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 Celebrates 25 Graduates of Small Business Academy
PHOTO: A historic Public-Private technical residency by the Southern Georgia Black Chambers graduated 25 certified small businesses, as it drew praise from U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, Mayor Scott James Matheson, and Georgia Power. VALDOSTA —…
SGBC Small Business Academy Graduation Set
VALDOSTA - SGBC will celebrate its 2026 Small Business Academy graduates during a June 2 ceremony at VSU. Release: VALDOSTA, GA — May 22, 2026 — The Southern Georgia Black Chambers (SGBC) has announced the…
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…
State Rep. Derrick Jackson to headline SGBC gala
Photo: Georgia State Rep. Derrick Jackson delivers a speech from Liberty Plaza on Friday, June 6, 2025. (Photo credit: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) VALDOSTA - Gubernatorial Candidate and State Representative Derrick Jackson will headline…
SGBC hosts 2025 Small Business Summit & Expo…
Photo: The 2025 SGBC Summit featured a powerful lineup of experts delivering high-value content. Pictured are speakers and leadership (L to R): Stephanie Bullard Etiquette & Grace Academy, SGBC President H. DeWayne Johnson, Jalen Uboh…
Valdosta Symphony Orchestra partners with SGBC to expand…
VALDOSTA - Valdosta Symphony Orchestra announces partnership with the Southern Georgia BlackChambers to expand access to the arts. Release: The Valdosta Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is pleased to announce a new community partnership with The Southern…
SGBC Business Summit announces weekend lineup
VALDOSTA - The Southern Georgia Black Chambers announces the full weekend lineup for the 2025 Small Business Summit & Expo. Release: SGBC's 2025 Summit & Expo, Presented by Langdale Hyundai, Offers Free Public Access to…
SGBC announces 2025 Small Business Summit & Expo
Photo: Representatives from Bank OZK, engage with a prospective small business owner during the expo. Bank OZK Branch Manager Nakia Taylor (far left) speaks to attendees about financial resources. VALDOSTA - Southern Georgia Black Chambers…