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…
Reed working to bring GE Headquarters to Atlanta
ATLANTA -- Mayor Kasim Reed says city and state officials are willing to roll out the red carpet in the form of tax breaks for the coveted General Electric headquarters. In an interview with Bloomberg…
Georgia Ranked First in Business
ATLANTA -- Each November Site Selection magazine releases a list ranking the top states in which to do business, and for the third year in a row, Georgia has been ranked the #1 state to…
Social Security Survivor’s Benefits
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor When you think of Social Security, you probably think of retirement. However, Social Security can also provide much-needed income to your family members when you die, making their financial…
Wineries replace Citrus in Central Florida
LAKELAND -- As the Florida citrus industry continues to decline, the juice of another fruit is on the rise. The Lakeland Ledger reports Florida's wine industry may not be large enough to compete with California's,…
Halloween By the Numbers
Greg Bright, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor A number you’re probably not looking for is 1.5 billion. That’s the number of pounds of pumpkins grown every year. History.com said that’s more than twice the weight of…
Bank of Ozarks expands Georgia Presence
ATLANTA -- Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. and Community & Southern Holdings, Inc. announced the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger whereby Bank of the Ozarks, Inc. will acquire Community & Southern…
Express Employment Professionals celebrates Anniversary
VALDOSTA- Express Employment Professionals holds the title as one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada, and Valdosta is fortunate to have a local branch. In celebration of their one year…
The Roth 401(k)
Kent Patrick, Valdosta Today Finance Contributor Some employers offer 401(k) plan participants the opportunity to make Roth 401(k) contributions. If you're lucky enough to work for an employer who offers this option, Roth contributions could…