VALDOSTA – Valdosta State University generated $412.5 million in economic impact during Fiscal Year 2025 while supporting 3,472 jobs across the region. Release: VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University generated an estimated $412.5 million in total…
Downtown Valdosta Looking for Its Next Santa Claus
VALDOSTA – Valdosta Main Street will hold a Sept. 3 casting call to select the city's official Santa Claus for the 2026 holiday season. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. – Valdosta Main Street is searching for the…
Walmart to Build $1.3 Billion Fulfillment Center in…
FRANKLIN CO. – Walmart plans a $1.3 billion automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, creating 1,000 jobs and expanding shipping capacity in Georgia. Release: LIMA, PERU – Governor Brian P. Kemp today, while continuing an economic…
Georgia Small Businesses Hesitant to Replace Workers With…
GEORGIA – A new study finds small-business owners are delaying AI adoption, with many citing employee loyalty and personal responsibility as key reasons. Release: AI may promise lower costs, faster output, and leaner teams, but…
Girl Scouts Launch Power Her Future Campaign in…
ALBANY – Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and Powerhouse Automotive Group are partnering on a new campaign featuring a co-branded pink Ford Bronco. Release: Albany, Georgia (August 26, 2026)— Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia is…
CASA Receives Norfolk Southern Grant to Support Foster…
VALDOSTA – CASA of Lowndes and Echols Counties received a $2,500 Norfolk Southern grant to recruit and train volunteers advocating for foster children. Release: Valdosta, Ga., August 26, 2026 — CASA of Lowndes and Echols…
Firehouse Subs Foundation Grant Funds New Rescue Tools…
LOWNDES COUNTY – Lowndes County Fire Rescue received a $32,146 grant to purchase new Jaws of Life extrication equipment for emergency response. Release: (Lowndes County, August 26, 2026) – As first responders continue serving Lowndes…
IRS Criminal Investigation Hiring New Special Agents
ATLANTA – IRS Criminal Investigation is hiring new special agents to help combat tax fraud, money laundering and other sophisticated financial crimes. Release: ATLANTA – IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), the law enforcement arm of the…
Lowndes County to Consider Data Center Moratorium
LOWNDES COUNTY – Commissioners will consider a temporary moratorium on data centers while the County develops a comprehensive ordinance. Release: Lowndes County, Georgia: The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners will consider a proposed moratorium on…