Features
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Georgia Touts Another Year as a Leader in International Trade
February 22, 2017
The Georgia Department of Economic Development released Georgia’s 2016 trade numbers, which reinforce the states position as a front-runner in the global economy and as a leader in international trade.
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SB&T/Synovus Supports Grow Albany
February 20, 2017
On the third Friday of February each year, Georgia celebrates Arbor Day. SB&T/Synovus supports this year’s celebration by joining the Grow Albany initiative as a corporate leader.
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GSW to Name Public Safety Building in Honor of Fallen Officers Nick Smarr and Jody Smith
February 15, 2017
The names of fallen police officers Nick Smarr and Jody Smith will be memorialized on the building that is home to Georgia Southwestern State University’s Public Safety Department. At their monthly meeting in Atlanta, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia approved a proposal from GSW Interim President Charles Patterson to name the building the “Nicholas Smarr and Jody Smith Memorial Building.”
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Phoebe Sponsors Grow Albany Initiative
February 13, 2017
The storms of January 2017 caused destruction throughout the Albany community. One hard hit area during the January 2nd storm was Tift Park. Phoebe has joined Grow Albany as the corporate leader for replanting trees at Tift Park.
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29th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt Highlights Southwest Georgia
February 09, 2017
Just weeks after two tornados tore through Albany and Southwest Georgia, the Good Life City played host to the 29th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt, one of the premier economic development events in the nation and the largest for this corner of the state.
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Latest Survey Results for The Georgia Climate Index Suggest Major Shift in Outlook for Future Business Conditions
February 07, 2017
The results of the fourth quarter Georgia CEO survey suggests that Georgia business leaders feel more optimistic about the current business conditions in Georgia compared to the previous surveys. The purpose of the surveys is to better understand how general business conditions are impacting Georgia CEO subscribers on a quarterly basis. Georgia CEO partners with the Bureau of Business Research and Economic Development (BBRED), a member of the College of Business at Georgia Southern University, to prepare, distribute and analyze the survey.
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Doug Porter: Quail Hunting Puts Albany On the Map
February 06, 2017
As a recent retiree, Doug Porter has had a lot of time to think and most of my thinking these days has been done from a unique platform — the driver’s seat on a mule-drawn wagon.
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President Dunning Delivers State of the University Address
January 31, 2017
In his 2017 State of the University address, Albany State University President Art N. Dunning encouraged the university community to commit to student success and superb customer service.
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Sheriff Kevin Sproul on the Recent Storm Response
January 30, 2017
Rarely has a community been tested as we have been. We could have made that statement after Storm One. Now, after Storm Two, it is especially true. We have been hit so hard that it has shocked the conscience of a nation. Our plight has inspired the outpouring of compassion from around the state and beyond. It has also brought to light a simple fact; that we are selfless and strong in the face of adversity.
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Leadership Georgia Announces 2017 Class & Programs
January 19, 2017
The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees recently announced the 2017 Class of Leadership Georgia. Sixty-three participants were selected from a pool of several hundred candidates. With a principal focus on “Georgia A State of Mind,” the 2017 Class of Leadership Georgia will travel to Brasstown Valley, Jesup, Jekyll Island, Perry and Brasselton.
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Southwest Georgia Toys for Tots: Community Helps Campaign Exceed Goal
January 18, 2017
The Southwest Georgia Toys for Tots Program wrapped up its 2016 drive with a record number of toys donated. The annual campaign began Sept. 30, 2016 aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and ended with the last bag filled with games, dolls and puzzles distributed, Dec. 24, 2016. In total almost 50,000 toys were collected.
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SunTrust Rolls Out New Technology to Help Companies Defend Against Fraud
January 12, 2017
When SunTrust Bank in Albany approached their clients at Georgia Federal-State Inspection Service (GA FSIS) to update their current payroll system, the idea was not exactly met with applause from the accounting department or the employees. While it’s true that implementing new programs can be difficult, the reality is the world is changing and securing your payroll is important in this electronic age.
