Celebrating 22 years of capturing memories: Javon Longieliere Photography

The Valdosta – Lowndes Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for new member and local photographer Javon Longieliere for his photography achievements and excellence.

For Javon Longieliere, the vision behind his photography company is not just a career; it is a lifelong passion.

“I have a desire to not just do something for a living, but to be happy doing something that brings me inner joy. When I get to photograph people, this accomplishes that for me. I get such a rush out of creating art for other people, my family, or even just for myself,” Javon shares passionately.

Javon Longieliere Photography offers a range of photography services at its studio, including fine art, editorial, imagery, commercial headshots, pageant, and model photography.

His goal is to create art with every image, leaving clients with pieces that hold meaning to them.

In 2023, Longieliere achieved the distinguished title of Master Photographer in Nashville, Tennessee.

Additionally, he authored a book about destination weddings, secured features in multiple magazines, and received numerous other awards.

Longieliere reflects on the support received from the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce:

“In 2020, I re-engaged with the Chamber, and they have been instrumental in informing me about programs, offering guidance, and providing opportunities for business promotion.

My advice is to get involved. One simply cannot open a business and expect success.

Take advantage of the Chamber; they focus on your business and its growth.”

For more information, contact Longieliere at 770-715-4410.

SGMC recognizes Wilson

and Murphy with BEE Awards

South Georgia Medical Center honored Patient Care Technicians Arnita Wilson and Hattie Murphy with the September Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award. Wilson and Murphy were nominated by two of their fellow coworkers in the Women and Children’s department.

According to Wilson’s nomination, she was pulled from pediatrics to labor and delivery to assist on the unit. She was bringing a patient from the emergency room to labor and delivery when the patient’s water broke and the baby’s head delivered. Wilson was described as “calm in the midst of chaos.”

Outside of that unique situation, her coworker also shares that she is eager to help without a complaint and always has a positive attitude.

Murphy’s nomination details how she goes above and beyond for all patients and staff on a daily basis. Her coworker shared examples such as getting meals for patients, helping them care for their babies, or even assisting with finding lost items.

She was described as a hard worker with a great attitude who “strives for the best in all she does.”

Cherise Giddens, SGMC Vice President of Clinical Nursing, shared her appreciation for the two ladies’ hard work and commitment to providing extraordinary care to patients and their families.

Wilson and Murphy were presented with a BEE

Award certificate in front of their peers and nursing leadership. They also received a BEE pin, balloons, a gift bag, and cookies to share with their team.

The relaunched BEE Award will be presented monthly and recognizes staff members who support the role of a nurse, which includes patient care technicians, nursing assistants, and medical assistants.

Nomination criteria includes compassion, teamwork, leadership, attitude, and skills and knowledge.

To submit a nomination for the BEE Award, visit sgmc.org/bee.