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Albany Internal Medicine Welcomes Dr. Millie Gibson

Please join us as we welcome Dr. Millie Gibson to Albany Internal Medicine. Dr. Gibson joined AIM on September 3rd, 2024. If you are interested in joining Dr. Gibson’s practice as a new or established patient, please call 229-438-3300.

Dr. Millie Gibson is a dedicated internist with a passion for providing comprehensive and compassionate care. A proud southwest Georgia native, Dr. Gibson was born in Albany and grew up in Dawson. She is thrilled to return SWGA to serve the people who helped shape her into who she is today. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Atrium Health Navicent – The Medical Center in Macon, GA, where she honed her skills in diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions. Dr. Gibson’s training has equipped her with a strong foundation in patient-centered care, emphasizing both preventive and therapeutic approaches to health management.

Dr. Gibson earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, GA, where she developed a deep understanding of medical science and a commitment to lifelong learning. Her medical education was marked by a focus on integrating clinical knowledge with practical experience, preparing her to tackle complex medical challenges.

When not seeing patients, Dr. Gibson enjoys exploring the intersection of medicine and culture, staying active with outdoor activities, and engaging in community health initiatives. She remains committed to advancing her knowledge and contributing to the field of Internal Medicine through both practice and continued education.

Please help me welcome Dr. Gibson to Albany Internal Medicine. We are so grateful for her decision to call AIM her “home”.
Schedule an appointment online at www.albanyim.com or call our office Monday thru Thursday (8 am – 5 pm) or Friday (8 am -1 pm) at 229-438-3300.

Mauldin & Jenkins Advances in Annual IPA Top 100 Firms Ranking

ATLANTA– Mauldin & Jenkins, a leading provider of accounting and advisory services, proudly announces its advancement on Inside Public Accounting’s 2024 list of Top 100 Firms. Moving up three positions, Mauldin & Jenkins now holds the 62nd spot, reflecting the firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence, growth, and client satisfaction.

A benchmark for the industry, Inside Public Accounting’s annual ranking recognizes firms that demonstrate outstanding performance, growth, and service quality. This achievement marks Mauldin & Jenkins’ ongoing rise in the accounting profession and highlights the firm’s dedication to delivering exceptional services and innovative solutions to its clients.

“We are pleased to see our efforts over this past year recognized by Inside Public Accounting,” said Managing Partner Hanson Borders. “This advancement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented team, as well as the trust and loyalty of our clients. We remain committed to providing top-tier services and driving value for our clients and communities.”

Over the past year, the Firm has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of practice areas such as Outsourced Accounting and CFO Services, Transaction Advisory Services, Tax Controversy Resolution, International Tax, Cybersecurity, and Government Advisory. Additionally, the firm has made strategic investments in hiring top-tier professionals to further enhance these practice areas and broaden its service offerings. These accomplishments have played a crucial role in the firm’s upward trajectory, positioning Mauldin & Jenkins as a leader in the accounting industry.

The IPA Top 100 Firms list is widely regarded as a premier industry ranking, based on a comprehensive analysis of participating firms’ financial and operational metrics. This is IPA’s 34th year ranking the largest accounting firms. To view the complete list of firms, click here.

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About Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
Mauldin & Jenkins is annually recognized as a Top 100 Certified Public Accounting firm by Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today and provides assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services to clients. Founded in 1918, the Firm serves clients in a range of industries including agribusiness, government, banking, technology, healthcare, construction, manufacturing, not-for-profit, financial services, film & entertainment, private client services, and higher education. For additional information, please visit mjcpa.com.

Home Outlet April Sale

Join us for Home Outlet’s April Sale – Save 20% Storewide for 3 Days Only – April 11th-13th. It’s your opportunity to break up with your big box store and stay under budget for your entire project – enjoy 20% off savings on Kitchens, Baths, Floors, Windows, Doors and more!

Visit Home Outlet in Albany, GA at 2527 Dawson Road.

