Ranchers who haven’t seen rain in months say this drought is taking its toll, not only on the livestock and what they’d feed them now but what they need to feed them this winter.
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business and Membership Committee held their quarterly breakfast Tuesday morning for new, existing and prospective members of the Chamber.
Thrush officials said it is “anticipated that as the company comes back stronger in the time ahead, that a number of those laid off today will be offered a return to their jobs.”
Roy Goodson said they were able to harvest less than half of their normal crop after the damage Hurricane Michael caused. Goodson has been farming pecans his whole life. And today, he spread his contagious laugh as he told stories of his time with his family on this very orchard. And how he got his
We’re hearing from leaders in Tifton the people recently appointed for the new Urban Redevelopment agencyIt consist of seven members who are all for expanding the cities resources throughout the community. Their first project is a safe haven in South Tifton for children traveling to Matt Wilson Ele
Actor Lawrence Fishburne is filming a documentary here in Albany that will air nationwide. City leaders said the film will highlight both Dougherty County and Albany as a “Little, Big City.”
The Georgia-Pacific Lumber Plant is set to open later this year in Albany. And as construction on the mill wraps up, the plant needs two new agreements with Dougherty County leaders.
SEEDS Business University, the City of Valdosta, the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce and the University of Georgia are teaching people about starting their own businesses.
Two outside groups have been hired in efforts to expand Albany business and create new jobs.In efforts to show new businesses why they should come to Albany, the Economic Development Commission is trying something new for the first time.
After Hurricane Michael trampled through Southwest Georgia six months ago, beekeepers are saying the insects also had it rough, which could impact some farmers.
Gray Television now owns and operates television stations and digital properties in 91 markets across the U.S., including nearly 150 affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC networks.
People are still cleaning up in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, and there is still much to do. Check out this list of questions and answers from Clint Ivy of Fleming and Riles Insurance.
Synergy Solutions Crisp County celebrated after winning the E3 award from the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. The annual award recognizes companies leading the effort in sustainability.
If you are looking for a job, or how to stay employed-there is a new program to help you . The Georgia Department of Labor updated the Georgia Best program to teach what employers are looking for. Thousands of employers across Southwest Georgia are looking to hire. "We've seen well over, you know, almost 1400 jobs, I believe, that were created over the last 12 months," said Mark Butler, the Commissioner for Georgia Department of Labor.
Downtown Moultrie has been struggling for new business for a while, but now the city is seeing an increase in owners renting space for their company, which has also attracted more of the community to come to the area.
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed that a horse has tested positive for EEE – Eastern Equine Encephalitis – in Colquitt and Cook Counties.
On Thursday, the Dougherty County Planning Commission voted unanimously to grant a special approval recommendation to the Dougherty County Solar Energy Center.
People in Albany will see a new boutique open in downtown Albany. Downtown Dawsyn Boutique opened its storefront today on Pine Avenue. It started as an e-commerce online store late last year.
A common complaint after knee replacement surgery is difficulty sleeping. The cause is pain. Studies show more than half of patients wake up with pain after knee replacement. Since sleep is so important to the recovery process, appropriate pain management could provide solutions.
Staff across the university system in Georgia gathered at Albany State today.The program is celebrating its 20th year. Judge Glenda Hatchet came down from Atlanta she was today's guest speaker.
Pentagon spokesman Air Force Lt. Col. Tom Crosson says the pilot of the single-seat aircraft was with the 104th Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard.
Police had complaints in the 1600 block of East Park Avenue, so the Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation, and executed a search warrant at 1606 East Park Avenue, Apartment B-2.
