Commissioner Tim Echols: Cleaner Air is Not Free
Electricity generation is no longer the leading source of carbon emissions in our state, this according to Drawdown Georgia, a group of scientists and researchers from multiple universities led by Georgia
Tech’s Dr. Marilyn Brown.
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Almost 500,000 Stranded Drivers Expected During Memorial Day Weekend
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2023 Senate Study Committee Named on Expanding Georgia's Workforce
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Norfolk Southern and Twelve Labor Unions Commit to Working Together
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Michael Smith of the Greater Valdosta United Way on Their Successful Campaign
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