Mauldin & Jenkins to Enhance Client Accounting and Advisory Services with CFO Navigator Merger

Mauldin & Jenkins, a leading provider of assurance, tax and advisory services, is pleased to announce the merger of CFO Navigator, a specialized firm providing tailored financial guidance to growing businesses and nonprofit organizations in the metro-Atlanta area.

With a shared commitment to helping clients leverage their financial data, the merger of CFO Navigator represents a significant milestone in expanding Mauldin & Jenkins’ capabilities in its Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice.

CFO Navigator has built a reputation for guiding organizations beyond traditional bookkeeping, empowering them to use their financial data to actively navigate their businesses. By offering a powerful combination of financial insight and business foresight, CFO Navigator focuses on helping companies that have outgrown their current financial capabilities by designing and offering solutions to help them understand their financial data to make the best decisions for their business.

“CFO Navigator’s expertise in providing financial guidance complements our mission to deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients,” shared Mauldin & Jenkins’ Managing Partner Hanson Borders. “We look forward to integrating CFO Navigator into our CAAS service offerings to equip clients with a better understanding of their financial data.”

In addition to the merger, Robert Stephens, CPA, and founder of CFO Navigator, will join Mauldin & Jenkins to lead the service offering in the Firm’s CAAS Practice. In his position, Robert will play a pivotal role in leading the Firm’s efforts to design and build scalable financial capabilities for its clients, ensuring they have the tools and financial insights needed to achieve their goals.

Robert expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Firm, stating, “I am beyond excited to have the fractional CFO services developed over the past 15 years be integrated into Mauldin & Jenkins. I think combining our two firms makes for a perfect match, both in service offering and culture, and I couldn’t be happier. I’m looking forward to creating even greater value for the companies and nonprofits seeking to navigate the numbers that drive their business.”

“Robert brings a wealth of experience in providing financial guidance for growing businesses and nonprofit organizations,” said Borders. “His leadership will be instrumental in driving the growth of our CAAS practice and strengthening our position as a trusted advisor to growing organizations. With Robert’s expertise, we are confident in our ability to elevate our client services to new heights and drive continued success in our advisory service offerings.”

For more information, please visit our website.

About Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
Mauldin & Jenkins is annually recognized as a Top 100 Certified Public Accounting firm by Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today and provides assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services to clients. Founded in 1918, the Firm serves clients in a range of industries including government, banking, technology, healthcare, construction, manufacturing, not-for-profit, financial services, film & entertainment, private client services, and higher education. For additional information, please visit mjcpa.com.

Albany Flint Rivergators Professional Indoor Football Coming Spring 2024

The Albany Flint Rivergators will play at the Flint River Entertainment Complex starting in Spring 2025. The team has joined the American Indoor Football (AIF) league in 2023 and will play on the road in Spring 2024. The team will play games in Cedar Rapids, IA, Corpus Christi, TX, Batesville, MS and Columbus, GA. To learn more about the team and G-Sport Edutainment Group, LLC go to the website at: www.rivergatorsfootball.com

Mauldin & Jenkins Announces Strategic Hire to Lead Transaction Advisory Services Practice

ALBANY, NOVEMBER 29- Mauldin & Jenkins, a Top 100 provider of assurance, tax and advisory services, proudly announces the appointment of Managing Director Tom Houlihan to lead the Firm’s Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice. With a career spanning over two decades, Tom brings a wealth of experience in corporate transactions, business combinations, strategic planning, financial reporting, dispute resolution and legal and regulatory proceedings.

Tom joins Mauldin & Jenkins after leading and providing support for clients on both the buy and sell side on over $3 billion of transactions across a broad range of industries. In addition to his advisory experience, Tom has provided expert testimony and litigation support encompassing a wide range of financial matters in federal & state courts as well as for FERC & state regulatory proceedings.

This strategic hire reflects Mauldin & Jenkins’ commitment to addressing the diverse needs of its clients and further positions the firm at both the forefront of industry excellence and client service.

