FORT VALLEY — Blue Bird plans a $300 million manufacturing expansion in Peach County that will create 375 jobs over three years. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Blue Bird Corporation…
Wiregrass Names DeAndre Johnson Adult Education Teacher of…
VALDOSTA — Wiregrass names DeAndre Johnson its 2026–2027 Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. — September 14, 2026 — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to announce DeAndre Johnson as the…
First Commerce Donates Nearly $1,800 to Valdosta-Lowndes Humane…
VALDOSTA — First Commerce donated nearly $1,800 to support local animal rescue programs and services. Release: Fueled by the generosity of Valdosta and surrounding communities, First Commerce Credit Union raised nearly $1,800 through its Liz…
VSU’s Ellis Heath Presents Economic Forecast to Georgia…
VALDOSTA - VSU economist Ellis Heath presented a macroeconomic outlook to Georgia peanut industry leaders. Release: VALDOSTA - Dr. Ellis Heath, professor of economics and head of the Department of Economics and Finance at Valdosta…
The Union at Valdosta Breaks Ground Downtown
VALDOSTA – A $14.3 million downtown development will add 51 apartments and new commercial space. Release: VALDOSTA — Winnersville Investment Partners has broken ground on The Union at Valdosta Apartments, a $14.3 million mixed-use development…
Georgia Receives $499 Million for Helene Water Infrastructure…
ATLANTA – Georgia will receive nearly $500 million to strengthen water infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the state $499,385,000 to…
Georgia Ranks Third in ALEC Labor Policy Report
ATLANTA – Georgia remains among ALEC’s highest-ranked states in its fourth annual labor policy report. Release: ATLANTA – Georgia ranks third nationally in the latest edition of the American Legislative Exchange Council’s States That Work:…
Georgia Tax Collections Rise 3.5% in August
ATLANTA – Georgia net tax collections rose 3.5% in August, reaching nearly $2.5 billion. Release: ATLANTA – Georgia’s net tax collections approached $2.5 billion in August, increasing $85.4 million, or 3.5%, compared with August 2025.…
Valdosta State University Generates $412.5 Million Economic Impact
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…