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• Apprentice Georgia Awarded Largest Federal Apprenticeship Grant in State History

  Features, July 10, 2025

  The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday announced the award of $6.1 million in apprenticeship funding to the Technical College System of Georgia’s Apprentice Georgia program.

• State of the Tech Workforce: Provides Key Metrics for Atlanta, Georgia & the U.S.

  Features, July 02, 2025

  Technology employment across the United States continues to expand in depth and breadth, according to the “State of the Tech Workforce 2025” report published by CompTIA, Inc., the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology training and certifications.

• Colony Bank Celebrates 50 Years - Anniversary Luncheon Honors the Community Where It All Began in 1975

  Features, June 24, 2025

  Colony Bank is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. As part of the yearlong celebration, Colony recently hosted a luncheon in Fitzgerald to honor the community where it was first chartered in 1975.

• Georgia Unveils 2025 ‘Small Business ROCK STARS’

  Features, May 06, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced its five 2025 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week 2025, recognized May 4-10, 2025.

• Meet Ocean: From Homeless to Thriving at Atlanta Tech

  Features, April 08, 2025

  Ocean, a student at Atlanta Technical College studying cybersecurity, is proof of what’s possible when foster youth get the support they need. He entered Georgia’s foster care system at age 13 and moved from home to home without much stability.

• Valdosta-Lowndes County Habitat for Humanity has a New Executive Director

  Features, March 25, 2025

  After an extensive search process led by members of our Board of Directors, Valdosta-Lowndes County Habitat for Humanity is proud to introduce you to our new Executive Director, Justin Geers.

• Niki Ogletree Named Finalist for President and CEO of Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority

  Features, March 14, 2025

  Niki Ogletree has been named the sole finalist for the President & Chief Executive Officer position with the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority, the organization responsible for driving economic development and business growth in the Valdosta-Lowndes County region.

• New Ace Electric, Inc. Headquarters Breaks Ground

  Features, March 07, 2025

  The groundbreaking for Ace Electric, Inc.’s new Corporate Headquarters facility took place on Tuesday, on Inner Perimeter Road next door to Ace’s Valdosta Division.

• A Celebration of Georgia’s Entertainment Industry: Upcoming Georgia Film Week To Host Five-Days of Events

  Features, March 05, 2025

  Georgia Production Partnership, in conjunction with a number of Georgia-based entertainment organizations, will host activities that will showcase the various aspects of the entertainment industry. Georgia Film Day is now part of Georgia Film Week: from March 17 - 21, events will focus on successful aspects of the state’s entertainment industry.

• Greater Valdosta United Way 2025 Campaign Shatters Records with Historic $1.2M Goal Achievement

  Features, March 03, 2025

  In a groundbreaking success, the Greater Valdosta United Way “2025 Leading the Way” Campaign has officially achieved its goal of $1.2 million, marking a historic milestone for the organization and showcasing the community’s overwhelming support for local initiatives.

• Rainwater Conference Center Adds New Talent to Enhance Meetings & Event Capabilities

  Features, February 20, 2025

  The Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta, Georgia, announced the addition of three new team members, each playing a key role in shaping the future of the recently renovated facility. Following nearly $1 million in upgrades in 2024, these professionals are ready to make a lasting impact on the center’s operations and reputation as South Georgia’s premier event destination.

• 2025 Georgia Grown Executive Chefs Announced

  Features, February 14, 2025

  Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and Georgia Restaurant Association President + CEO Stephanie Fischer announced seven new Georgia Grown Executive Chefs at the 2025 Taste of Georgia Legislative Reception last night.

• Georgia Invites Travelers to Explore New Hotels, Attractions, More in 2025

  Features, February 07, 2025

  Georgia invites travelers to discover an exciting array of new experiences coming to the Peach State in 2025, from luxury hotel stays and theme park attractions to cultural offerings and milestone celebrations.

