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…
Renasant Bank recognized as Leading Business of the…
VALDOSTA - The Chamber Ambassadors awarded Leading Business of the Week to Renasant Bank. Renasant, which stands for constant renaissance, is well known for its community involvement and development. “I think it’s important as a member…
Southeastern CU Welcomes Jim Doyle as Chief Financial…
VALDOSTA – Jim Doyle has joined Southeastern Credit Union as Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Finance. Jim brings over 28 years of banking experience to the Southeastern senior management team. "We are excited to welcome Jim to Southeastern,…
Metro Valdosta’s unemployment rate rises to 5.6 percent
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Valdosta’s unemployment rate for February was 5.6 percent, up three-tenths of a percentage point from 5.3 percent in January. The rate in February 2015 was…
Four Really Good Reasons to Invest
Stacy Bush | Valdosta Today Financial Contributor Our column, “The Bush Wealth Advantage” is our way of giving back to the community with all sorts of insights, relevant news, and practical wealth planning strategies. Four…
Business to play key role as Georgia weighs…
ATLANTA — The Georgia General Assembly’s approval of a proposal to strengthen legal protections for opponents of same-sex marriage has set in motion a high-stakes showdown that has drawn some of the nation’s most influential…
Georgia Firms Watching Fallout of Brussels Attack
ATLANTA - Mark Sage has traveled to and from Belgium for 17 years, buying antiques for his Atlanta wholesale business. As in other European cities, the threat of terrorism lingers in the minds of many in…
Valdosta’s pilot shuttle program starts new route
VALDOSTA - The Southern Georgia Regional Commission started a new shuttle route today. A few more bus stop signs like this one are now popping up in north Valdosta. It's part of a new route that has…
Deal applauds passage of tax-relief legislation
ATLANTA - Gov. Nathan Deal has applauded the Senate for passage HB 951, which designates tax holidays for "back-to-school” shoppers as well as those purchasing energy efficient products. The bill also includes an economic development incentive aimed…