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Georgia Chamber Eggs and Issues: Government Leaders Optimistically Address Initiatives, State’s Future
January 11, 2017
Georgia’s top elected officials addressed their priorities and proposals to nearly 2,000 attendees at the Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast,” on Tuesday. The meeting coincided with the 2017 state legislative session opening this week.
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Dr. Mosely to Retire at the End of the School Year
January 10, 2017
Dr. David C. Mosely, superintendent for the Dougherty County School System, told the Dougherty County Board of Education that he will resign his position at the end of the 2016-2017 school year for health and family reasons. Following a career that spanned nearly 50 years, Dr. Mosely came out of retirement in 2014 to take on the job of superintendent and turn the Dougherty County School System around.
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Albany Storm Relief Update for Residents and Businesses
January 05, 2017
The city of Albany and Dougherty County continue their ongoing collaborative disaster management effort to facilitate the recovery of individuals, families, businesses and the environment. City and County crews, along with resources from neighboring communities, are working diligently to provide relief and restore power. Here are updates on those efforts, as provided by the city of Albany.
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Charlie Harper: Finding Peace in Plains
December 14, 2016
I’ve been working on a project in Southwest Georgia since spring, and this has had me traveling to and through Plains Georgia almost monthly since then. It’s been a great way to reconnect me to my rural roots that have long been ceded to time and the march of suburbia. Plains is a town of just over 600 people. In most ways it is like most other small Georgia towns. It just happens that two of its residents are a former President and a former First Lady.
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Dougherty County School System CCRPI Scores Closing the Gap on State Average
December 09, 2016
The scores from the 2015-2016 College and Career Readiness Performance Index, or CCRPI, show that most schools within the Dougherty County School System continue to close the gap with state averages with the middle schools coming within 1.5 points.
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Dr. Richard Carvajal Recommended for Valdosta State University Presidency
December 02, 2016
Board of Regents Chair Kessel Stelling and Chancellor Hank Huckaby and Chancellor-elect Steve Wrigley announced today the Regents Special Committee has recommended the full Board consider and vote on Dr. Richard Carvajal for the position of president of Valdosta State University.
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How to Train Temporary Workers During the Busy Holiday Season
December 01, 2016
Many businesses hire additional workers during the holiday season to help with increased demand. This year, retailers are expected to employ between 640,000 and 690,000 temporary workers, according to the National Retail Federation. Improperly trained temporary hires can present workplace safety risks. A 2014 study conducted by Travelers Insurance found that 28% of injuries happen within the first year of employment.
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10 Small But Essential Ways to Boost Your Business
December 01, 2016
Giving your business a boost doesn’t have to be difficult or incredibly time consuming. In fact, there are some essential elements of building successful businesses that can sometimes get overlooked. These suggestions from members of our small business community include some small but important things you can do to boost your business right away.
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10 Ways to Keep Your Small Business Moving Forward
November 18, 2016
When you run a business, it’s important to always keep an eye on the future if you want your business to grow and improve. Members of our small business community understand what it takes to keep businesses moving forward. Here are some of their top tips.
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Georgia Manufacturing Summit Keynote Speakers Tout Good-to-Great Experiences
November 17, 2016
As keynote speakers at the recent 2016 Georgia Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta, two prominent Georgia manufacturing executives provided good-to-great, real-life examples, strategies, and personal business philosophies to over 500 attendees.
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Dr. Doug Patten Named Associate Dean of MCG Southwest Campus
November 11, 2016
Dr. Doug Patten, chief medical officer for the Georgia Hospital Association, has been named campus associate dean for the Southwest Campus of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University effective January 1st.
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7 Powerful Ways to Empower Your Employees
November 09, 2016
If you own a small business and manage other people, one thing you have to realize is that the success of your company depends on the success of your team. This is one reason why more and more businesses are working to find the top employee incentives that promote peak performance. Investing in your employees is an investment in the future of a business.
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Cancer Coalition to Honor Lem and Linda Griffin for Fourth Annual Night for Hope Gala
November 07, 2016
The Cancer Coalition of South Georgia will host its fourth annual Night for Hope fundraising gala on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Albany. The Cancer Coalition continues its local fight against cancer, now under the new name of Horizons Community Solutions.