29 Apr 2026
Industrial Development in 2026: 3 Things Driving Location Decisions
Industrial recruitment hasn’t slowed down!
In recent years, disruption has heavily influenced location strategies due to pandemic shocks, supply chain breakdowns, inflation, interest rate swings, and policy uncertainties. And yet, projects haven’t stopped. They’ve just gotten sharper because site selection has become faster, stricter, and riskier.
07 Apr 2026
Q1 in Review: Growth, Momentum, and The Road Ahead
The past quarter set the tone for a year of meaningful progress across our Georgia Energy Cities.
Communities are also seeing continued momentum in downtown retail, hospitality, and mixed-use developments, alongside thought leadership from the recent ECG Economic Development Summit that continues to shape what’s next for Georgia’s economic future.
01 Apr 2026
Grants & Funding Opportunities | April 2026
New month, new grants and funding opportunities. We have compiled a list below to support our Georgia Energy Cities by helping our communities secure essential resources, advance existing industries, and attract new businesses and investment. Our featured funding comes from the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency.
27 Mar 2026
Downtown Albany Welcomes Albany’s Best Running to Front Street Market
- Albany’s Best Running, a specialty athletic footwear retailer, is opening at 108 Pine Avenue in Downtown Albany’s Front Street Market in Summer 2026.
- The opening is part of a larger downtown revitalization effort with multiple active development projects underway across Albany.
09 Mar 2026
Building What’s Next: Takeaways from the 2026 Economic Development Summit
“At the end of the day, when you’re working in your community, it’s all-hands-on-deck, and everyone has to perform to make our Georgia Energy Cities successful. We want you to try to learn from each other…