Whole person approach—it’s a word that’s been said time and time again since the opening of PCOM South Georgia in Moultrie.
PCOM South Georgia educates and trains students to become Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), fully licensed physicians who examine and treat patients, prescribe medication and practice in a wide variety of specialties such as family medicine, emergency medicine, pediatrics, radiology or surgery. The options are numerous, and that future is being trained right here in South Georgia.
Words like whole person and hands-on are often used to describe osteopathic medicine, and it’s something that’s clear to see when a patient visits a DO for treatment. Patients receive the same level of care as they would with any other physician, but osteopathic physicians are trained to have an extra skill set. They fully see their patients, meeting them with empathy and care. This kind of physician is especially beneficial to rural areas as they are trained to focus on the whole person, which means looking at the lifestyle, diet and mental health of their patients. In addition, DOs are trained in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), which are techniques that allow them to use their hands to diagnose injury and illness and encourage the body's natural tendency toward good health. Using OMT, an osteopathic physician learns to move a patient’s muscles and joints using techniques that include stretching, gentle pressure and resistance—that’s the DO difference. READ MORE
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The Georgia Chamber has hired Tiffany Holmes to fill the role of regional manager at the Chamber’s Tifton office. Holmes will spearhead rural initiatives and community relations for the statewide business organization and will work with the Chamber team to identify and execute relevant programs, communication, and information essential to fostering and leading a pro-business climate.
“I am excited to take my experience and knowledge to the next level, serving a broader audience in Georgia and facilitating connection for our rural communities,” Holmes says. “This is an opportunity that I do not take lightly, and I look forward to engaging with the members and partners of the Georgia Chamber as we work to raise the tide for all in the state.” READ MORE
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With a history steeped in the railroad industry, Waycross residents have grown accustomed to the train whistle's long blast and the clanking noise of rail cars coupled in the nearby rail yard.
Once a stop for stagecoaches traveling to and from the Georgia coast, Waycross, located in Ware County, exploded into a transportation hub in the mid-1880s with the arrival of the "iron horse" full of steam.
The railroad represented growth. Along the miles and miles of metal tracks, community leaders knew that gaining a "stop" on the train route could increase population and provide significant business and industry investments.
Waycross was one of the lucky ones. The Union Station, constructed in 1911, remains in the heart of downtown. Now home to the Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce, the historic building—one of Georgia's largest remaining railroad stations—is a popular spot for "railfans" to sit on the back porch and watch trains pulling into the CSX Rice Yard.
Incorporated in 1874, Waycross, formerly Tebauville, gained its name from 'where the ways cross,' a reference to the formation of multiple tracks that crisscross through the rail yard.
More than a century later, Waycross continues to reap an economic boost from Georgia's robust rail system, which includes 4,600 miles of active rail lines and represents the largest rail network in the Southeast.
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Georgia Tech has selected the City of Valdosta to receive a 2020 Smart Communities Challenge Grant. The award provides the city’s Traffic Management Center (TMC) with a grant to have all 128 major traffic signals equipped with smart technology, enabling the possibility of connecting all modes of travel to traffic infrastructure and one another.
The project will include installing advanced transponders in emergency response vehicles, and the downloading of smartphone apps, such as TravelSafely, to be used by Valdosta State University (VSU) students and members of the Valdosta community.
Georgia Tech researcher Baabak Ashuri and VSU researcher Barry Hojjatie will serve as co-principal investigators and collaborate with the Valdosta City Engineer Patrick Collins and the City Traffic Manager Larry Ogden on research and engineering aspects. Community and industrial partners include Southern Georgia Regional Commission, Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority, Valdosta State University, Temple and Applied Information Inc. READ MORE
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Nexxtep Technology Services, located in Valdosta, has been acquired by Dynamic Quest, a managed service provider offering IT and cloud services two enterprises and businesses.
Founded in 2002, Nexxtep offers managed IT, disaster recovery and hosting services to businesses and enterprises across a wide variety of verticals. Approximately 70 percent of Nexxtep's revenue is recurring with a strong, loyal customer base. The Nexxtep team members will join Dynamic Quest and add to the expanding presence to serve Georgia and Florida markets.
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Developing regional leaders is the focus of South GeorgiaLEADS. An eight-month professional development program, South GeorgiaLEADS seeks to create networking and community awareness opportunities for leaders within various professions.
The 31 members within the 2020-2021 South GeorgiaLEADS class represent 14 counties and a diverse professional-base, including non-profits, K-12 and post-secondary education, local government, financial institutions, utility companies, fashion industry, and more.
In-depth classes are designed to provide an innovative and engaging environment to discuss challenges that impact the region with topics of importance to South Georgia’s future growth and success. READ MORE
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