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…
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…
Georgia one of Top States for Entrepreneurs
ATLANTA -- Georgia ranks 9th on a list of most entrepreneurial states, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. Georgia also ranked first in Largest Average SBA Loan ($524,000), and fifth in Highest…
Conversation with President of Georgia Farm Bureau
John Clark, Georgia News Network ATLANTA -- For 9 years, Zippy Duvall and been President of the Georgia Farm Bureau. Now, he's a candidate for President of the American Farm Bureau Association. Duvall is a…
Six Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor Who among us wants to pay the IRS more taxes than we have to? While few may raise their hands, Americans regularly overpay because they fail to take tax…








