Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission

08/31/2026

Congratulations to the Launch Room Summer 2026 Cohort graduates! 🎉

The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission was proud to celebrate these entrepreneurs as they completed another important step in growing their businesses. Their dedication, innovation, and hard work are helping build a stronger future for our community. We look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the months and years ahead.

08/31/2026

Looking for your next opportunity?
The 2026 SWGA Career Expo is on September 24.

Get started today! And, register on the new SWGA Career Platform at www.swgajobs.com

08/28/2026

🎥 Real-World Experience: Students at 4C Academy were on set filming with both CE Family and Phoebe Putney Health System in preparation for our upcoming Job Expo. A huge thank you to both for this amazing partnership and for giving local students hands-on, real-world industry experience!

🌱 Supporting Local Ag & Business: Our Business Resource Coordinator hosted the Georgia Grown Workshop in partnership with The Grow Kit Collective . Special shoutout to guest speaker Diana Sutherland for sharing her expertise with our local entrepreneurs!

🎙️ Spreading the Word: Our President/CEO Jana D**e sat down with Aisha Morgan at First Media Services, LLC to talk all things SWGA Career Expo and what job seekers can expect.

Teamwork, partnership, and progress—just another week at ADEDC! 💼✨

08/27/2026

👏Proud to see our President & CEO, Jana D**e, featured in South Georgia Magazine’s "Builders & Connectors" series!
🔗Read the full feature to learn more about her vision for the future of economic development in our region: southgeorgiamag.com/builders-connectors-jana-dyke

Our Builders & Connectors section profiles the people doing the quiet, essential work of growing South Georgia, one community at a time.

This week: Jana D**e, President & CEO of Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission, who's helped bring in more than $38 million in investment and 189 new jobs to Dougherty County over the last 18 months. D**e shares how the region is shifting from a reactive to a proactive approach to industry recruitment, and why she believes the future of economic development is regional, not just local.

Learn more about Jana at southgeorgiamag.com/builders-connectors-jana-dyke.

08/26/2026

Highlighting our partnership with education and industry! 🤝 Shoutout to 4C Academy and CE Family for coming together to give students real-world experience. Check out this behind-the-scenes look at students gaining hands-on experience filming videos for the upcoming SWGA Career Expo. Stay tuned for the complete video — produced by the students themselves! 🎬

08/25/2026

Grow Your Team. Connect with Talent.

Register for the 2026 SWGA Career Expo on Thursday, September 24, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Albany Civic Center and connect with job seekers from across Southwest Georgia.

Once registered, complete your company profile on the SWGA Career Platform, post open positions, and start connecting with potential candidates before the event.

Register your company at www.swgajobs.com

08/21/2026

The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission was honored to join WebstaurantStore and the Clark Associates Charitable Foundation this morning at The Hope Center for a special check presentation celebrating a $200,000 donation!

This investment will fund a brand-new training kitchen at The Hope Center, giving residents a hands-on path into the food service industry. Graduates of the program will walk away with real, transferable skills for jobs at restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools and beyond, opening the door to stable careers and opportunities.

Beyond its culinary program, The Hope Center offers hands-on training in diesel mechanics, automotive technology, construction, plumbing, sheetrock installation, and sewing, helping strengthen the local workforce and connect individuals with career opportunities across a variety of industries.

We heard powerful remarks from Hope Center leaders Corey Eason and Ken Bevel, Dougherty County Commissioners Anthony Jones and Clinton Johnson, City of Albany Commissioner Chad Warbington, and guest speaker Georgia Commissioner of Labor Bàrbara Rivera Holmes. We also enjoyed a tour of the incredible facility.

Investments like this strengthen our community and support the vital work happening right here in Albany. Thank you, WebstaurantStore, for your continued commitment to Dougherty County! 💚

📍 The Hope Center | Albany, GA

08/19/2026

That’s a wrap on another great year attending the SEDC Annual Conference! 🌴💼

Our President & CEO, Jana D**e, and VP of Strategic Initiatives & Project Management, Zachary D**es, spent valuable time at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Florida, connecting with leading economy builders and changemakers from across the South.

From engaging in key discussions to strengthening regional partnerships, Jana and Zachary gathered impactful insights to help drive continuous progress, innovation, and economic prosperity right here in Albany-Dougherty County. 📈✨