Image: Leaders from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, the Lowe’s Foundation, and the Georgia Department of Corrections gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Valdosta Transition Center, celebrating the $1,000,000 Lowe’s Gable Grant and the impact…
Ameris Bank moving Headquarters from Moultrie to Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE -- Ameris Bank’s move into the Riverplace Tower later this year is part of the Georgia-based institution’s strategic plan to increase its visibility in the Jacksonville market. Ameris will begin occupying a suite on…
Business Expansion Spurs $27.25 million in Investment
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA) continues to see the growth of Valdosta-Lowndes County businesses with expansion of existing companies driving both investment and job growth resulting in $27.25 combined capital investment and 95…
Gulf Tourism at “All-time High”
PANAMA CITY BEACH -- Officials say tourism is thriving on Panama City Beach. Records show bed tax revenues from people staying in motels, hotels and short-term rentals were at an all-time high in May. Tourism…
Georgia Looking for more Inland Ports
SAVANNAH -- The success of the state’s first inland port at Cordele, coupled with the growth of container traffic, has prompted Georgia Ports Authority to look for new ways to link the country’s fastest growing…
Recall of some “Stella & Chewy’s” dog and…
ATLANTA -- Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of certain Stella & Chewy’s feed products, sold in Georgia, for potential health risk to pets and consumers. Georgia Department of Agriculture…
Investment Challenges of the Affluent Investor
Kent Patrick, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor High-net-worth investors face investment challenges that some would consider unique to their financial status. The fundamental tenants of investing apply equally to them as with any other investor, but…
Meetings Need a Clear Decision-Making Process
Harvard Business Review The more prep you do before a meeting, the more productive it will be. That’s why we’re careful to identify a meeting’s purpose (do you need to make a decision, solve a…
What Makes a Great Leader?
Rhett Power, Co-Founder Wild Creations The 4th of July means more than great Carolina BBQ, fireworks, and spending time with friends and family. For me the 4th is a celebration of American leadership. No matter…










