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Kemp announces new rural site grants

BusinessJune 30, 2026

ATLANTA — Georgia awards $7.8 million to support rural site development and future economic growth across the state. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the fourth round of grants from the Rural Site Development…

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South Georgia LEADS Opens 2026-27 RLI Applications

LivingJune 29, 2026

VALDOSTA — South Georgia LEADS is accepting applications through July 10 for its 2026-2027 Regional Leadership Initiative. Release: VALDOSTA, GA – South Georgia LEADS is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 class of its Regional…

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Three Convicted in DeKalb Gang Prosecution Case

Regional NewsJune 29, 2026

DEKALB CO. — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced three convictions involving the PDE criminal street gang in DeKalb County. Release: DEKALB COUNTY, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Gang…

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Wild Adventures honors 250 America with July 4th…

Local NewsJune 26, 2026

Valdosta- Wild Adventures will light up the July 4th night skies with fireworks in honor of our nation's 250th birthday. Release: VALDOSTA, Ga. — Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga., will be celebrating Independence…

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Gov. Kemp announces new jobs coming to Crisp…

Regional NewsJune 26, 2026

Atlanta- Governor Brian Kemp announced the intention of Yancey Engineered Solutions to build a new manufacturing facility in Cordele, bringing 300 jobs to the Crisp county area. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today…

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Wiregrass Tech to offer forklift certification in July

Local NewsJune 26, 2026

Valdosta- Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will offer forklift certification classes in July at both the Valdosta and Cook County campuses. Release: SPARKS, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College's Economic Development division will offer Forklift Certification…