ROCK STARS: 2018 Winners
Georgia’s Small Business ROCK STARS are outstanding, unique and impactful small businesses in the state of Georgia. The Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Economic Development Association salute the risks, the innovations, and the outreach of these small businesses.

Akesogen, Inc.
AKESOgen is expert in the field of Genomics providing premier research services and highest quality data for scientists across the world.

STRAND Clinical Technologies
Formerly the Creative Pharmacist, STRAND supports community pharmacists across the country by transforming the community pharmacy marketplace.

Gottwals Books
Gottwals Books is a chain of new and used bookstores where customers can trade books, enjoy great discounts and where college text books are bought and sold.

SouthLife Supply Co.
SouthLife Supply is a manufacturer of jewelry and leather goods through wholesale AND they have a retail store in Thomasville.