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Georgia lands Prime, Inc. regional hub with $160 million investment

Administrator — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:33:15 +0000

SPALDING CO. — Prime, Inc. will invest more than $160 million in Spalding County to build a new Southeastern regional hub and create over 120 full-time jobs. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Prime, Inc., a leading North American transportation company, will invest more than $160 million to establish a new Southeastern […]

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SGBC Small Business Academy Focuses on AI Integration

Administrator — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:55:17 +0000

PHOTO: AI Strategist Stephanie Johnson, Founder of AI In The South, guides the cohort through her signature ‘SOUTH Method’ for professional-grade prompting. The SGBC ‘Fingertips-to-Keyboard’ lab focused on moving Valdosta’s small businesses from theoretical planning to live digital execution. VALDOSTA — Southern Georgia Black Chambers hosts AI integration training for small businesses during 2026 Small […]

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IRS Highlights Red Flags of Payroll Tax Fraud

Administrator — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:54:04 +0000

ATLANTA – The IRS warns employees and employers about payroll tax fraud, red flags, and serious federal penalties. Release: ATLANTA – Employees routinely see federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare withholdings on their paychecks. Unfortunately, in some cases, employers fail to remit these funds to the IRS and instead use them for other purposes. […]

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Georgia Tax Revenue Up 4.8% in March

Administrator — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:51:17 +0000

ATLANTA – Georgia reports increased tax collections in March, driven by gains in sales and corporate taxes. Release: ATLANTA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in the month of March totaled $2.62 billion, for an increase of $120.4 million, or 4.8%, compared to March 2025, when net tax collections totaled $2.5 billion for the […]

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Georgia Workers Feel AI Pressure at Work

Administrator — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:33:49 +0000

IN OTHER NEWS… A new survey shows Georgia workers are changing habits and working harder as AI anxiety grows. Release: The rise of artificial intelligence in the workplace has brought with it a new kind of office anxiety. With automation increasingly capable of handling routine tasks, many white-collar employees worry that parts of their roles […]

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IRS Warns of Crypto and Investment Scams

Administrator — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:05:14 +0000

ATLANTA – IRS encourages taxpayers to stay alert for investment and crypto fraud schemes this April. Release: ATLANTA – During April, federal, state, financial institutions and other organizations will be recognizing Financial Literacy Month. The IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS‑CI) Atlanta Field Office is using this month to urge taxpayers to stay alert to financial investment and […]

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VSU Hosts Job Fair April 8

Administrator — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:19:41 +0000

VALDOSTA – Valdosta State’s April 8 job fair offers immediate openings in trades, maintenance, grounds; resumes encouraged, benefits detailed. Release: VALDOSTA — Valdosta State University will host a Skilled Trades Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, in University Center Entrance 2. During this special event, VSU will offer on-site interviews […]

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UCB Plans $2B Biologics Plant in Georgia

Administrator — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:53:53 +0000

ATLANTA – UCB will invest $2 billion in Gwinnett’s Rowen campus, creating 330 jobs at its first U.S. biologics plant. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that global biopharmaceutical giant UCB, Inc. is planning a significant investment of $2 billion in Georgia to establish its first U.S. pharmaceutical biologics manufacturing facility. The investment […]

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Wild Adventures’ Paradise River Nominated for 10Best “Best Lazy River”

Administrator — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:21:43 +0000

VALDOSTA – Paradise River at Valdosta’s Wild Adventures vies for USA Today’s Best Lazy River; voting open until April 20. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. – Paradise River at Wild Adventures & Splash Island Waterpark has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Lazy River, placing the South Georgia attraction among the top […]

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Chamber Academy sets new standard for ROI

Administrator — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:31:31 +0000

VALDOSTA – SGBC academy moves beyond workshops, creating execution specialists with compliance, capital, and digital accounting tools. Release: VALDOSTA, GA — The Southern Georgia Black Chambers (SGBC), in partnership with the City of Valdosta, Georgia Power, Valdosta State University (VSU) College of Business, and Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE) South Georgia, reported its participation […]

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