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…
Business > Coke Unveils Plastic Bottle made from…
ATLANTA -- The Coca-Cola Company today unveiled the world’s first PET plastic bottle made entirely from plant materials at the World Expo - Milan. PlantBottle™ packaging pushes the boundaries on sustainable innovation by using groundbreaking technology to…
Business > Wiregrass producing Georgia Teachers
VALDOSTA – Wiregrass is not only producing, business managers, industrial electricians, or medical assistants; Wiregrass is also helping produce Georgia’s teachers. Wiregrass has been serving as a program provider for the Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation…
Georgia > Manufacturing Levels Drop
ATLANTA -- Manufacturing in Georgia fell 4.7 points to 54.8 in the month of May, driven down by sharp adjustments for new orders and production according to the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released today by…
Georgia Business > California Considers Georgia Competition for…
ATLANTA -- California sees Georgia as one of its top competitors for booking film and television productions, according to a study released by FilmL.A. Inc. on May 28. "Canada, New York, Georgia, Louisiana, and the…
Bush > Alternative Investments – Going Mainstream
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor: Recent years have witnessed the mainstreaming of alternative investments for certain accredited investors. McKinsey & Company, a global consulting firm, found that individuals in the U.S. have put more…
Business > Why I Thanked my Boss for…
Jim Blasingame, Forbes In 1989 I was managing the national ad sales effort for a sports magazine, based out of my home office. Having designed that office space as part of the house I’d built…
Valdosta > Unemployment Rate Drops Below 6%
VALDOSTA -- The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Valdosta’s unemployment rate for April was 5.9 percent, down three-tenths of a percentage point from 6.2 percent in March. This is the lowest the…
Thomasville > Jonah’s Restaurant Featured in ExploreGA
[caption id="attachment_24507" align="alignnone" width="630"] WALB Photo[/caption] THOMASVILLE -- The popular Jonah's Fish and Grits restaurant in Thomasville has earned recognition ExploreGA magazine. The restaurant is already a very popular stop for locals and tourists alike.…