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• Tort Reform Passes Another Hurdle In General Assembly

  March 20, 2025

  Comprehensive tort reform legislation Gov. Brian Kemp has made his top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session cleared a committee in the Georgia House of Representatives.

• Governor Appoints Bárbara Rivera Holmes as State DOL Commissioner

  March 19, 2025

  Governor Brian Kemp announced his appointment of Bárbara Rivera Holmes as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor. Joined by her family and supporters, she will be sworn into office on April 4th and serve the remainder of the term won by Bruce Thompson in 2022, who sadly passed away last November.

• Finalists Advance to the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Finale

  March 19, 2025

  A record-breaking 173 products were entered into the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest, setting the stage for an exciting competition on April 17th at The Classic Center in downtown Athens.

• Epic Atlanta ’96 Olympic Race Relations Story to Premiere during Atlanta Film Festival

  March 18, 2025

  Atlanta Story Partners announced that its feature documentary “The Games in Black & White” which is centered around the enduring friendship of Ambassador Andrew Young and 1996 Olympic CEO Billy Payne, will have its world premiere as a Special Presentation of the 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival.

• Georgia Department of Agriculture Celebrates Georgia Ag Week

  March 17, 2025

  The Georgia Department of Agriculture invites all Georgians to join in celebrating Georgia’s farmers and the state’s #1 industry during Georgia Ag Week, March 17-23, 2025. This week-long celebration honors the resilience and dedication of Georgia’s farm families, who are the backbone of the state’s economy.

• Tort Reform Pros And Cons Aired Out Under Gold Dome

  March 17, 2025

  Both sides of the controversial tort reform issue got their say at the Georgia Capitol Thursday, not on either the state House or Senate floors but in the hallways under the Gold Dome. A group of business owners held a news conference Thursday morning to endorse legislation Gov. Brian Kemp has singled out as his top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session.

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

  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.

• Georgia Cities Make Their Mark in Nation’s Capital

  March 14, 2025

  Every March, thousands of city officials from all over the United States descend on Washington, D.C. for the National League of Cities’ Congressional City Conference. This year, over 100 Georgia city officials participated and spent their days engaging with peers, experts, federal agencies and Members of Congress on issues impacting their cities.

• AG Chris Carr Secures Nearly $80M for Georgia Taxpayers and Consumers in 2024

  March 14, 2025

  Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Consumer Protection Division secured over $38 million for Georgia taxpayers in 2024, along with more than $39.3 million in savings and restitution for Georgia consumers.

• Lunch on the Lawn Spring Concert Series Returns to the Historic Lowndes County Courthouse Lawn

  March 13, 2025

  As part of the 200th Anniversary Bicentennial Celebration, Lowndes County invites the community to enjoy live music at the Lunch on the Lawn Spring Concert Series at the Historic Courthouse.

• Top 10 Business Cities In US Revealed as Study Shows US Spends $119B on Business Travel Each Year

  March 13, 2025

  In 2023, meeting and event-related travel spending totaled over $119 billion in the United States alone¹. With this in mind, and ahead of Global Meetings Industry Day on April 3rd, business travel experts at Booking.com for Business have revealed the best places for business-related travel in the US.

• VSU Announces Dancing Stars, Pros, & Upcoming Scholarship Fundraiser

  March 12, 2025

  Valdosta State University’s favorite dance competition is gearing up for another season of memorable routines and making dreams come true.

• Meet J.C.: A Story of Strength and Opportunity

  March 11, 2025

  J.C., a senior at Kennesaw State University studying Information Systems, knows firsthand the challenges of aging out of foster care. Entering the system at 14, he faced disappointment and uncertainty, including being told he would never find a family. But despite the hardships, J.C. never stopped striving for a better future.

• Georgia Ports Authority Marks 80th Anniversary of Driving Trade and Economic Growth

  March 11, 2025

  The Georgia Ports Authority is celebrating 80 years of advancing global trade and economic prosperity.

• TCSG Announces 2025 Adult Education Student and Teacher of the Year Winners

  March 10, 2025

  The Technical College System of Georgia has named the winners of its annual adult education awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in adult education and lifelong learning.

• New Ace Electric, Inc. Headquarters Breaks Ground

  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.

• Georgia Tourism Industry Presents $5 Billion Check to Governor Kemp, Representing State and Local Tax Revenue Generated by Tourism

  March 07, 2025

  The Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus joined Governor Kemp and tourism industry professionals from across the state on Wednesday, March 5 to recognize the significant impact and importance of Georgia’s tourism industry.

• 2025 GMA Youth Forum Empowers Future Civic Leaders

  March 06, 2025

  The 2025 GMA Youth Forum brought together young leaders from across Georgia to explore civic engagement, leadership development, and the impact of municipal governance.

• Wild Adventures Announces 2025 Season Opening

  March 05, 2025

  Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia, launches its 2025 season on March 15th with exciting new rides, live entertainment and immersive experiences, offering unforgettable family adventures through December.

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

  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.

• Moody Exemplifies Excellence Through Innovation

  March 04, 2025

  Throughout 2024, the Airmen of the 23rd Wing put their minds to the grindstone as they developed ways to tackle the Department of the Air Force’s priority of modernization at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia.

• Business Owners Optimistic on National and Local Economy

  March 04, 2025

  PNC's latest semi-annual survey of small and mid-sized business owners, which concluded Feb. 4th, indicates sustained optimism not just for their own businesses, but for the national and local economies as well.

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

  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.

• UGA Researcher: Burnout From Financial Stress May Lower Job Satisfaction

  March 03, 2025

  Stress from work can often leave people feeling tired and overwhelmed. Anxiety in other parts of life could make this even worse, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Serves 108M Passengers in 2024

  February 28, 2025

  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport hosted 108.1 million passengers traveling through the Airport in 2024, making it the second-highest annual passenger volume in ATL’s history. This milestone is second only to ATL’s 2019 record of 110 million passengers, reinforcing the Airport’s status as the world’s busiest and most efficient airport.

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