• Georgia Leaders Selected for 2025 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

  Features, February 04, 2025

  GeorgiaForward has selected 49 promising young leaders to serve the organization’s 2025 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal Association.

• Georgia Power Files Plan to Reliably, Economically Meet the Energy Needs of a Growing Georgia

  Features, February 03, 2025

  Georgia Power today filed its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which details the company's plan to meet the energy needs of customers and support the state's expected continued extraordinary growth.

• Georgia Well Positioned for Future Growth & Remaining Number One State to Do Business

  Features, January 23, 2025

  The Georgia Chamber Foundation published the 2025 Economic Competitiveness Redbook, the most comprehensive collection of statewide economic data and the Foundation’s annual capstone project.

• Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership Announces Class of 2025

  Features, January 23, 2025

  The Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership Board of Directors announced today the selection of its Class of 2025. These 30 outstanding leaders represent a cross-section of Georgia’s most impactful voices in academia, industry, advocacy, government and civic organizations.

• Governor Kemp to Reinforce Economic Partnerships in Germany and Poland

  Features, January 21, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp announced he will lead an international mission to Europe to strengthen existing economic and cultural ties in Germany and Poland while also developing new relationships that will bring further opportunities to hardworking Georgians.

• Fostering Success Act Success Spotlight: Eric Tanenblatt

  Features, January 16, 2025

  Eric Tanenblatt, Global Chair of Public Policy and Regulation at Dentons, is urging Georgia’s business and community leaders to take action and support foster youth through the Fostering Success Act.

• "There's Still a Lot of Uncertainty": Atlanta Fed President Bostic Looks Back on 2024

  Features, January 08, 2025

  Today we're going to talk with President Bostic—or Raphael, as he always insists everyone call him—about this year in the economy and monetary policy, and a little more generally about what it's like to be a monetary policymaker in the world's largest economy.

• Georgia Public Broadcasting Unveils 2030 Strategic Plan and Rebrand Coinciding with 65th Anniversary in 2025

  Features, January 07, 2025

  On Monday, Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) debuted a new visual identity, sonic logo, and other branding updates across its 20 radio and nine television channels throughout the state.

• Georgia Creates Nearly 46k Job Opportunities Over Past Year, Unemployment at 3.7%

  Features, December 20, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia's November unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, up one tenth from a revised 3.6 percent in October. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• CJB Companies Announces Leadership Appointments Focused on Growth and Innovation

  Features, December 12, 2024

  CJB Companies announces the appointment of Mitchell Tatar to Director of Innovation and Sims Turner to Vice President of Sales and Business Development along with several other supporting promotions.

• SBA Administrator Guzman Hosts Inaugural Artificial Intelligence Small Business Summit at Georgia Tech

  Features, December 12, 2024

  On Tuesday, Dec. 10, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, traveled to Atlanta to host the inaugural SBA AI Small Business Summit and officially launch SBA’s AI for Small Businesses Resource Hub.

• 16th Annual GRACE Awards Winners Announced

  Features, December 11, 2024

  The 2024 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence Awards winners were announced Monday, Dec. 9 at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. The GRACE Awards Gala is the Georgia Restaurant Association’s (GRA) annual black-tie event honoring Georgia’s restaurant industry.

• 2024 GAgives on GivingTuesday Showcases Nonprofits as the Unifiers of Communities

  Features, December 03, 2024

  With the season of giving upon us, it’s time to show our appreciation for those who have supported our communities throughout the year with unwavering commitment and a staggering level of accomplishment.

• Wellness Reimagined: Georgia Power Foundation Supports SGMC Health with Transformational Gift

  Features, December 02, 2024

  SGMC Health is pleased to announce a generous $500,000 gift from the Georgia Power Foundation to support the creation of a two-acre Wellness Park as part of SGMC Health’s Main Campus Expansion Project.

