From the Capitol to the community: how affordability, jobs, and growth are shaping Lowndes County

From the Capitol to the community: how affordability, jobs, and growth are shaping Lowndes County

Georgia lawmakers are prioritizing affordability in 2026, and their decisions will impact families in Lowndes County dealing with rising prices. State House and Senate lawmakers want to pass legislation that will reduce taxes and lower prices. BLS data shows steady job growth in South Georgia since the pandemic, but average weekly wages in the Valdosta metro area continue to trail both the Georgia and national averages, fueling ongoing affordabi…