September 2013 News

September 30, 2013

• Wiregrass Students Use Gaming to Teach Healthy Lifestyle Habits

• Linda Lawson Appointed SGMC Assistant Administrator-Patient Care Services/Chief Nurse Executive

• Where in Georgia Obamacare Premiums are Highest

• UGA to Help Georgians Navigate Health Insurance Options

• Grant to Help Georgia Improve Unemployment Program

• Governor Deal Appoints Three to State Boards

• Business Groups Urge Congress to Avoid Government Shutdown

• Survey: Companies Offering Improved Benefits, Higher Pay to Access Skilled Workers

• 17% Rise in Debt Among Late-Paying U.S. Consumers Since 2007

• Growing Income Gap Between Blacks and Whites Impacts Banking Access

September 27, 2013

• Metro Valdosta’s Unemployment Declines to 7.9% in August

• UGA Research: Mental Illness Surges During Economic Recession

• Georgia Natural Gas Announces Finalists of 2013 TrueBlue Community Awards

• Axial Reports Strong & Significant Growth In Core Industry Activity On Network

• Georgia-Based WorldPay US Announces Purchase of Century Payments

• Online Shoppers Demand More as E-Commerce Spending Increases

• As The ACA Rollout Approaches, Confusion Reigns: The Top Questions Consumers Are Asking

• As Michael J. Fox Returns to Primetime, His Research Foundation Urgently Pursues the Cure for Parkinson's

• Conference Board Leading Economic Index for Europe Continues Increase in August

• Mortgage Availability Remains Tight: 3 of 10 Americans Unlikely to Qualify for a Mortgage

September 26, 2013

• Ellen Hill Named Valdosta City Employee of the Month

• Chamber, Home Builders Association and Valdosta Board of Realtors Host “Meet The Candidates”

• Report: Georgia Obamacare Premiums Lower than Expected

• Georgia's Fresh Frozen Foods to be Acquired for $38M

• Auto Business Prompts First Czech Firm to Locate to Georgia