Rural Georgia News

04/15/2020

New interim ruling delivers broader access of paycheck protection loans to more Georgians!

03/26/2020

The is providing business guidance to companies navigating essential local, state & federal ordinances related to response. For a summary of these recommendations, click here:

03/26/2020

Are you a Georgia company that can produce or provide medical equipment and supplies to fight ? The Ga Dept. of Economic Development is seeking your help! Sign-up here:

03/26/2020

Working toward economic recovery, CEO Chris Clark weighs in w/ some advice for Chambers across the state. https://lnkd.in/dw_eBMf

03/13/2020

Do you enjoy festivals? Well, take a look at this list of upcoming festivals that embrace southern culture and tradition in the Tifton area:

TIFTON — Festivals say so much about a community.

03/10/2020

The 20th Century Library Club celebrated its 115th anniversary! Beginning in the early 1900s, the organization worked to promote education in rural areas. The organization continues its legacy by also awarding scholarships to students. Full story here:

TIFTON — The 20th Century Library Club celebrated its 115th anniversary at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture on Feb. 27.

03/09/2020

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, visited Savannah last week for the Savannah National Farmer’s Union Convention. Some of the topics discussed included trade and agriculture. Read more about it here:

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue was in the hostess city on Monday. Some of the topics discussed included trade and agriculture.

03/05/2020

Tifton City Councilman, M. Jay Hall, wants to help groom the next generation of leaders. “My heart has always been right here in Tifton, & I knew that I wanted to come back to serve my community to the best of my ability.” Read full story here:

His dream is to teach young African-American children that their lives matter and their dreams are important.

03/03/2020

Agriculture Secretary, Sonny Perdue, announced a $5 million investment in two, high-speed broadband infrastructure projects that will create & improve rural e-Connectivity for 1,221 rural households, 32 pre-subscribed businesses, etc. Full story:

$5 million for 1,273 connections.

03/02/2020

Gov. Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner, Gary Black, to announce the Georgia Farm Recovery Block Grant Program. The program seeks to compensate losses already covered under existing USDA Farm Service Agency programs. Full story: http://bit.ly/3cawVw7

02/28/2020

With spring right around the corner, you can get into the spirit of the season by adding some fresh flowers to your home. Find out where you could find fresh flowers in Tifton here:

Check out the workshops!

02/26/2020

Gov. Kemp announced a $22 million expansion of the flooring manufacturer, Mannington Mills Inc., which will bring nearly 300 jobs to Gordon County! Mannington is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial flooring. Full story:

For Immediate Release Thursday, February 20, 2020 Mannington Mills to Expand, Create 268 Jobs in Gordon Co. Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp to...