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| 1.
Moody Air Force Base
4,700 Empolyees |
| Established
in 1941, Moody Air Force Base has been an integral part of the
military through World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War,
the Persian Gulf War and today in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom. The base is the area's largest employer, with 4,700
active duty military, civilian and reserve personnel. |
| 2.
South Georgia Medical Center
2,300 Empolyees |
| A regional
medical center serving Lowndes and surronunding counties, South
Georgia has expanded each year to meet the needs of the emerging
metropolitan area. The Dasher Heart Center, Hospice of South
Georgia, Sleep Disorders Clinic, and the Diabetes Management
Center are all integral parts of the medical center; which serves
thousands of patients each year. |
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Valdosta State University
2,198 Empolyees |
| Part of
the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University
has an enrollment of more than 9,500 full-and part-time students.
The Spanish Mission style campus is located on 170 acres in
the heart of the city. A regiaonal university, the institution
offers distance learning and has off-campus locations at Kings
Bay Naval Base and Moody Air Force base. Students can choose
from more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. |
| 4.
Lowndes County School System
1,069 Empolyees |
| The Lowndes
County School System employs 1,069 teachers, aides, administrative
and support personnel in seven elementary schools, two middle
schools and one high school. Serving a large and diverse county
population, the school system is one of the area's largest employers. |
| 5.
Valdosta City School System
950 Empolyees |
| Supporting
six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school,
the Valdosta City School System operates independently inside
Lowndes County. Under the direction of Superintendent Sam Allen,
the System is currently building a new middle school and additions
to the high school. |
| 6.
Convergys Corporation
780 Empolyees |
| The convergys
call center employs 780 part-and full-time customer service
representatives. The company has contracts with a number of
national corporations to provide services ranging from billing
support to establishing new accounts. |
| 7.
City of Valdosta
659 Empolyees |
| The City
of Valdosta provides services to nearly 50,000 residents. At
the forefront of downtown revitalization, urban planning and
traffic management, the city is scheduled to be designated as
a metropolitan area in early 2003. |
| 8.
Lowe's Distribution Center
550 Empolyees |
The
Lowe's Distribution Center is located in the Azalea
City Industrial Park. The Center serves as a central distribution
and shipping outlet, supporting Lowe's home improvement stores
throughout the Southeast.
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Lowndes County
500 Empolyees |
| Lowndes
County employees are responsible for maintaining a large road
system, waste disposal and utilities for residents living outside
the Valdosta city limits. |
| 10.
Roadway Express
450 Empolyees |
| Roadway
Express, located in Lake Park in the southern part of Lowndes
County, oversees trucking operations for clients nationwide. |
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