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…
STUDAY: GA has second unhappiest workforce in U.S.
ATLANTA - A new study reveals that Georgia has the second unhappiest workforce in the United States with a total of 366,000 resignations. Release: New research reveals the industries and the states which have the…
Woory Industrial Co. to open EV parts facility…
ATLANTA - A automotive parts manufacturer will open a new EV parts manufacturing facility in Georgia creating over 130 new jobs. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Woory Industrial Co., Ltd., an automotive parts…
Georgia Supreme Court strikes unnecessary licensing requirements
ATLANTA - The Georgia Supreme Court unanimously decided to overturn unnecessary state licensing requirements to practice occupations. Release: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger applauded the unanimous decision by the Supreme Court of Georgia to…
The McKey hotel, event space opens in Downtown…
VALDOSTA - The McKey is a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel and event space that recently opened in the heart of Downtown Valdosta. Release: The McKey (pronounced Mack-ey), a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel and event space, opened May 23,…
Lake Park Flying J welcomes travelers after renovations
LAKE PARK - The Flying J travel center in Lake Park is open after renovations as part of the Pilot Company's New Horizons initiative program. Release: The Flying J travel center in Lake Park is…
ADMARES plans to build Waycross facility
ATLANTA - Building and home manufacturer ADMARES expects to create over 1,400 new jobs and invest $750 million in Ware County. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that ADMARES, which specializes in industrialized manufacturing of…
Southern accents cost GA job seekers $7K a…
ATLANTA - A new study reveals that Georgians are most likely to hide their southern accent during job seeking due to dialect discrimination. Release: In a 2015 interview, Stephen Colbert was quoted as saying: “At…
Hanon Systems invest over $40M in GA facility
ATLANTA - A global automotive thermal and energy management solutions provider invest over $40 million in a new Georgia facility. Release: While on an economic development trip to Israel, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that…