VALDOSTA – First Commerce and SGMC Foundation launch the annual #FlamingoChallenge fundraiser during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Release: FIRST COMMERCE, SGMC FOUNDATION KICK OFF 2026 #FLAMINGOCHALLENGE FUNDRAISER October fundraiser supports Pearlman Cancer Center patients across…
Flint Riverkeepers fighting Sabal Trail senate resolution
ALBANY - Members of the Flint Riverkeeper are watching state lawmakers. The group is fighting a senate resolution that would grant easements for the controversial Sabal Trail gas pipeline along several waterways, including the Flint River.…
Southeastern CU Donates $15,000 to Local Cancer Agencies
VALDOSTA – Southeastern Credit Union donated $5,000 to three local cancer organizations, totaling $15,000, to support cancer prevention, research, and treatment. "I hope it sends a message that we care. I hope it sends a message that…
Georgia businesses recognized for entering new international markets
ATLANTA–At the annual Go Global Reception, Governor and First Lady Nathan Deal and the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) presented 26 companies with a GLOBE (Georgia Launching Opportunities By Exporting) Award. This state-led awards…
GDOT Awards $27 Million in SW Georgia Construction…
TIFTON, GA – The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded $27 million in contracts for southwest Georgia projects that include Interstate 75 resurfacing and interstate overpass preservation to help extend the life of 15 bridges.…
VSU, Georgia Piedmont Tech Form Pathways Program Partnership
[caption id="attachment_32670" align="alignnone" width="630"] Pictured are (front row) Dr. Jabari Simama, president of Georgia Piedmont Technical College, and Dr. Cecil Staton, interim president of Valdosta State University, with (back row) Keith Sagers, chief operating officer…
CVDA Hosts Public Forum for Proposed Downtown Parking…
VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta and Central Valdosta Development Authority will host a public forum on Tuesday, March 15 to discuss a proposed new parking deck for Downtown Valdosta. The forum will take place at…
There’s Still Time to Contribute to an IRA…
Gregory Bright | ValdostaToday.com 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. There's Still…
Evans Named Chief Operating Officer at SGMC
Valdosta, GA – Heath A. Evans, FACHE, has been selected to serve as South Georgia Medical Center’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Evans previously was affiliated with Community Health Systems, a for-profit health system, as…









