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Utility Plastics to invest in new Valdosta facility, creating over 60 jobs
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - Announced on Thursday, May 30 by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA) that Utility Plastics, LLC, will invest approximately $20 million to open a facility in Valdosta. The new facility will be creating more than 60 jobs in Lowndes County. Utility Plastics will customize the VLCDA’s...
Lowndes Co. EMA prepares citizens for hurricane season one year after Idalia
VALDOSTA, Ga. – The Lowndes County EMA officials are working diligently to prepare its citizens for what’s predicted to be a very active hurricane season. “If you stay prepared, you won’t have to get prepared,” said Megan Barwick, Lowndes County Public Information Officer (PIO). Strong and...
New facility brings 100 jobs and $30M investment to South Georgia
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA) announces that P&B Cold Storage will build a 200,000-square-foot facility at the Westside Industrial Park in Valdosta. According to the release, the development will create 100 new jobs and generate over $30 million in capital investments. Andrea Schruijer, Executive Director...
Lanier County celebrates 1A DII state champs with parade
LAKELAND Ga. (WCTV) - Lanier County baseball hosted a parade in downtown Lakeland on Thursday celebrating their first baseball state championship in program history. Fans lined the streets and cheered on the team as they drove through the city. “It’s crazy how much support we have,” said sophomore, Grant Gano....
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