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Grammy-nominee Angie Stone tours Kia plant

Grammy-nominee Angie Stone tours Kia plant

WEST POINT, GA - After touring Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) on Friday, March 30, Grammy-nominated vocalist Angie Stone says she is Kia’s new number one fan.

“I am totally blown away,” Stone said after her tour. “I felt like a kid at Christmas. The care, time and accuracy, put into building the Kia vehicles are extremely impressive.”

Kia Motors Georgia Team Members Benefit From Training in Korea

Kia Motors Georgia Team Members Benefit From Training in Korea

WEST POINT, GA - More than 160 team members with Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) have returned home after spending time training at Kia’s state-of-the-art research and development center in Namyang, Korea. 

Randy Jackson, KMMG’s Vice President of Human Resources and Administration, said that the reports that came back from Korea are extremely positive and KMMG is encouraged that so many team members took advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from experts within Kia’s worldwide organization. To date, more than 1,400 KMMG team members have trained in Korea.

Gov. Deal to deliver State of the State address Jan. 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Gov. Deal to deliver State of the State address Jan. 10 at 7:00 p.m.

 

Gov. Nathan Deal will deliver the State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. in the House chamber. Georgia Public Broadcasting plans to air the address live statewide and also stream it on the GPB web site.

LaGrange Mall Holiday Hours

LaGrange Mall Holiday Hours

LAGRANGE, GA 
LaGrange Mall 
Friday, December 2

Former UGA QB David Greene to speak at Valley Area High School Football Awards Luncheon

Former UGA QB David Greene to speak at Valley Area High School Football Awards Luncheon

COLUMBUS, GA - On Tuesday, December 13th “Sportsvisions on Fox 54” www.sportsvisionsusa.com and “In the Game High School Sports Magazine” www.inthegamemagazine.com will honor and recognize the top prep football players  and head coaches in East Alabama and West Central Georgia with the 3rd Annual  Valley Area Football Awards Luncheon Ceremony 11:30am at the Hilton Garden Inn in Columbus, Georgia.

Troup County recognizes pilot by declaring it Captain Joe Fagundes Day

Troup County recognizes pilot by declaring it Captain Joe Fagundes Day

TROUP COUNTY, GA - The Troup County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation to Captain Joe Fagundes in honor of his receipt of the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from the FAA.

Please see text below:

Whereas, Captain Joe Fagundes, a distinguished citizen of Troup County Georgia has been awarded the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award by the Federal Aviation Authority; and

Whereas, the Master Pilot Ward recognizes Captain Fagundes for demonstrating professionalism, skill and aviation expertise by maintaining safe operations for more than 50 years; and

Congratulations to the Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors of the Year

Congratulations to the Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors of the Year

VALLEY, AL - Congratulations to the 2010-2011 GVACC Ambassadors of the Year, Mark Fetner (Hampton Inn & Suites - Lanett) and Clara Pitts (Lanier Health Services) and Junior Ambassador of the Year, Jenna Guy (Valley High School)! A big thanks to all of the Chamber volunteers for your hard work this year! Interested in becoming a Chamber volunteer? Contact them today, 334.642.1411!