• 2.3M Georgians Expected to Travel for Thanksgiving

  Features, November 22, 2024

  AAA expects record-setting travel numbers for Thanksgiving. Over 2.3 million Georgians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday. That’s an all-time high for Thanksgiving and nearly 40,000 more travelers than last year.

• Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Vice President Publishes New Book, Launches History Series Event

  Features, November 21, 2024

  Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to announce the publication of a new book by its own Vice President of Economic Development, Michael Williams, Jr. His latest work, Ocmulgee: History and Legacy, was published on November 4, 2024.

• Economic Development Expert Tapped to Lead Georgia Transportation Alliance

  Features, November 21, 2024

  The Georgia Transportation Alliance, an affiliate of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, selected Georgia economic development veteran Joseph Santoro to serve as the new Executive Director of the Georgia Transportation Alliance.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards Grant Funding to 69 Organizations

  Features, November 01, 2024

  The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2025 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities competitive grant awards to support organizations across the state, including in rural communities.

• Leadership Georgia Names the Class of 2025

  Features, October 30, 2024

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the participants for the organization’s Class of 2025. Each year, Leadership Georgia seeks out emerging leaders and selects sixty-three participants from a pool of several hundred applicants to participate in the yearlong leadership program.

• AT&T Donates $25,000 to Support Second Harvest of South Georgia and Communities Affected by Hurricane Helene

  Features, October 23, 2024

  AT&T is contributing $25,000 to Second Harvest of South Georgia to assist Georgia communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.

• Fostering Success Act, Inc. Announces Partnership with University System of Georgia Foundation

  Features, October 22, 2024

  Fostering Success Act, Inc., announced it has signed a partnership agreement with the University System of Georgia Foundation. The joint venture will enable the two organizations to raise funds for youth who have aged out of the state’s foster care system to attend one of Georgia’s 26 public colleges and universities with a scholarship or financial aid beginning in the immediate academic year.

• SBA Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed Visits Valdosta and Savannah, Highlights Federal Disaster Recovery Efforts

  Features, October 21, 2024

  On Wednesday, SBA Deputy Administrator Dilawar Syed visited Valdosta, Georgia to meet with local officials, small business owners, homeowners, and renters who were impacted by Hurricane Helene.

• New Study Highlights Georgia’s Nonprofit Arts, Culture Impact

  Features, October 18, 2024

  Reported by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s strategic arts arm, Georgia Council for the Arts, Georgia’s nonprofit arts and culture sector delivers a minimum economic impact of at least $1.27 billion and supports nearly 20,000 jobs.

• Andrea Schruijer Steps Down as VLCDA Executive Director

  Features, October 17, 2024

  The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority has announced that Andrea Schruijer, Executive Director, will step down to begin a new position as Director of Business Development at Gideon Constructors.

• Sonny Deriso & Craig Menear Named 2025 Georgia Trustees

  Features, October 15, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society announced that Walter M. “Sonny” Deriso, Jr., Banker, Attorney, and Civic Leader, and Craig A. Menear, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Home Depot, will be inducted by the Georgia Historical Society and the Office of the Governor as the newest Georgia Trustees on April 26, 2025, at the Trustees Gala.

• Georgia Agriculture & Forestry Industry Suffer Estimated $6.5B in Damages from Helene

  Features, October 11, 2024

  Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper in coordination with Governor Brian Kemp, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the Georgia Forestry Commission announced the preliminary estimate of Hurricane Helene’s economic impact on Georgia Agriculture is $6.46 billion.

• Greater Valdosta United Way Announces Major Contribution Towards Hurricane Relief Recovery from Georgia-based FanDuel

  Features, October 08, 2024

  Greater Valdosta United Way today received $100,000 towards hurricane recovery efforts from Georgia-based FanDuel. The donation, facilitated by Reps. James Burchett and John LaHood, will provide critical support to families and communities suffering the devastating impacts of the storm.

