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New Jekyll Island museum

Along with its pristine beaches and fun outdoor activities, Jekyll Island now has a new attraction. Mosaic, the Jekyll Island Museum, opened last month, beckoning visitors to take a historical adventure through thousands of years of the island’s history. Beginning…

Appreciating customers

Forbes magazine recently named United Community Bank (UCB) one of the top five U.S. banks on its list of the World’s Best Banks. The coveted ranking was based primarily on customer service, and this month UCB celebrates its patrons with…

CSU capital campaign concludes

Columbus State University (CSU) recently completed its First Choice Comprehensive Capital Campaign, raising roughly $120 million from 8,000 alumni and community donors since the campaign began in 2012. Nearly 40 percent of donors were alumni who gave more than $17…

Hog wild for quality

Thompson Farms, which raises pigs west of Valdosta in Brooks County, recently received a Whole Foods Market Supplier Award for Raising the Bar for Quality for its dedication to animal welfare and quality standards. On the 550-acre farm, pigs spend…

Georgia Chamber promotes innovation

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce recently held its first annual Georgia InVenture Prize competition in partnership with the Technical College System of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Education and Georgia Public Broadcasting. During the two-day competition student entrepreneur teams from…