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…
Medical manufacturer invests $62.5M in Georgia facility
ATLANTA - A leading medical device manufacturer plans to construct a new manufacturing and supply chain facility in Fulton County. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Boston Scientific, a leading manufacturer of medical devices…
Partnership provides internet access for rural Georgia
ATLANTA - Ocmulgee EMC and Conexon Connect announces partnership to provide high-speed broadband service to Central Georgia. Release: Ocmulgee EMC announced plans to transform life for its members by partnering with Conexon Connect to provide…
SBA offers hurricane preparation tips, recovery programs
Photo: Allen M. Thomas, Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration. ATLANTA - Key tips by the SBA are being encouraged to prepare for hurricane season including recovery funding programs. Release: The Southeast region is home…
Ray’s Millpond Cafe recognized in nationwide contest
RAY CITY - Ray's Millpond Cafe was one of three small business to be awarded $20K for nationwide Small Business Hero Day contest. Release: Michael and Heather Heard, owners and operators of Ray's Millpond Cafe.…
Wiregrass students sign apprenticeship agreement
Photo: Seated L to R: Three Wiregrass students signed an apprenticeship agreement with Lee Container. Wiregrass Industrial Systems Technology student Cameron Sutton, and Wiregrass Mechatronics Technology student James Cummings. Standing L to R: Wiregrass Dean…
Green Power EMC, Colquitt EMC award grant to…
CHECK PRESENTATION PHOTO CAPTION: Valdosta State University’s STEAM Center for Applied Creativity and Innovation recently received a $1,000 Renewable Energy STEAM Grant from Green Power EMC and Colquitt EMC. Pictured are Dr. Robert T. Smith,…
Shoe company reinvests in existing Georgia facility
ATLANTA - A Georgia-based shoe company plans to reinvest into an existing facility that will create about 340 new jobs. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Okabashi Brands Inc., a Georgia-based shoe company, will…
Valdosta apartment complex purchased for $8.5M
VALDOSTA - Latitude 30 Apartments, a multifamily property, was purchased by Oakwood Capital for $8.5 million. According to Digital Journal, Oakwood capital purchased Latitude 30 Apartments in Valdosta, Georgia for $8.5 million. Oakwood originally acquired…