VALDOSTA – First Commerce and SGMC Foundation launch the annual #FlamingoChallenge fundraiser during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Release: FIRST COMMERCE, SGMC FOUNDATION KICK OFF 2026 #FLAMINGOCHALLENGE FUNDRAISER October fundraiser supports Pearlman Cancer Center patients across…
Ameris Bank Welcomes Jacob Bell as Market President…
VALDOSTA — Ameris Bank appoints Jacob Bell as Market President to lead growth, service and community partnerships in Valdosta. Release: Ameris Bank announces the appointment of Jacob Bell as Market President for the Valdosta market. In this…
Savannah Restaurant Voted Georgia’s Top Spot to Celebrate…
SAVANNAH — A new survey ranks Georgia’s top places to celebrate promotions, bonuses, and business wins, led by Savannah, Atlanta, and Augusta. Release: Some of history’s biggest ideas began in the most unglamorous places: Steve…
Blue Ops to invest $30M, create 200+ jobs…
VALDOSTA — Blue Ops will invest $30 million in a Valdosta manufacturing facility, creating more than 200 jobs in Lowndes County. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Blue Ops, Inc. will invest…
Georgia lands Prime, Inc. regional hub with $160…
SPALDING CO. — Prime, Inc. will invest more than $160 million in Spalding County to build a new Southeastern regional hub and create over 120 full-time jobs. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced…
SGBC Small Business Academy Focuses on AI Integration
PHOTO: AI Strategist Stephanie Johnson, Founder of AI In The South, guides the cohort through her signature 'SOUTH Method' for professional-grade prompting. The SGBC 'Fingertips-to-Keyboard' lab focused on moving Valdosta’s small businesses from theoretical planning…
IRS Highlights Red Flags of Payroll Tax Fraud
ATLANTA - The IRS warns employees and employers about payroll tax fraud, red flags, and serious federal penalties. Release: ATLANTA – Employees routinely see federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare withholdings on their paychecks.…
Georgia Tax Revenue Up 4.8% in March
ATLANTA - Georgia reports increased tax collections in March, driven by gains in sales and corporate taxes. Release: ATLANTA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in the month of March totaled $2.62 billion, for…
Georgia Workers Feel AI Pressure at Work
IN OTHER NEWS... A new survey shows Georgia workers are changing habits and working harder as AI anxiety grows. Release: The rise of artificial intelligence in the workplace has brought with it a new kind…









