January 2016 Features

  • Valdosta 101 Provides Behind-the-Scenes View of Local Government

    January 27, 2016

    Valdostans and other local citizens who want an inside look at their city government are urged to sign up for the 7th annual Valdosta Government 101 Citizens Orientation, which takes place from April 4-May 16, 2016.

  • UGA SBDC at Valdosta State University Presents Digital Marketing Boot Camp

    January 25, 2016

    The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Valdosta State University is helping businesses across the state learn the latest in Digital Marketing and will hold their state wide program, Digital Marketing Boot Camp, in Valdosta on Feb. 3rd.

  • UGA Law Students Gain Valuable Work Experience in the Atlanta Market

    January 25, 2016

    Students at the University of Georgia School of Law can now earn full-time professional experience in the Atlanta market while continuing to work toward a degree from the state’s flagship institution. The Georgia Law Atlanta campus is located at the Terry College of Business Executive Education Center, across from the Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead.

  • City Approves New $12 Million Investment in Downtown Valdosta

    January 22, 2016

    The Valdosta Mayor and City Council approved the sale of downtown property to the Central Valdosta Development Authority (CVDA) at their Jan. 21 council meeting to make way for a $12 million hotel project that is expected to spur growth in downtown Valdosta and encourage future economic development in the heart of the city.

  • Chamber’s 10th Annual Business Outlook Breakfast Announced for February 11th

    January 20, 2016

    Southeastern Credit Union will host the Chamber’s 10th Annual Business Outlook Breakfast on Thurs., Feb. 11, 7:30–9 a.m. at Rainwater Conference Center.

  • Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast” Draws Over 2,000 Business Leaders to World Congress Center

    January 14, 2016

    An agenda featuring Georgia’s senior government officials—U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, Governor Nathan Deal, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and House Speaker Dennis Ralston—drew over 2,000 business and community leaders to the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast on Tuesday.

  • SGMC Continues to Expand Use of Surgical Robotics Systems

    January 13, 2016

    The use of robotic-assisted surgery is becoming more commonplace as physicians and surgical patients are discovering benefits that include shorter hospital stays, less scarring, and faster recovery time. South Georgia Medical Center introduced the da Vinci Surgical System in 2010. The da Vinci System is a robotic-assisted procedure that provides state-of-the-art minimally invasive options for a variety of surgeries including hysterectomies, endometriosis, pelvic pain, ovary removal, and hernia repairs.

  • City Partnership Provides More Access to Job Search Resources

    January 07, 2016

    The City of Valdosta’s Neighborhood Development Division is partnering with Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc. to expand community access to job training and connections services through a series of workshops and a new Job Connections Kiosk in the City’s Customer Service Center.

  • Cancer Coalition to Honor Dr. Ron Zaccari for Second Annual Night for Hope Gala

    January 04, 2016

    The Cancer Coalition of South Georgia will host its second annual Night for Hope fundraising gala on Saturday, March 5th in the Valdosta State University Student Union Ballroom. The 2016 gala proudly honors local cancer survivor Dr. Ronald M. Zaccari. The elegant, formal celebration includes a plated dinner, live and silent auctions, and live musical entertainment.