01 Aug 2023
Steel Manufacturer to Bring 25 New Jobs and Invest Over $5M in Community
- Diamond Door Products, a family-owned steel manufacturer, expands to Albany, Georgia, replicating its Texas headquarters’ operations by early 2024.
- “This new industry will have lasting effects on our community as it opens the door for more business and investments,” said Mayor Bo Dorough.
31 Jul 2023
Press Release: ECG and the Gas Authority Announce Partnership Forming the Georgia Energy Cities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ATLANTA, Georgia –Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG) and the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia (Gas Authority) have created a new force for economic development in Georgia. This strategic partnership recognizes the importance of strong statewide connections, and these two organizations will work together under the new Georgia Energy Cities initiative to grow Georgia together through statewide economic development efforts.
12 Jul 2023
Kia to Invest Over $200 Million in EV9 Production Expansion
- Kia will invest $200M+ and create 200+ jobs at its West Point plant for the assembly of the all-electric 2024 EV9 three-row SUV.
- “For seventeen years, Kia has been an outstanding corporate citizen and community partner, and we look forward to a strong future together. By providing employment opportunities and fostering economic growth, Kia has helped to improve the livelihoods of many people in West Point,” said City of West Point Mayor Steve Tramell.
23 Jun 2023
Douglas-Coffee County Board of REALTORS Receives Two National Grants to Support Placemaking Activity at the Downtown Pocket Park
- Douglas-Coffee County Board of REALTORS received $10,500 in Placemaking grants from NAR to transform the Downtown Pocket Park and promote community collaboration.
- The funds will be used for phase two of the park to complete a ramp, wheelchair access, and loading facilities.
08 Jun 2023
Woory to Open EV Parts Manufacturing, R&D Facility in Laurens County
- The facility will create more than 130 new jobs and an estimated $18 million in investment in Dublin-Laurens County.
- “We’re proud to welcome Woory Industrial as the latest job creator to help us on the path to becoming the e-mobility capital of the nation,” said Governor Brian Kemp.