SMB Rockstars: Georgia Beer Co. - South Georgia’s Original Craft Brewery with Local Roots
Founded by Chris Jones and Jack “J. Ryce” Martin, Georgia Beer Co. opened in Valdosta in 2019 as one of South Georgia’s first craft breweries. It quickly became celebrated for its traditional styles and use of Georgia-grown ingredients.
GMA, Realtors Take on Georgia's Housing Shortage
Georgia is short roughly 60,000 housing units, and the debate over who's to blame has dragged on for years. At the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation Trustees Luncheon on April 16th, GMA Executive Director Larry Hanson and Brad Mock, CEO of the Georgia Association of Realtors, took on the issue by rejecting the easy answers.
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Georgia Unemployment Falls to 3.5% as Labor Force and Employment Reach Record Highs
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Georgia's Music Industry is Poised for A Major Boost if State Music Office Bill is Signed
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Georgia Leaders Launch ‘Look Again’ Campaign to Prevent Kids From Being Left in Hot Cars
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Democrats for Governor Pitch Tax Cuts, with More Spending in Some Areas
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Businesses Left in Shambles as Wildfires Rip Through Georgia
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New Georgia Election Tool Breaks Down Voter Turnout by Party Amid A Record for Early Voting
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Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the US Declined in March After Increasing in February
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Majority of Americans Believe Employees Should Have Full Control Over Their Health Insurance
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Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Classic Car? The Data Says Yes
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Valdosta City Schools Announces Transition of Valdosta Early College Academy Program
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Turner Center Welcomes Award-Winning Jazz Instrumentalists “The PR Experience”
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VSU Invites Community to Share the Moment, Feel the Music at Mayhem
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Georgia Officials Warn Wildfires are Still a Threat as Firefighters Report Progress
Recent Features
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Georgia Recognizes Five 2026 ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’
Governor Brian Kemp, alongside the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Economic ...
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Moneypenny Research Reveals the Customer Caller Experience Gap
A new report from Moneypenny shows businesses believe they are delivering a better call ...
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WIN Regional CCA Appoints Jason Van Nus as First CEO
The WIN Regional College and Career Academy Board of Directors has named Jason Van ...
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With spring finally arriving in Georgia, many homeowners will be planting and completing home ...
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City of Valdosta Announces First Female Finalist for City Manager Position
The City of Valdosta is proud to announce Jennifer Wheeler as the first female ...
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Georgia Chamber Promotes May 19th Primary Participation Through May Matters Initiative
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its support of May Matters, ...
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Your Voice Matters: GFB’s Amelia Junod on Georgia’s 2026 Election Year
2026 is one of the most important election years in Georgia’s history. From local offices to statewide leadership and federal seats, the decisions made this year will shape the future of our state, including agriculture and rural Georgia. Georgia Farm Bureau is here to help voters stay informed, engaged, and ready to participate. Learn more in this brief announcement from Amelia Junod, Advocacy and Policy Development Specialist for Georgia Farm Bureau.
SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler Discusses Recent SBA Reforms
Kelly Loeffler, the 28th Administrator of the US Small Business Administration, discusses recent reforms to the SBA and how the agency continue to work for the small businesses in Georgia and across the country.
Jessica Catlett with VLPRA, Economic Impact and Quality of Life
Jessica Catlett with the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority discusses the various ways the VLPRA works to enhance the quality of life within the community.
Brad Bayless of Bush Wealth Management, Tough Money Questions Kids Ask
Brad Bayless of Bush Wealth Management discusses common money-related questions children ask and provides effective responses.
Direct Connect
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