Herndon recognizes anniversaries

VALDOSTA — The Herndon Company recognized the following for their dedicated service to the real estate industry and the Herndon Company: Beverly Soileau, 15 years; Brian Cooper, four years; Robin Slade, three years.

James Lee Herndon, broker/owner, presented the recognitions of achievement at the awards/sales meeting at Friends Café.

 

Guardian Bank cuts ribbon

VALDOSTA – The Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to “launch cutting-edge technology of the Interactive Teller Machines” at Guardian Bank recently.

“We are committed to our customers and our communities and strive to provide the best possible service and responsiveness,” said Courtney Nelligan- Arroyo of Guardian Bank.

In addition to functioning not only as a basic ATM, the ITM gives customers an interactive transaction experience after normal business hours. Customers can now bank when it’s more convenient for them, making Guardian the first in the Valdosta- Lowndes County area to use the concept of “extended banking hours,” according to the chamber.

The new technology is available at both the Wildwood and Norman Drive locations from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Nelligan-Arroyo said the Chamber “continually supports our bank and refers new customers to us.”

Guardian Bank has been a member of the chamber since 1997.

For more information about Guardian Bank or their new ITM services, visit a bank location, 701 Wildwood Plantation Drive and 246 Norman Drive, or call (229) 244- 9444.

 

Valdosta Christian Academy cuts ribbon

VALDOSTA – The Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting for Valdosta Christian Academy.

Valdosta Christian Academy is a fairly new member of the Valdosta community, opening just four years ago. Valdosta Christian Academy is the only private school within 100 miles that is Adventist owned.

It operates on a condensed school week, Monday through Thursday, and it offers classes for grades 1 through 8, according to the chamber.

“We love to train our children for this life by providing a challenging, fun, and authentic curriculum,” said Shanel Marchany of VCA.

Most of VCA’s students are performing at least one grade above their current grade level. The student-to-teacher ratio is 1:8, so students have the opportunity to receive individualized small group instruction during their learning times.

One of the school’s projects is a book drive where books and stories are donated to members of the Valdosta-Lowndes County community.

“We were able to donate hundreds of cook books, biblical literature, and faith stories to Lowndes County residents last year,” Marchany said.

More information about Valdosta Christian Academy, call (229) 469-5090; or visit the campus at 2285 E. Park Ave.

 

SGMC welcomes Sanders

VALDOSTA – R. Jared Sanders, MD, has become affiliated with the medical staff at South Georgia Medical Center in the specialty of general surgery.

Sanders’ office is located on the second floor of the SGMC Professional Building, Suite 200, 2409 N. Patterson St.

His practice will include the management of a broad spectrum of diseases to include open and laparoscopic surgery of the abdomen and gastrointestinal tract, hernia surgery (both open and laparoscopic), upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, breast surgery for both benign and malignant conditions, skin and soft tissue surgery, emergency surgical care and trauma.

Sanders earned his medical degree at the Mercer University School of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville Health System. During his final year at USC, Sanders served as chief administrative surgery resident.

Of all the medical specialties to choose, Sanders chose general surgery because of the variety of the practice and the opportunity to work with patients of all ages.

A native of Americus, Sanders said he loves South Georgia and wanted to return to the area since moving away for college.

“The people, landscape and pace of life have all had an influence on deciding where my wife and I wanted to work and raise our family,” he said.