26 Feb 2025
Building Stronger Communities: Key Housing Strategies for 2025 and Beyond
Did you know that in 2024, KB Advisory Group estimated that Georgia needs an additional 714,779 housing units to meet its current housing needs?
ESRI’s Business Analyst estimates that roughly 322,000 housing units were built in Georgia from 2010 to 2020.
17 Feb 2025
ECG Team Members Selected to GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers
Our Office of Economic & Community Development is proud to announce that two of our outstanding team members, Morgan Ferguson, our Research Analyst, and Jon McBrayer, our Community Development Senior Coordinator, have been selected by GeorgiaForward for the 2025 Young Gamechangers (YG) program.
01 Feb 2025
Grants & Funding Opportunities | February 2025
Welcome to February! We have curated a comprehensive list of grants and funding opportunities to support our Georgia Energy Cities. Our aim is to help our communities secure essential resources, advance existing industries, and attract new businesses. In this month’s update, we feature two funding opportunities from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs tailored to meet your community’s specific needs.
28 Jan 2025
Advanced Drainage Systems Hosts Groundbreaking for $30 Million World-Class Recycling Facility Expansion in Cordele
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) (“ADS” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and onsite septic wastewater industries, today announced the groundbreaking of a significant expansion to its recycling facility in Cordele, Georgia.
25 Jan 2025
The Power of High-Quality Imagery: How to Tell and Sell Your Community
In economic development, the ability to effectively market your community can mean the difference between landing a transformative investment and being overlooked. Whether you’re showcasing industrial sites, community amenities, or the local lifestyle, high-quality imagery is your most valuable storytelling tool.