• SGMC Health Perseveres Through Hurricane Helene to Provide Necessary Care to Region

  Features, October 04, 2024

  Less than one week since Hurricane Helene devastated South Georgia, SGMC Health remains steadfast in its mission to provide healthcare services to the community and region.

• Governor and First Lady Kemp Tour and Take Action for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

  Features, October 04, 2024

  This week, Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp visited communities recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital is Now Open

  Features, October 01, 2024

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta made history yesterday when it moved 202 patients from Egleston Hospital to the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in fewer than 12 hours, culminating one of the largest single-day pediatric hospital moves in the country.

• SGMC Health Breaks Ground on Largest Campus Expansion in its History

  Features, September 24, 2024

  A historical reflection on healthcare in South Georgia and an exciting vision for the future of unequaled access to advanced care delivery programs for women’s and infant care and emergency and trauma services was the focus of SGMC Health system leaders, elected officials, community leaders, physicians, and staff at SGMC Health Main on Sept. 19.

• Inaugural Georgia AIM Week to Showcase AI Technology in Manufacturing

  Features, September 19, 2024

  A series of events across Georgia will highlight the use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing and how it can transform communities and jobs.

• Gov. Kemp Celebrates Top State for Business Ranking at Workforce Summit

  Features, September 16, 2024

  Governor Brian Kemp delivered the keynote address at the second annual Governor's Workforce Summit, during which he announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for business for the 11th consecutive year by Area Development magazine.

• Valdosta City Schools and Lowndes County Schools Honor 2024 Community Partners in Education

  Features, September 05, 2024

  Valdosta City Schools and Lowndes County Schools extend heartfelt thanks to our dedicated Community Partners in Education as well as the CPIE school coordinators who work tirelessly to support our students.

• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital to Open September 29th

  Features, September 04, 2024

  Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is announcing it will undertake a significant logistical feat on Sunday, September 29 – moving all patients from Egleston Hospital to the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital in a single day. Arthur M. Blank Hospital is a 19-story, 2-million-square-foot facility with 446 beds; that’s 116 more beds than the current number at Egleston Hospital.

• VSU’s Economic Impact Expected to Increase with Implementation of New Strategic Plan

  Features, August 29, 2024

  VSU’s total economic impact on its host region — defined as Lowndes, Brooks, Lanier, Berrien, Cook, and Echols counties — between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, was, in the simplest and broadest possible terms, a little more than $394.6 million.

• Meet Ashanti: Forging a Future in Welding

  Features, August 27, 2024

  We are proud to introduce Ashanti, a driven second-semester student at South Georgia Technical College, where she is pursuing a career in welding. Her story exemplifies strength, determination, and the transformative power of support.

• Governor Kemp Hosts Small Business Roundtable

  Features, August 23, 2024

  Along with other state leaders, Governor Brian P. Kemp hosted small business leaders for a roundtable discussion on civil litigation policies impacting the state's business climate and day-to-day affordability for hardworking Georgians.

• Georgia Power Donation Facilitates Creation of Children’s Space at VSU’s Copeland African American Museum

  Features, August 21, 2024

  Work has begun on the Valdosta State University Copeland African American Museum’s long-planned and highly anticipated Children’s emPOWERment Zone.

• Georgia’s Labor Force is Over 5 Million Strong, but More Jobs Are Needed to Keep Unemployment Low

  Features, August 15, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's July unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.3 percent in June. The unemployment rate was nine-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• RAISE Forum Seeks Post-Revenue Southeast Startup Applicants

  Features, August 14, 2024

  Emory University’s Goizueta Business School will host the 18th semi-annual RAISE (Retention and Advanced Investment for the Southeast at Emory) Forum on Friday, November 15th.

• Meet Vladislav: An Inspiring Journey from Foster Care to Collegiate Success

  Features, August 13, 2024

  Meet Vladislav, a junior at Columbus State University majoring in kinesiology. His story of overcoming adversity and pursuing his dreams is a testament to his resilience and determination and it’s thanks to generous tax credits from Georgians.

