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• One Valdosta Lowndes Sponsors Site Visit to 4C Academy to Advance WIN Regional College & Career Academy

  March 10, 2026

  One Valdosta Lowndes recently sponsored a regional site visit to the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy in Albany to gather best practices and strategic insight for the development of the WIN Regional College & Career Academy.

• Construction Ready’s 2026 CareerExpo Connected 8,500 Georgia Students with Careers

  March 10, 2026

  Construction Ready held its 20th annual CareerExpo in February at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. More than 8,500 students from across Georgia attended the CareerExpo, the state’s largest youth workforce development event for the construction industry.

• Georgia’s ’26 Elections Draw Big Fields of Candidates Running for State’s Top Offices

  March 09, 2026

  The slate of candidates for this year’s Georgia elections is now set, sparking a fierce competition before primaries in two months and general elections in November.

• Georgia CVB's Celebrates Billions in Tourism Impact During Annual Tourism Day at the Capitol

  March 09, 2026

  At the Annual Tourism Day at the Capitol, the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus presented a ceremonial $5.1 billion check to Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, underscoring the powerful economic impact of Georgia’s tourism industry. GACVB President & CEO Amanda Dyson-Thornton joined state tourism leaders to highlight how tourism continues to drive jobs, support communities, and fuel economic growth across Georgia.

• Georgia Breaks Trade Records, Becomes Top 10 Exporting State

  March 06, 2026

  Governor Brian Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development in announcing the state has again made history by surpassing $60.2 billion in exports in calendar year 2025.

• 30 Finalists Advance in 2026 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest

  March 06, 2026

  The Savor the State: A Flavor of Georgia Tasting Experience is once again taking place in Athens, where judges will taste their way through an array of Georgia delicacies.

• Ray & Son Heating & Air Conditioning Announces New Leadership as Seth Ray Purchases Family Business

  March 05, 2026

  Ray & Son Heating & Air Conditioning proudly announces a new chapter in its long-standing history of serving South Georgia homeowners. Seth Ray has officially purchased the company from his parents, continuing the family legacy in Valdosta, Adel, Tifton, and Moultrie.

• Scaling Up: Large-format Industrial Demand Rebounds in the Southeast

  March 05, 2026

  Large-format industrial leasing is back, with the Southeast U.S. leading the way and playing an outsized role in this resurgence, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s The Southeast Scales Up report.

• Georgia Launches Historic Expansion of Need-Based Aid

  March 04, 2026

  The University System of Georgia celebrated Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s signing of the Amended Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes funding for the DREAMS Scholarship program. This unprecedented state investment creates Georgia’s first statewide need-based aid endowment.

• Georgia Chamber Releases Report on Latest Tariff Updates

  March 03, 2026

  Following the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump — which held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the executive branch to impose tariffs — the Georgia Chamber of Commerce has released an updated tariff report outlining the potential implications for Georgia’s business community.

• Georgia Chamber Hosts First State of Higher Education

  March 02, 2026

  Yesterday, the Georgia Chamber, in conjunction with the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education, hosted the 2026 State of Higher Education at Georgia Institute of Technology.

• Alabama & Georgia End Decades-Long Legal Conflict

  March 02, 2026

  No blood was shed, but it will go down as one of the longer conflicts in memory. Last week, Alabama finally raised a white flag after nearly four decades of legal battles with Georgia in one front of what came to be known as the “Tri-State Water Wars,” which included Florida.

• Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Announces Its 2026 List of State's 10 Places in Peril

  February 27, 2026

  The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its 2026 list of 10 Places in Perilin the state.

• CEO Confidence Rose Significantly in Q1

  February 27, 2026

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council, surged to 59 in Q1 2026, rising by 11 points from 48 in Q4 2025. A total of 142 CEOs participated in the Q1 survey, which was fielded from February 3 through February 16.

• PSC Chairman Jason Shaw: Georgia Does it Right with Data Centers

  February 26, 2026

  Georgia has proven time and again that it has the unique ability to temper rapid economic changes with responsible planning, ensuring we successfully navigate our state’s continuing growth. Few industries illustrate this more clearly than the rapid rise of data centers.

• Southern Company Receives Historic Department of Energy $26.5B Loan Guarantees to Increase Grid Reliability

  February 26, 2026

  Customers across Alabama and Georgia are set to benefit from a historic U.S. government investment into energy infrastructure and grid reliability. Southern Company's subsidiaries, Georgia Power and Alabama Power, have received a loan package of up to $26.54 billion from the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance Financing. Over the approximately 30-year term of the loans, customers are expected to recognize estimated savings of $7 billion.

• Kia Georgia Celebrates Trio of Major Milestones, Including Start of Production for 2027 Kia Telluride

  February 25, 2026

  Kia Georgia team members marked another historic day at its West Point facility Tuesday with the start of production of the all-new 2027 Kia Telluride.

• AI Hype Versus Reality & 'Generational Recession': New Goodwill Report Reveals Growing Workforce Gaps

  February 24, 2026

  Amid widespread layoffs and economic disruption, a new report from Goodwill Industries reveals a number of critical gaps in the reality of today's workforce. The Workforce in Flux: Americans and the Changing World of Work report, includes findings that allude to a deepening "generational recession" affecting the nation's youngest workers as well as a widening gap between AI expectations and reality.

• Amanda Free Named President of Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia

  February 23, 2026

  Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia announced that Amanda Free has been named President. She succeeds Robert Bunch, who has transitioned to a new role within Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, leading the East Region Commercial region and Anthem’s Specialty Business.

• Greater Valdosta United Way Reaches 100% of Goal for 2026 Campaign, Raising $1.3 Million for South Georgia Valdosta

  February 20, 2026

  Greater Valdosta United Way is proud to announce that it has reached 100% of its goal for the 2026 United WE Thrive Campaign, raising an incredible $1.3 million to support individuals and families across South Georgia.

• GDOL Honored as “Model Agency” for HR Excellence

  February 19, 2026

  The Georgia Department of Labor has earned the “Model Agency Award” for Excellence in Human Resources from the Georgia Department of Administrative Services, achieving the highest assessment results among all Tier 1 agencies.

• From Hardship to Leadership: Wiregrass Celebrates the Inspiring Path of Bill Slaughter

  February 18, 2026

  Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is honored to spotlight the incredible life story of Bill Slaughter, a proud GED graduate of the college -formerly Valdosta Tech, successful business owner, community advocate, and current Chairman of the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners.

• Georgia Power Delivers Lower Costs for Customers with Latest Filings

  February 18, 2026

  Georgia Power today filed its expected Fuel Cost Recovery and Storm Cost Recovery cases with the Georgia Public Service Commission. Together, the cases seek to lower costs for customers through two distinct filings. The cumulative effect of the filings will result in overall lower rates for customers beginning this summer if approved by the Georgia PSC.

• Liquefied Natural Gas Facility Planned to Support Manufacturing Growth in Valdosta-Lowndes County

  February 17, 2026

  The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority is pleased that Atlanta Gas Light will construct a satellite liquefied natural gas facility in Lowndes County near Valdosta, strengthening the region’s energy capacity and supporting continued industrial growth.

• Wild Adventures Announces 2026 Concert Series Lineup

  February 17, 2026

  Wild Adventures Theme Park has announced its 2026 Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series, featuring an exciting mix of award-winning music acts and exclusive events for season passholders.

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