23 Sep 2026
Georgia Remains No. 1 for Business
- Georgia has once again been named the No. 1 State for Business by Area Development magazine, extending its record-setting streak to 13 consecutive years.
- Earning top marks for access to skilled manufacturing labor, a cooperative and responsive government, and overall speed to market reinforces the state’s competitive advantage for business investment.
10 Sep 2026
Inside ECG’s 3rd Annual Retail Roundtable: Vision. Partnerships. Redevelopment. Community.
Retail recruitment is about more than attracting stores. It’s about understanding what makes a community unique and creating places where businesses and residents can thrive.
Economic development professionals, city leaders, and retail industry professionals gathered in Acworth for ECG’s Annual Retail Roundtable at Tap Town to discuss emerging retail trends, redevelopment opportunities, and partnerships that help communities thrive.
08 Sep 2026
Grants & Funding Opportunities | September 2026
Fall is a busy season for our Georgia Energy Cities as they prepare future projects, plan capital improvements, and identify priorities for the coming year. To help support those efforts, ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development has compiled this month’s list of available grants and funding opportunities.
27 Aug 2026
Progress Across East Georgia: The 2026 ECG | MEAG Power Economic Development Bus Tour
Over two days, the ECG | MEAG Power Economic Development Bus Tour traveled throughout East Georgia, visiting the cities of Sandersville, Sylvania, Washington, Elberton, and Commerce, meeting with local leaders, exploring industrial parks, development-ready sites, and seeing how communities are investing in infrastructure, downtown development, housing, and quality-of-life amenities to position themselves for future growth.
01 Aug 2026
Grants & Funding Opportunities | August 2026
Hello August. New month! New opportunities!
Our featured grants and funding opportunities come from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA).
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.