• Carter Center Announces “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song” at The Fox Theatre

  Features, August 02, 2024

  The Carter Center is excited to announce “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song,” a musical event celebrating the centennial birthday of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

• Valdosta’s 16th Annual People's Choice Photo Contest Awards Reception Celebrates Local Talent

  News, July 24, 2024

• Mercer University School of Medicine and SGMC Health Celebrate Opening of Valdosta Clinical Campus and Simulation Lab

  Features, July 23, 2024

  The energy was palpable at SGMC Health, formerly known as South Georgia Medical Center, on Thursday, July 18, when leaders from across the state of Georgia came together to celebrate a monumental event: the grand opening of Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) and SGMC Health’s clinical campus and simulation lab.

• FSA Stories: Jackyln’s Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc

  Features, July 23, 2024

  Meet Jackyln, a sophomore at Georgia Tech studying biochemistry. Her path from foster care to a promising career in forensics showcases her determination and resilience, and she thanks Georgia taxpayers for making it possible.

• Gov. Kemp Announces Details for $1.5B Transportation Infrastructure Investment

  Features, July 19, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced new details for the historic $1.5 billion investment in transportation infrastructure around the state included in the Amended Fiscal Year 2024 budget.

• Summer Job Market Sees Influx of Graduates, Slight Rise in June Unemployment

  Features, July 19, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's June unemployment rate was 3.3, up one-tenth from a revised 3.2 percent in May. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• Georgia Chamber President & CEO Chris Clark Receives Prestigious GACCE Legacy Award

  Features, July 15, 2024

  Georgia Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Chris Clark, CCE received the GACCE Legacy Award, the most prestigious prize awarded the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Clark received the award on Thursday, July 11 at the GACCE Executive Leadership Conference held on St. Simons Island, Ga.

• 10 Georgia Destinations Ranked Among ‘World’s Best’ by Travel + Leisure

  Features, July 12, 2024

  Islands, cities, and hotels across Georgia earned coveted spots in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards announced July 9th. Travel + Leisure is one of the world’s leading travel media brands, and its annual reader survey-based awards program is considered the travel industry’s most trusted rankings.

• Georgia Council for the Arts Awards More Than $3.5M in Grant Funding to Support Arts Organizations

  Features, July 11, 2024

  Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that more than $3.5 million in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients across the state through its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education Program grants.

• Leadership Georgia Announces 2024 Awards Recipients

  Features, July 10, 2024

  The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the organization’s most prestigious awards. These awards recognize Georgians who exemplify the principles of Leadership Georgia through their leadership and stewardship, benefiting local communities and the state.

• South GeorgiaLEADS Opens Opportunity for Two Signature Leadership Programs

  Features, July 08, 2024

  South GeorgiaLEADS continues to invest in South Georgia’s future success by identifying and developing leaders who understand and can speak to the unique challenges and opportunities that are collectively experienced throughout the region. Ten years into the launch of the program, SGL has evolved its initiatives and efforts to respond to the region and its needs in real time.

• GACCE Announces 2024-2025 Executive Committee and Board Members

  Features, July 08, 2024

  The Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

• Georgia Historical Society Elects David Abney as Chair, Clyde Tuggle, Larry Thompson, & Reed Dulany III as Officers

  Features, July 08, 2024

  The Georgia Historical Society has announced its newly elected officers to the GHS Board of Curators. GHS is welcoming several business and philanthropic leaders from across the state to leadership positions on the Board.

• Georgia Council on Literacy Announces State Literacy Coach

  News, July 01, 2024

• Georgia Recognized for New Business Investment, Job Creation

  Features, June 28, 2024

  Yesterday, the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced Georgia was awarded a Gold Shovel by economic development business publication Area Development for achieving significant success in attracting new business investment and job creation in 2023.

