02 Feb 2026
Grants & Funding Opportunities | February 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.
26 Jan 2026
Downtowns Don’t Market Themselves: The Work Behind Great Main Streets
Great downtowns rarely happen by accident. They are the result of consistent, intentional work by local leaders, economic development professionals, business owners, and community partners who understand that their Main Street must be actively shaped, promoted, and cared for.
05 Jan 2026
Update: Grants & Funding Opportunities | January 2026
1.12.26 | Don’t Miss This Additional Grant Opportunity (Deadline Quickly Approaching)
This funding opportunity is a great match if your community has been considering road or bridge improvements, pedestrian or bicycle infrastructure, traffic control enhancements, or other roadway-related projects. We feature the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank Grant.
11 Dec 2025
Governor Kemp: Grupo Vialume Creates 150 New Manufacturing Jobs in Colquitt-Miller County
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Grupo Vialume will invest $4.4 million in establishing its U.S. manufacturing operations in Colquitt-Miller County, creating 150 new jobs over approximately seven years.
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13 Nov 2025
Georgia Retail Update: Retailtainment, Amenity-Driven Properties, and Public/Private Partnerships
Our retail team participated in another successful ICSC Southeast event in Atlanta this past October! The event, held at the Georgia World Congress Center, included insight into the hurdles developers continue to face.