28 Aug 2025
Better Leaders, Better Communities: The Importance of Leadership & Training
- Leadership training strengthens local government by improving efficiency, responsiveness, and service delivery for both residents and businesses.
- Well-trained supervisors directly impact economic development by streamlining processes, supporting site readiness, and creating development-friendly environments.
- Investing in training builds a pipeline of strong leaders, ensuring continuity, stability, and a forward-thinking community that attracts business investment.
In local government, the role of supervisor extends far beyond managing daily operations or overseeing staff.
28 Aug 2025
Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG) Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Training Institute in Forsyth
- ECG breaks ground on a new 12,000-square-foot Training Institute in Forsyth, consolidating existing training sites to strengthen workforce training.
18 Aug 2025
On the Road with ECG | MEAG Power: A Regional Look at Middle Georgia
Seven Cities, One Bus, One Mission
The 21st Annual ECG | MEAG Power Economic Development Bus Tour rolled through Jackson, Fort Valley, Forsyth, Thomaston, Barnesville, Griffin, and Hampton, shining a spotlight on the growth, investments, and community-driven initiatives fueling Middle Georgia’s economy.
05 Aug 2025
Grants & Funding Opportunities | August 2025
August’s featured grants and funding opportunities come from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.
ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development curates grants and funding opportunities monthly aimed at helping our communities with the necessary resources crucial for growing existing industries and recruiting new businesses.
25 Jul 2025
Gov. Kemp: Pilgrim’s to Build New Prepared Foods Facility, Creating 630 New Jobs in Walker County
- Pilgrim’s to invest $400 million in building a new, multi-phase prepared foods facility in the City of LaFayette.
- The expansion supports Pilgrim’s long-term growth strategy while driving economic opportunities in Georgia.