• VSU Supports Community-Led Change with Rural Development Institute

  Features, June 26, 2024

  Valdosta State University’s Center for South Georgia Regional Impact recently kicked off its third annual Rural Development Institute with a three-day Summit designed to help communities across Georgia develop an action plan for rural prosperity.

• Bipartisan Group of Georgia Leaders Launch The Democracy Defense Project as Part of a Multi-State Effort

  Features, June 26, 2024

  The Democracy Defense Project, a bipartisan group of former elected officials and leaders who are committed to free and fair elections, launched in Georgia and several other states. Georgia will work to defend the transparency, safety, security, and public confidence in the validity of our nation’s electoral system.

• Georgia Reads Campaign Launched to Boost Literacy and Recognize Communities Across the State

  Features, June 25, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Council on Literacy announced “The Georgia Reads Campaign” during the Georgia Municipal Association Annual Conference.

• Madison Mayor Fred Perriman Elected President of GMA

  Features, June 24, 2024

  Madison Mayor Fred Perriman was elected president of the Georgia Municipal Association during the association's annual convention in Savannah on Sunday, June 23rd.

• Georgia Chamber Announces 2024 ‘Legislators of the Year’

  Features, June 24, 2024

  Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce formally announced its 2024 Legislators of the Year. These awards are given to those elected officials who focus their legislative efforts on enacting policies that promote economic development and job creation throughout the state.

• Brad Bayless Joins the Bush Wealth Team

  News, June 21, 2024

• Young Gamechangers Complete Community Research Meeting Session in Valdosta

  Features, June 18, 2024

  The Georgia Municipal Association, in partnership with GeorgiaForward, has successfully concluded its Community Research Meeting session in Valdosta. Over three days, the session brought together dynamic young leaders from across the state to develop innovative solutions for community challenges.

• FSA Stories: Jazmin's Story from Fostering Success Act, Inc

  Features, June 18, 2024

  We are excited to share the inspiring journey of Jazmin, a former foster child who is now thriving as a nursing student at North Georgia Technical College. Entering the foster care system at the age of 14, Jazmin faced significant challenges, including transitioning through various living situations before finding a supportive foster family.

• GBA Elects and Installs Officers and Directors to its Board

  Features, June 14, 2024

  Georgia Bankers Association members have elected and installed officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and added five members to its board of directors.

• Dr. Lawrence M. Drake II Named Interim President of Albany State University

  News, June 11, 2024

• Utility Plastics to Invest $20 Million in New Valdosta Facility, Creating Over 60 Jobs

  Features, May 31, 2024

  The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority announced that Utility Plastics, LLC, will invest approximately $20 million to open a facility in Valdosta, creating more than 60 jobs in Lowndes County.

• City of Valdosta Celebrates Annual Government 101 Program Graduates

  Features, May 28, 2024

  The City of Valdosta proudly announces the graduation of participants from its annual Government 101 program, a distinguished initiative led by the Valdosta Mayor and City Staff. This program provides local citizens with a comprehensive understanding of city governance, aiming to foster community engagement and informed civic participation.

• Hartsfield-Jackson, Airbus, Delta and Plug Power Study Feasibility of Hydrogen Fuel at World’s Busiest Airport

  Features, May 22, 2024

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Airbus, Delta Air Lines and Plug Power have joined forces to assess the feasibility of hydrogen fueling at the world’s busiest airport in support of advancing a more sustainable future for travel.

• Georgia Scores Top Spot in Competitive Economic Rankings

  Features, May 17, 2024

  Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that the state earned the No. 1 spot in Site Selection’s annual Prosperity Cup rankings for successful investment recruitment in 2023.

• Georgia Employment Hits All-Time High Amid April Job Surge

  Features, May 17, 2024

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that Georgia's April unemployment rate was 3.1, unchanged for the fourth consecutive month. The unemployment rate was eight-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.

