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 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…
SGBC, VHS launches groundbreaking mentorship program pilot
Photo: The inaugural cohort of the Southern Georgia Black Chambers Mentorship Program poses with Valdosta High School administration and SGBC leaders at the kickoff orientation on September 29th. The year-long pilot pairs local business owners…