WorkSource Southern Georgia

🎉 Congratulations to Urie Register! 🎉

We are proud to recognize Urie Register, Workforce Development Program Manager for the Southern Georgia Regional Commission, for graduating from the Georgia Forward Young Gamechangers 2025 Athens-Clarke County cohort!

Young Gamechangers is a statewide leadership and economic development initiative that brings together a cohort of young professionals for months of collaborative research, innovation, and community problem-solving in host communities across Georgia. Urie’s dedication, creativity, and commitment to strengthening communities truly embody the spirit of this program.

About GeorgiaForward:
GeorgiaForward, a nonprofit managed by the Georgia Municipal Association, works to improve Georgia by fostering civic engagement, developing future leaders, and empowering collaborative problem-solving. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programs, GeorgiaForward helps break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and build vibrant, economically prosperous communities. Learn more at www.georgiaforward.org.

Please join us in congratulating Urie on this outstanding accomplishment! 🌟👏

🎉 Congratulations to Urie Register! 🎉

We are proud to recognize Urie Register, Workforce Development Program Manager for the Southern Georgia Regional Commission, for graduating from the Georgia Forward Young Gamechangers 2025 Athens-Clarke County cohort!

Young Gamechangers is a statewide leadership and economic development initiative that brings together a cohort of young professionals for months of collaborative research, innovation, and community problem-solving in host communities across Georgia. Urie’s dedication, creativity, and commitment to strengthening communities truly embody the spirit of this program.

About GeorgiaForward:
GeorgiaForward, a nonprofit managed by the Georgia Municipal Association, works to improve Georgia by fostering civic engagement, developing future leaders, and empowering collaborative problem-solving. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programs, GeorgiaForward helps break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and build vibrant, economically prosperous communities. Learn more at www.georgiaforward.org,

Please join us in congratulating Urie on this outstanding accomplishment! 🌟👏

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🌟 Putting the Pieces Together: One-Stop Community Stakeholder Meeting Recap! 🌟

On October 21, 2025, WorkSource Southern Georgia, in partnership with One-Stop Coordinator Tony McKenzie of In the Door, hosted the first-ever One-Stop Community Stakeholder Meeting at the Valdosta Career Center.

Themed “The Missing Puzzle Piece: Putting the Pieces Together,” this event brought together community partners, service providers, and leaders from across our 18-county Southern Georgia region to strengthen collaboration and share resources that help job seekers, employers, and communities thrive.

🤝 Attendees included partners from:

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA)
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS)
Coastal Plain Area EOA, Inc.
Lowndes Family Connection
And many other dedicated organizations serving our communities!

💬 Participants explored ways to:
✅ Strengthen referral systems between agencies
✅ Raise awareness of workforce and community services
✅ Build collaborative strategies to reduce employment barriers

The feedback was overwhelmingly positive — and we’re excited to keep the momentum going at our next meeting on January 20, 2026, at the SGRC Office in Waycross, Georgia.

Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected Southern Georgia workforce network! 💼✨

Happy Birthday, Bonnie Howard! 🎉 Our WorkSource Planner/Monitor who keeps everything moving forward. We appreciate you! 💙

Calling All Healthcare Employers, Educators, and Community Partners!

Be part of the 6th Annual South Georgia Healthcare Summit happening Tuesday, February 10, 2026. This is your chance to connect, collaborate, and strengthen the healthcare pathway across rural Georgia.

Opportunities Available:
Sponsor Levels: Bronze $250 | Silver $500 | Gold $750 | Platinum $1,000
Vendor Tables: $100 (without sponsorship)

Target Audience:
Healthcare Employers, High School & Post-Secondary Educators, and Community Partners.
Submit your form today to become a Sponsor or Vendor and secure your spot at this impactful event.
Let’s work together to expand opportunities and build a stronger future for healthcare in our region.

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Great work, Governor Brian Kemp, creating additional pathways for Georgias healthcare careers.

Gov. Kemp Announces TCSG, USG Sign First Articulation Agreement Since Passage of Top State for Talent Act ATLANTA – Governor Brian Kemp today announced that the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and the University System of Georgia (USG) signed an articulation agreement to help nursing students seamlessly advance their education and careers, the first of its kind following the passage of HB 1...

Great work, MSH!

Celebrating Our Family Medicine Residency Graduates!
Congratulations to Dr. Darnelle Ambo and Dr. Blessy George, who were recently honored at a ceremony at the Okefenokee Country Club! 🎉

"We are incredibly proud of you and excited to see all the ways you will continue to make a difference in the world," said Brandi Waters, VP of medical staff services & quality. "I would also like to acknowledge and thank the program site directors, faculty and staff who have guided, mentored, and supported our graduates. The residency program would not be possible without you. Your dedication to teaching and your passion for medicine are helping to shape the future of healthcare."

Drs. Ambo and George completed two of their three years of training right here in Waycross through the Medical College of Georgia/Augusta University. We're thrilled that both new physicians will be practicing in Georgia! Dr. Ambo will join Piedmont Hospital in Augusta, and Dr. George will be at a general practice in Cu***ng.

DYK? Memorial Satilla Health was designated a "teaching hospital" in 1998. Waycross is the smallest community ever chosen for a family practice residency program in Georgia, a testament to our commitment to quality healthcare and training future medical leaders. Our residents receive invaluable inpatient training from dedicated local physicians at Memorial Satilla and other community practices.

Join us in wishing Drs. Ambo and George all the best in their new roles! We're so proud to have been a part of their journey. The new physicians are pictured with Program Director Dr. Brent Waters.