Existing Industry Growth Brings $26.2 Million Investment, 77 New Jobs
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority shared that five local industries plan to invest $26.2 million and add 77 new jobs in 2026.
Georgia Hospitals Generate $145 Billion in Statewide Economic Impact
The Georgia Hospital Association released its latest economic impact report, showing that Georgia hospitals generate $145 billion in economic activity across the state. The report, compiled using independent third-party modeling and based on 2024 data, reflects an $8 billion, or 5.8%, increase over the previous year.
Georgia Sets New Records for Labor Force and Employment as Unemployment Falls to 3.2%
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,490,319) and employment (5,314,822) in August, and that the state's unemployment rate declined to 3.2%.
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Langdale Hyundai Named Title Sponsor for the SGBC 2026 Golf Tournament
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Colony Bank & First Reliance Announce Regulatory Approvals Received for Merger
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Path to Pro Programs will Deliver 15 Million Introductions to High-Demand Construction Careers
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What Does a Rate Hike Mean for Georgia Consumers and Businesses?
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New Survey Reveals Financial Preparedness Gaps Among U.S. Workers & Employers
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The New Power Players in College Decisions: Millennial Parents
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Foreclosure Activity Remains Above Year-Ago Levels in August 2026
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VSU’s 2026 Excellence Awards Presented to Distinguished Faculty, Staff
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SGMC Health Recognizes Imaging Team Members as Health System Heroes
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Are Travelers Happy with Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport?
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Ground Broken on $14.3M Housing & Retail Development in Historic Downtown Valdosta
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Georgia Awarded $500 Million in Water Infrastructure Grants
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