City Councilman Cornelius Ponder, who was instrumental in starting the expo, speaks to the crowd, which was estimated at more than 65 people.

MOULTRIE, Ga. — Moultrie city officials are pleased with the turnout for their first Small Business Expo, held Thursday evening at the Ryce Community Center.

In the photo, City Councilman Cornelius Ponder, who was instrumental in starting the expo, speaks to the crowd, which was estimated at more than 65 people.

Around the table are city department heads and other economic officials who spread the word about how their agencies can help someone who’s interested in starting a business in Moultrie.