“We are excited to announce a strategic addition to Mauldin & Jenkins as we welcome Tom Houlihan to lead our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice,” shares Jeff Fucito, Partner and leader of the Firm’s Advisory Practice. “With over two decades of advisory experience, Tom brings a wealth of expertise that will undoubtedly elevate our TAS offerings. We are confident that Tom will play a vital role in furthering our commitment to meet our client needs.”

“Mauldin & Jenkins excels in offering clients comprehensive accounting services and advice,” expressed Tom in an interview. “The Firm’s collaborative approach, which consistently delivers outstanding results, presents a compelling opportunity. I am thrilled to become part of the team and contribute to the growth of the firm while leading the Transaction Advisory Services and Valuation practice,” he added.

Tom’s extensive background in successfully navigating complex transactions makes him an asset to prospective investors, capital providers, business owners, and executives who are seeking a strategic partner in their financial endeavors. For more information about our Transaction Advisory Services and how we can help, please visit our website.

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Mauldin & Jenkins is annually recognized as a Top 100 Certified Public Accounting firm by Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting and provides assurance, tax and advisory services to clients. Founded in 1918, the Firm serves clients in a range of industries including governmental, banking, healthcare, construction, nonprofit, financial services, film & entertainment, private client services, and higher education. For additional information, please visit www.mjcpa.com.

For more information, contact: Katie Funderburk, 229-446-3631

Wynfield Park Receives National Award

Good afternoon! Wynfield Park Health & Rehabilitation has been recognized as a 2023 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its commitment to improving the lives of
residents through quality care. The distinction is the first of three progressive award levels through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. The program honors providers across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to improving quality of care for our nation’s elders and individuals with disabilities.

The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program is a rigorous three-level process that is reviewed and
evaluated by trained experts against a set of nationally recognized standards for organizational
excellence. The standards of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program help organizations achieve
superior performance over time to improve quality of life and care of long term care residents and
staff.
Providers begin the quality improvement process at the Bronze level, where they develop an organizational profile with essential performance elements such as vision, mission statement, understanding of key customers, and key strengths and challenges. Bronze applicants must also demonstrate their ability to implement a sustainable performance improvement system. Trained examiners review each application to determine if a center has met the demands of the criteria. As
a recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality award, Wynfield Park Health & Rehabilitation may now move forward to the Silver – Achievement in Quality award criteria.
“Earning this award is a milestone to be proud of,” said Cathy Bergland, AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Board Chair. “It’s at this point that providers see what is possible by committing to the process of improvement. Congratulations to Wynfield Park for this achievement. I encourage you to
continue your quality improvement journey.”

Wynfield Park Health & Rehabilitation has been caring for the Dougherty county community for nearly three decades. Also named a Gold Seal Quality Center by The Joint Commission, Wynfield Park is known for providing a high standard of care and customer service.

I am attaching additional details about the award. Please let me know if you need more information. We appreciate your help in sharing this wonderful news with the community.

Grant Writing Class – Workforce Development Series

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O’Neal’s Consulting & Training Services is partnering with expert trainers to help small businesses and organizations write award winning grants, budget and monitor those funds in accordance with accounting principles.
This class will also feature leadership development and provide lunch to each in-person participant.

ASU Symposium – Health Literacy Project 6.3.2023

Greetings,

On behalf of the Health Literacy Albany, GA Project we would like to invite the community to our Symposium, scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 10:00AM – 2:00PM.

There is going to be a wealth of knowledge provided concerning, the future of COVID-19, mental health specialist, COVID survivors as well as giveaways, lunch, and more for the 1st 100 attendees that pre-register.

Please, pre-register for this event using the QR Code listed at the bottom left side of the flyer and share with others.

Deadline is Friday, May 26, 2023, at 3:00PM

Respectfully,

Kernice Battle-Jones, B.S.S.W., M.S. Psy
Program Assistant
Health Literacy Program
Albany State University
kernice.battlejones@asurams.edu
229.500.3494 (office)

Albany State University
504 College Drive
Albany, GA 31705
https://www.asurams.edu