South Georgia Insider
Welcome to the South Georgia Insider Podcast, hosted by Thressea H. Boyd, editor of South Georgia Business Magazine. Join us as we chat with business and civic leaders and community influencers about the exciting—and sometimes challenging things happening throughout South Georgia. Topics range from business and manufacturing to entrepreneurship and rural prosperity, economic development, agriculture, education, healthcare, tourism, and the arts.
Episodes
48 episodes
Academy for Success: Mastering Soft Skills
On this podcast, Deanna Smith, with the Investment Center at CBC Bank, and Kristin Hanna from the Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta (BGV) discus...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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33:31
The Future of Manufacturing: Industry 4.0
In this podcast, Joshua Whittington, assistant dean of Technical and Instructional Programs at Wiregra...
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25:08
Senator Russ Goodman: A Legislative Look
In this podcast, Georgia Senator Russ Goodman provides an overview of the 2022 legislative session and the agricultural industry. Representing Georgia’s 8th district—Atkinson, Clinch, E...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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39:57
Brad Lawson: Georgia Christian School
For more than a century, Georgia Christian School (GCS) has provided a Christian-based and rigorous academic curriculum in Dasher, Georgia, located just minutes from the Florida border.In t...
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26:50
Dave DiSalvo: Discover Valdosta’s ‘Ahhh’ Moments
On this podcast, Dave DiSalvo, executive director of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Tourism Authority, shares why Valdosta is more than a convenient I-75 stop for gas, food, and an overnight stay. A native of Pittsburg, Pennsyl...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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22:14
Special Olympics Georgia: Providing Decades of Empowerment
With more than 200 million people with intellectual disabilities worldwide, the Special Olympics has remained a vital movement to create a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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25:31
Nick Perry: Ella's Top Corral
If you're craving a tasty burger—or maybe a foot-long hot dog with slaw or chili—head over to Ella's Top Corral in Valdosta, where locals have named it the "Best Burger of South Georgia" for...
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Season 3
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Episode 41
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30:54
SBDC: Your Small Business Partner
Where do entrepreneurs and small business owners go to find the right tool and resources to start a business or expand an existing one? A good starting place is the University of Georgia Small Business Dev...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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31:10
SGMC: Transforming Healthcare for Women
Discussing South Georgia Medical Center’s continued focus on healthcare access, our guests in this podcast include Erika Bennett, director of marketing, and Lara Davis, women’s healthcare coordinator, share h...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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33:04
Turner Center for the Arts is Sparkling Like Diamonds
In this week’s podcast, Sementha Mathews, executive director for the Turner Center for the Arts, provides a broad-stroke description of the programs and events and a glimpse into the center’...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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28:30
Darrell Moore: VSU Center for South Georgia Regional Impact
When it comes to rural communities, there is no cookie-cutter approach to developing economic strategies. In this podcast, Darrell Moore talks about how the Cent...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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30:42
Valdosta Downtown Is a Hub of Activity
In this podcast, Brandie Dame talks about events, events, and more events happening in Downt...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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28:54
PCOM South Georgia Continued Growth
Declining accessibility to healthcare professionals has been a topic of conversation in rural communities for decades. In 2016, the discussion moved to action when local visionaries approached the Philadelphia Co...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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26:09
Wiregrass Tech: Filling the Region’s Workforce Pipeline
In this episode, DeAnnia Clements, president of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, explains that providing a trained workforce...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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31:21
Veterans & Football: A Winning Combination
In this episode, we are talking about Thomas University’s new football program, the first in the nation designed specifically to assist veterans and military personnel in their transition from milit...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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26:44
Wild Adventure: New Sights, Sounds, and Tastes
Straddling the Georgia-Florida line, just a few miles from Valdosta, people of all ages are finding Wild Adventures Theme Park to be their ticket for an affordable day of fun. Part of He...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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27:22
Valdosta Young Professionals Making the Connection
It started with a casual conversation, and now the Valdosta Young Professionals (VYP) group has about 300 registered members...
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27:46
It's OK Not to Be OK
In this episode, we're talking to Michael Smith, executive director of the Greater Valdosta United Way (GVUW), and Emily Anne Vall, PhD., executive director of
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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37:33
Roadside Chat with Stephanie Stuckey
In this episode, we’re having a roadside chat with Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s Corporation, who shares the journey<...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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32:44
Talking "Ag-Tech" with Chris Chammoun
Welcome to the South Georgia Insider Podcast. In this episode, we're getting an insider's look at the tech side of agriculture from
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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35:38
Carla Jordan: VSU Career Opportunities
We are talking to Carla Jordan, director of Career Opportunities at Valdosta State University, about how businesses can establish internships and cooperative educa...
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35:43
Darrell Moore: Center for South Georgia Regional Impact
With more than 30 years of economic development experience, Darrell Moore is the right fit to lead the Valdosta State University Center for South Georgia Regional Impact (S...
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44:48
Moultrie and Colquitt County: Barbara Grogan
Our guest today has deep roots in South Georgia. Barbara Grogan returned home to Colquitt County in 2019, when she was named president of the Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority. ...
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