South GA business leaders weigh growth, jobs, and affordability at economic outlook breakfast

South GA business leaders weigh growth, jobs, and affordability at economic outlook breakfast

As businesses look toward the year ahead, questions about growth, jobs, and affordability are front and center, especially here in South Georgia. Valdosta remains a regional hub for manufacturing, education, healthcare, and logistics, supporting steady growth. Experts say housing affordability and economic uncertainty are key challenges businesses are watching closely. Watch the video below to see what experts are predicting for this year. South…

GA Ag Forecast Economic Outlook - Economy Southeast AgNET

Georgia Ag Forecast Points to Modest Growth and Continued Cost Pressures The Georgia Ag Forecast, presented last week to agricultural stakeholders across the state, outlined a mixed economic outlook for the industry in the near term. Economists highlighted modest national economic growth, stabilizing inflation, and slightly improved farm income, while also warning that rising production costs and stagnant commodity prices could weigh heavily on …