Features

• Georgia Cities Foundation Awards Placemaking Grants to Nine Communities

  December 09, 2025

  The Georgia Cities Foundation has awarded $15,000 in 2025 Placemaking Grants to nine Georgia communities, supporting more than $65,000 in public space enhancements across the state.

• Cleve Fann: Georgia’s Growth Drives Jobs & Investment Powered By Reliable & Affordable Energy

  December 08, 2025

  Through the third quarter of 2025, economic development activities have resulted in $3.4 billion in investment and more than 12,000 jobs across Georgia. This growth presents exciting opportunities for communities to revitalize their downtowns, improve public school performance, enhance public infrastructure, and more.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Riley Blount, President of AT&T Georgia

  December 05, 2025

  AT&T Georgia and its President, Riley Blount, were recently awarded the goBeyondProfit Champion Award for their commitment to connecting more Georgians to greater possibility – demonstrating that purpose and profit are intrinsically linked.

• Greater Valdosta United Way Celebrates Moody Air Force Base as a Steady Pillar of Strength in South Georgia

  December 04, 2025

  The Greater Valdosta United Way proudly recognizes Moody Air Force Base as a steadfast anchor in the South Georgia community. For decades, Moody’s airmen, civilian personnel, and families have played an essential role in shaping the economic, social, and civic fabric of our region.

• Georgia’s 2026 High Demand Career List gets Green Light from State Workforce Development Board

  December 04, 2025

  Georgia’s High Demand Career List for 2026 – a strategic blueprint for workforce development in the Peach State- has officially been approved for implementation by the State Workforce Development Board. The HDCL reflects collaborations among multiple state agencies to advance Governor Brian Kemp’s Top State for Talent initiative.

• AG Chris Carr Warns of Holiday Scams

  December 04, 2025

  Attorney General Chris Carr’s Consumer Protection Division is encouraging Georgians to shop safely this holiday season and look out for scams that could hurt their wallet or lead to identity theft.

• Walmart Opens Second Owned & Operated Milk Processing Facility in Valdosta

  December 03, 2025

  Walmart yesterday celebrated the grand opening of its second owned and operated milk processing facility in Valdosta, Georgia — a major milestone that will create more than 400 new jobs, strengthen Walmart’s end-to-end supply chain for affordable, high-quality milk, and advance the company’s long-standing commitment to U.S. manufacturing and local sourcing.

• Shop Local with Georgia’s Small Business Exporters

  December 03, 2025

  This holiday season, celebrate the spirit with Georgia’s small business community by choosing gifts made right here in the Peach State, including a few that are also shipped to customers around the world. Small businesses make up more than 80% of Georgia exporters, and their creativity and innovation shine especially bright during the holidays.

• Georgia Farm Bureau to Hold Annual Convention

  December 03, 2025

  Georgia Farm Bureau members will gather on Jekyll Island Dec. 7-9 for the organization’s 88th annual convention. The convention theme, “Rise and Thrive,” emphasizes Georgia farmers’ resiliency in the year since Hurricane Helene and how the organization has led the charge to support their recovery.

• SGMC Health Announces Hilary Gibbs as Senior Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer

  December 02, 2025

  SGMC Health is pleased to announce Hilary Gibbs will assume the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. In this expanded leadership role, Gibbs will provide strategic oversight for system-wide planning, clinical operational performance, and financial stewardship.

• Rethinking Community Engagement: Empowering Employees to Give Back

  December 02, 2025

  A new model of generosity to the community has emerged in the 2025 Business Generosity Report – one based on supporting individual employee giving. The data clearly indicates that the majority of employees hope to see generosity reflected throughout the business—both internally and externally.

• Georgia Lottery Reaches Over $30 Billion for Education

  December 02, 2025

  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the Georgia Lottery Corporation has raised over $30 billion for education in the State of Georgia since its inception in 1993. These funds have enabled millions of Georgians to receive essential early learning through the Georgia Pre-K program and provided the opportunity for higher education through the HOPE Scholarship and Grant programs.

