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.
03 Jan 2025
Grants & Funding Opportunities | January 2025
Happy New Year! What better way to start the year than to utilize our list of grants and funding opportunities curated to support our Georgia Energy Cities in securing essential resources, advancing existing industries, and attracting new businesses? For January, we feature funding options tailored to meet specific community needs from the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).
04 Dec 2024
Governor Kemp Announces First Grant Recipients of New Rural Site Development Initiative
- $9.3 million allocated to boost rural Georgia’s industrial site readiness by maintaining Georgia’s competitive edge and its capacity for economic growth.
- Eligible activities include but are not limited to, site studies, land grading, and other essential community infrastructure that supports site development.
