Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission

09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day, our office will be closed on Monday, September 7. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of workers everywhere.

09/03/2026

Stronger together for Southwest Georgia’s workforce! ⚡️

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of attending the ribbon cutting at Albany Technical College announcing a new regional workforce partnership with South Georgia Technical College and Georgia Power to expand electrical line worker training in the Albany area.

As proud partners of both Albany Tech and Georgia Power, we love seeing industry and technical education come together to strengthen our workforce and build new opportunities for Southwest Georgia.

09/02/2026

Grow your team at the 2026 SWGA Career Expo⚡

More than 50 employers participated last year, connecting with more than 1,000 job seekers from across Southwest Georgia. Reserve your booth and start posting your open positions on the SWGA Career Platform to connect with candidates before the event.

📍Thursday, September 24 | 9 AM - 2 PM | Albany Civic Center

Register your company at swgajobs.com

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