Valdosta and Lowndes County celebrated the grand opening of Walmart’s new milk processing facility, a significant milestone for the local economy and food processing sector. The more than 300,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility represents a $350 million investment. It is expected to create more than 400 new jobs and will provide competitive wages and benefits.
Valdosta, Georgia-As part of its continued investment in Georgia, Amazon today announced that its new last-mile delivery facility in Valdosta is now fully operational and serving customers throughout the region. This facility will help improve delivery speeds for customers, boost local economic growth, and create more than 100 jobs and driver opportunities.
Celebrating Manufacturing in Valdosta, Lowndes County VALDOSTA, Ga. — In recognition of the vital role of manufacturing, Lowndes County Commission Chairman Bill Slaughter and Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson signed a proclamation designating Oct. 6–10, 2025, as Manufacturing Week in Valdosta and Lowndes County. The manufacturing sector in Valdosta-Lowndes County employs approximately 4,953 people —
Valdosta, GA– Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies since 2016, is proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its factory in Valdosta, Georgia. Since its inauguration in 1975, the site has been able to evolve and adapt to technological challenges to become a key player in the industrial battery sector. Specialized since
Valdosta, GA–The roof on the new Meta Shaw Coleman Children’s Imagination Station in Valdosta, Georgia, is now complete thanks to the support of one of Lowndes County’s newest residents – GAF. The roof marks a key milestone in the construction of this new facility, an expansion of the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, which
CJB Applied Technologies is celebrating 10 years of driving innovation in product formulation, process development, and pilot plant services—supporting both startups and multinational corporations in advancing their technologies. Powering the Future of Food: Valdosta is Emerging as a Southeastern Hub for Food and AgTech Innovation Straddling the Florida-Georgia border, Valdosta
Building Lowndes means more than brick and mortar. It is also about building a skilled workforce to fill the thousands of manufacturing positions needed to keep current and future industries operating efficiently. Thanks to generous community sponsors, the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Skills Trailer rolled into Valdosta High School for a two-day, hands-on experience
Kathryn Y. Ogletree (Niki) has been named the sole finalist for the President & Chief Executive Officer position with the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA), the organization responsible for driving economic development and business growth in the Valdosta-Lowndes County region. The announcement was made this week by Brad Folsom, Chair
Valdosta, Georgia—The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA) has announced an executive search for a new President and Chief Executive Officer. The area was recently featured in Georgia Trend Magazine’s “Southwest Georgia Working in Harmony” article is experiencing unprecedented growth and success. The VLCDA Board has retained The Chason Group to lead the executive search process
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which swept through Lowndes County, local industries have rallied to support the community. After ensuring the safety of their employees, many businesses contributed to recovery efforts. Reflecting on the remarkable efforts of local businesses, Niki Ogletree, interim executive director of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development
