Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:20:08 GMT
Dougherty County School Police are under the watchful eye of some law enforcement veterans this week, as a team of experts is assessing the department as part of a plan to improve the entire school system.More >>
Dougherty County School Police are under the watchful eye of some law enforcement veterans this week, as a team of experts is assessing the department as part of a plan to improve the entire school system.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:15:06 GMT
Do you have a taste for some good ole' south Georgia watermelon? You might have to wait a little bit. Farmers are running about three weeks behind after some crazy spring weather made this one of theirMore >>
Do you have a taste for some good ole' south Georgia watermelon? You might have to wait a little bit. Farmers are running about three weeks behind after some crazy spring weather made this one of their most difficult seasons ever and sent prices up. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:07:26 GMT
Five people remain in jail in Worth County on meth charges. The Worth County Sheriff's Office and Mid South Drug Task Force found meth when executing search warrants at houses near Oakfield and WarwickMore >>
The Worth County Sheriff's Office and Mid South Drug Task Force found meth when executing search warrants at houses near Oakfield and Warwick Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:05:10 GMT
Mug shot of the suspect, Benny James Johnson III
The search continues tonight for a man accused of trying to rob a Cordele motel. Police say 24-year-old Benny James Johnson the third jumped over the counter of the Ashburn Inn on East 16-th Avenue JuneMore >>
The search continues tonight for a man accused of trying to rob a Cordele motel. Police say 24-year-old Benny James Johnson the third jumped over the counter of the Ashburn Inn on East 16-th Avenue June 13th when no one was at the counter then ran away when an employee walked in on him trying to get money from the cash register.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:32:15 GMT
South Georgia Medical Center is recognized as the number one spine surgery center in the state. Wednesday health officials gathered at the Valdosta hospital for a ceremony to celebrate the recognitionMore >>
South Georgia Medical Center is recognized as the number one spine surgery center in the state. More >>
January 24, 2005
Albany - Economists predict Georgia's economy will continue improving this year, despite news of big problems with companies from Delta to Merck. The state's job growth is expected to double this year.
The Dean of UGA's Terry College of Business, George Benson, forecasts the gross state product will increase by 3.2%. That's a little more than last year. For you that means - more jobs. But still Georgia will get fewer new jobs than the national average.
As for southwest Georgia, economic growth will be slow. Darton Economist Amit Singh says a slow population growth coupled with a low-skilled work force deters new businesses from opening and hurts current businesses.
"You ask any employer and they will tell you it's hard to find people who have good skills and work ethics - period. You can't say Albany has a very qualified labor force. We have a lot of work to do in that area," said Darton College Economic Professor Amit Singh.
Economists say last year's overactive hurricane season will continue to keep energy and gas prices high this year. People will be forced to cut back spending to save money for gas and utilities.
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