4 S G M A G A Z I N E | W I N T E R 2 0 1 7 - 2 0 1 8 EDITOR COPY EDITOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER PHOTOGRAPHERS THBOYD COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Thressea H. Boyd Jessica R. Pope Jessica Sharp Lori Alley P.O. Box 10171 Pat Gallagher Valdosta, GA 31604-0171 Paul Leavy Curtis McDowell sgamag.com CONTENTS 8 34 40 10 12 16 28 46 49 8 12 21 4 S G M A G A Z I N E | W I N T E R 2 0 1 7 - 2 0 1 8 VIEWPOINT U.S. Senator David Perdue Making Georgia a Leader in Cybersecurity Education AGRICULTURE Paulk Vineyards Creating a Legacy of Muscadine Production Georgia Grown Trails Driving the Back Roads Lauri Jo’s Love of Cooking EDUCATION Georgia Christian School The Future Comes Into Focus Valdosta State University A Catalyst for Regional Comprehensive Progress Thomas University Education That Engages, Empowers, Transforms ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Industry Retention and Expansion Vital for Economic Growth South Georgia Industry Expansion Serves as a Cornerstone for Economic Growth