THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
SGBC Expands Membership Benefits Under 2026 “Year of…
VALDOSTA – SGBC members enrolling or renewing during the Fall Membership Drive will receive extended membership through December 31, 2027. Release: The Southern Georgia Black Chambers (SGBC), representing minority-owned enterprises and regional innovators across an…
ArcelorMittal Building Solutions to establish North American headquarters…
ArcelorMittal Building Solutions is set to build their North American headquarters, along with manufacturing and training facilities in Macon, with construction commencing later the year, according to a press release from the Office of the…
GBI Arrests Blackshear Business Owner for Fraud
BLACKSHEAR - Blackshear business owner Amanda Gambrell arrested by GBI for fraud and theft; investigation ongoing. Release: Blackshear, GA (March 27, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged Amanda “Amy” Gambrell, age 51, of Blackshear,…
Chamber Academy sets new standard for ROI
VALDOSTA - SGBC academy moves beyond workshops, creating execution specialists with compliance, capital, and digital accounting tools. Release: VALDOSTA, GA — The Southern Georgia Black Chambers (SGBC), in partnership with the City of Valdosta, Georgia…
Glytec bringing 500 jobs to Cobb County
ATLANTA - The Georgia-born health-tech firm Glytec returns home to Cobb, creating 500 jobs near Cumberland. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Glytec, a major health tech company, will relocate its headquarters…
Preciball USA invests $17 Million in Screven County
ATLANTA - Preciball USA plans to invest $17.6 million in a new production facility in Screven County, creating 65 new jobs. Release: ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Preciball USA plans to invest…
SGBC Formalizes Partnerships for 2026 Small Business Academy
Photo: Dr. Jie Driskell, VSU Department Head of Management and Marketing, leads a marketing lab for entrepreneurs in 2023. This long-standing relationship between the Southern Georgia Black Chambers and Valdosta State University serves as the…
Coca-Cola, other GA companies ranked among most envied…
IN OTHER NEWS - A new poll reveals that Coca-Cola and 7 other Georgia-based companies are among the nation’s most envied CEOs. Release: Poll 3,064 graduates. CEOs of 7 other Georgia-based companies also included: United Parcel…