ATLANTA - Governor Brian Kemp announces that Grupo Vialume plans to invest $4.4 million in a new Georgia manufacturing operations. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Grupo Vialume will invest $4.4 million in establishing…
St. Simons > Historic Island up For Sale
ST. SIMONS ISLAND -- An island of documented historical significance among Georgia’s Golden Isles is for sale. King’s Grant Island, an enchanting 11.7-acre island, is approximately 20 minutes from Jekyll, St. Simons and Cumberland islands…
Georgia > Unemployment Rate Lowest Since 2008
ATLANTA — State labor officials say Georgia's jobless rate has dropped to 6.3 percent, its lowest mark since January 2008. The Georgia Department of Labor on Thursday announced the new unemployment rate for February. It…
Business > 4 Reasons Why We Should Never…
One of the best things about life is that we never have to stop learning. There are always new skills to learn and techniques for us to adopt. When you look at the most successful…
Thomasville > Vanderbilt Wade buys “Big Woods” for…
THOMASVILLE -- Emily “Paddy” Vanderbilt Wade has paid just over $22 million to purchase roughly 4,000 acres in Thomasville, that includes the Big Woods, a large tract of old-growth forest. The property is a portion…
Business > Bush: Maximize your Social Security Benefits
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Business Contributor Most understand that waiting to claim Social Security benefits can result in higher monthly payments. However, many don’t understand that there are other ways to maximize their benefits, some…
Business > New Leadership for Emory Healthcare
ATLANTA -- Emory University has announced the appointment of a new president and CEO of Emory Healthcare. University President James Wagner said Michael J. Mandl, who has been executive vice president for business and administration…
Valdosta > There’s A New Sub In Town,…
VALDOSTA -- Once you step your foot in the door at Jersey Mike’s Subs, you can smell that they’re doing something right. The franchise has been around since 1956, and so has their bread recipe.…
Georgia > Black: Agribusiness $72.5 billion to Georgia…
MARIETTA -- Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black spoke to the Marietta Business Association on Monday, boasting of the state agricultural industry’s economic and social impact, including the department’s partnership with local schools. Black also…