• CEO of The Georgia Center for Nonprofits: When Georgians Give, We Strengthen the Ties that Bind Us

  December 01, 2025

  Nonprofits are the invisible infrastructure that strengthens our communities and supports people through every stage of life. Whether we’re relaxing at a local park, enjoying date night at a neighborhood theater, receiving care at a nonprofit clinic, or adopting a new family from an animal rescue, nonprofits are woven into our daily lives.

• Georgia’s Record-Breaking Enrollment Reflects Investment in Workforce and Talent

  December 01, 2025

  Both the Technical College System of Georgia and the University System of Georgia achieved record-breaking enrollment in 2025, signaling strong momentum in building the state’s talent pipeline.

• VSU to Celebrate Lighting of the Palms

  November 21, 2025

  Valdosta State University hosts its annual Holiday Celebration and Lighting of the Palms at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, on a Winter Wonderland-themed Front Lawn.

• AAA: Upwards of 2.3 Million Georgians Expected to Travel for Thanksgiving

  November 21, 2025

  AAA projects that 2.3 million Georgians will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, which runs from Tuesday, November 25th to Monday, December 1st. This marks a 1.4% increase over last year and sets a new record for Thanksgiving travel in Georgia.

• Alfredo Ortiz of the Job Creators Network: Georgia’s Smartest Tax Strategy Also Builds Tomorrow’s Workforce

  November 21, 2025

  Georgia businesses are constantly seeking ways to reduce their tax burden, strengthen their workforce, and invest in long-term economic growth. Georgia’s new foster care tax credit delivers on all three.

• Valdosta State University Presidential Search Committee Named

  November 20, 2025

  The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia named members of the Valdosta State University Presidential Search Committee. The committee will conduct a national search for a permanent president to lead South Georgia’s flagship comprehensive university.

• AT&T Honored for Unwavering Commitment to Connecting Georgians to Greater Possibility

  November 20, 2025

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced AT&T Georgia as the recipient of the 2025 goBeyondProfit Champion Award. AT&T was nominated and selected by fellow Georgia business leaders for its commitment to connecting Georgians to greater possibility, demonstrating that purpose and profit are intrinsically linked.

• Secretary of State Completes GOALS System Rollout; New Licensing Hub Leads the Way in Faster, Smarter Professional Licensing

  November 20, 2025

  Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joined local officials and agency staff on Thursday to mark the complete rollout of the Georgia Online Application & Licensing System (GOALS) - the driving force behind Georgia’s newly unveiled, state-of-the-art licensing framework.

• Valdosta to Celebrate New Downtown Businesses & Small Business Saturday

  November 19, 2025

  The City of Valdosta invites all media outlets to join Valdosta Main Street for an exciting update on downtown development, highlighting the momentum the historic downtown is experiencing just days before Small Business Saturday.

• IDP Properties Expands Historic Adaptive Reuse Portfolio with Davis Exchange in Albany

  November 18, 2025

  IDP Properties, a Valdosta based real estate developer, continues to build and expand on its expertise in historic adaptive reuse with the redevelopment of two historic properties: Davis Exchange in Albany, Georgia, and Canal Crossing in New Orleans, Louisiana.

• Superintendent Woods: We Must Act Now to Strengthen and Sustain Georgia’s Educator Workforce

  November 18, 2025

  As State School Superintendent, my top priority is making sure our education system prepares every student for life – for productive, successful, fulfilling futures. That starts with investing in our educators, the people who make learning possible.

• Amazon Expands in Georgia with New Valdosta Delivery Station

  November 17, 2025

  As part of its continued investment in Georgia, Amazon announced that its new last-mile delivery facility in Valdosta is now fully operational and serving customers throughout the region. This facility will help improve delivery speeds for customers, boost local economic growth, and create more than 100 jobs and driver opportunities.

• Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes Unveils Bold Strategic Plan to Transform Georgia Department of Labor

  November 17, 2025

  Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes today unveiled a new comprehensive strategic plan for the Georgia Department of Labor — a bold blueprint for transformation grounded in innovation, operational excellence, and elevated public service. The plan reimagines how the department functions, with a clear mission to rebuild trust, modernize systems, and lead with purpose — all in service of a stronger, more resilient Georgia economy.

Older