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Coastal Pines Technical College Local Board Receives 100% Club Award
10/22/2026 - Posted on Oct 22, 2026 Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to announce that its Local Board of Directors has once again earned 100% Board Certification and received the prestigious 100% Club Award at the Technical College System of Georgia's (TCSG) Fall Leadership Conference in October. The 100% Club Award recognizes local boards... read more
Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation Receives Role Model Board Designation
10/22/2026 - Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to announce that the CPTC Foundation Board of Trustees has once again received the prestigious Role Model Board designation at the Technical College System of Georgia's (TCSG) Fall Leadership Conference in October. This marks the 17th year the CPTC Foundation has earned... read more
Coastal Pines Technical College Receives the LEAD Award at the TCSG Annual Leadership Conference in Savannah
10/22/2026 - Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to announce that it has once again been awarded the Leadership and Excellence in Attendance and Dedication (LEAD) Award at the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) annual Leadership Conference held in Savannah. This marks the second consecutive year Coastal Pines... read more
International Investment Doubles From Prior Year, Helping Push Georgia Past Records
10/08/2026 - International investment capital committed to Georgia doubled during the latest fiscal year, underscoring the key role foreign capital continues to play in the state’s growth story. After a slower fiscal 2025, the global segment surged to $7.8 billion as companies committed to create 9,350 jobs across the state in the year... read more
Georgia Power’s contract with OpenAI approved; Latest approval part of portfolio of large-load contracts delivering approximately $950 million in annual savings beginning in 2029
08/27/2026 - 08/26/2026 09:00PM Today, Georgia Power announced that its contract to serve OpenAI’s new project in Effingham County has been approved as part of the regulatory process with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). This marks the latest step in the company’s proactive strategy to ensure Georgia&rsquo... read more
Housing & Economic Development Symposium
07/27/2026 - The Waycross-Ware County Development Authority invites community members, local stakeholders, and interested citizens to attend the upcoming Housing & Economic Development Symposium. This public event is designed to foster community engagement, provide critical updates on local growth, and shape the future of housing in Ware and Waycross. RSVP Today:... read more
The addition of 25 registered nurses marks an important investment in both healthcare access and the local workforce.
07/09/2026 - Memorial Satilla Health celebrated the largest new graduate registered nurse cohort in the hospital's history, welcoming 25 new RNs during a special Nurse Signing Day ceremony, July 8. The event recognized the newest members of the Memorial Satilla nursing team as they officially begin their careers through HCA Healthcare's nationally... read more
Dr. Greg Tanner named President of South Georgia State College
06/09/2026 - Atlanta — June 8, 2026 The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Gregory M. Tanner president of South Georgia State College (SGSC), effective immediately. Tanner currently serves as SGSC’s interim president, a position he has held since Feb. 1, 2023. “Greg Tanner hasn&rsquo... read more
2026 Waycross and Ware County Housing Needs Assessment
04/24/2026 - Help Shape the Future of Housing in Waycross and Ware County – We Need Your Voice! Waycross and Ware County is currently conducting a Housing Needs Assessment, and we need your input to ensure our community is a place where everyone can find a safe, stable, and affordable home. ... read more
Jason Rubenbauer Presents to GATX at 91st Annual Chamber Banquet
03/23/2026 - Jason Rubenbauer Presents to GATX at 91st Annual Chamber Banquet The 91st Annual Chamber Banquet, held at the C.C. McCray City Auditorium, served as a powerful showcase of community achievement. While the event celebrated various local milestones, a standout moment arrived when Jason Rubenbauer, President and CEO of... read more