• EY Announces Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award Finalists

  Features, April 29, 2024

  Ernst & Young LLP today announced the finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Southeast Award. The Southeast program celebrates entrepreneurs from Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

• Young Gamechangers Program Kicks Off in Valdosta

  Features, April 25, 2024

  The Georgia Municipal Association, in collaboration with Georgia Forward, is thrilled to announce the commencement of the Young Gamechangers program in the City of Valdosta. This innovative initiative brings together 45 of Georgia's brightest young minds to tackle pressing community challenges and spearhead transformative change.

• Wiregrass Awarded National Marketing Award

  Features, April 24, 2024

  Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was named among the top in the nation in the 2023 Collegiate Advertising program. The Collegiate Advertising Awards is an elite program recognizing higher education organizations for excellence in communications, marketing, advertising, and promotions of their schools.

• SBI's Newest Report Expands on Resources to Drive Commercial Productivit

  News, April 24, 2024

• Chick-fil-A Awards $26.4M in Scholarships to Team Members

  Features, April 17, 2024

  Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded more than $26 million in scholarships for Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Members in 2024 – the highest annual investment the company has made in the education of Team Members in more than 50 years of scholarship giving.

• Georgia Chamber Releases Results of 2024 Executive Insights Survey

  Features, April 16, 2024

  The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the state’s leading business advocacy and research organization, released the results of its annual Executive Insights Survey providing an overview of the state of Georgia’s economic environment and the issues top-of-mind for Georgia’s business leaders.

• Hartsfield-Jackson—Leading the Skies Once Again As The World’s Busiest Airport

  Features, April 16, 2024

  In the heart of Atlanta, amidst the hustle and the constant hum of movement, stands Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – a titan of travel, a crossroads of culture, and now, once again, the world’s busiest airport.

• Wired for Workforce Equips Local Students for Success

  Features, April 12, 2024

  The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority hosted its third Wired for Workforce program from March 25 to 29 in collaboration with Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.

• Kaiser Permanente Invests $490,000 to Bolster Georgia’s Mental Health Workforce

  Features, March 14, 2024

  Kaiser Permanente is investing $490,000 in support focused on increasing the number of diverse licensed clinicians to address Georgia’s mental health workforce shortage.

• Stalvey Family Donates $500,000 to SGMC Health Expansion

  Features, February 27, 2024

  SGMC Health is pleased to announce a generous gift of $500,000 from the Stalvey Family, founders of Ace Electric, Inc. The gift will support Phase I of SGMC's long-range facilities plan which includes construction of a new Women and Infants tower and Emergency/Trauma Center set to break ground this summer.

• Wiregrass Tech’s Corks and Forks Happening this March

  Features, February 22, 2024

  Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation is hosting its popular Corks & Forks fundraising event on Thursday, March 14 at Hallabrook Hill in Valdosta. Tickets are available for the public to purchase and attend.

• SGMC Health Hosts Glow Golf Tournament for Men's Health

  Features, February 21, 2024

  SGMC Health is hosting its signature fundraising event for men's health, the 3rd annual Glow on the Green Golf Tournament on March 8, 2024. Registration is open for interested individuals or teams.

• Farm Stress Summit to Spotlight Mental Health Challenges Among Georgia’s Farming Communities

  Features, February 21, 2024

  The prevalence of mental health challenges experienced by farm families and farming communities in Georgia is staggering. Faced with unfavorable weather, unfriendly economic conditions, labor shortages and more, farmers of all types often cope with the pressures of their profession in unhealthy ways, including considering suicide.

• 2nd Annual Bluesberry Festival Unveils Stellar Band Line-Up: A Two-Day Extravaganza of Blues, Rock, and Soul

  News, February 20, 2024

• "Call Before You Dig" Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary in Georgia

  Features, February 20, 2024

  2024 marks Georgia 811’s 50th Anniversary. With the mission to promote safety and prevent utility damage, Georgia 811 will celebrate the occasion with various events, initiatives, and tributes to remind stakeholders and the general public of the importance of contacting 811 before digging.

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