09 May 2016
Dollar General to Invest $85 million in Butts and Spalding Counties
Governor Nathan Deal today announced that Dollar General, one of America’s leading discount retailers, will build a 1-million-square-foot distribution center in Butts and Spalding Counties. The distribution center will create more than 500 jobs and represents a capital investment of $85 million.
“Dollar General’s decision to build a fulfillment center here in Georgia is a direct reflection of the high quality of our workforce and Georgia’s strategic location for accessing the Southeastern market,” said Deal. “Georgia is perfectly positioned to support this fulfillment center and Dollar General will benefit by building in the No.1 state in which to do business. I am confident that our economic environment and location will bolster growth
for Dollar General in Georgia.”
29 Apr 2016
Legacy Housing, LTD expanding in Putnam County
Putnam County’s newest industrial resident is in a familiar business. Legacy Housing, LTD, a builder and distributor of manufactured homes, worked with ECG’s Senior Business Development Associate Lonnie Smallwood and Wylly Harrison of the Georgia Department of Economic Development to bring operations to Eatonton, GA. “I’m really proud of this project. The loss of Horton Homes was a setback for Putnam County, but also created a great opportunity. The closing freed a large pool of skill-specific labor, and left a ready-made facility in waiting – we just needed to find the right fit. Legacy Housing acquired the property and, thanks in great part to the trained workforce, began a very aggressive plan to ready the first production line for a February launch. Their plans also include an expansion into the Tiny House market in 2017 – necessitating the hire of an additional 150 – 200 employees.” (more…)
21 Apr 2016
Mohawk Industries Expanding in Dalton-Whitfield County
Governor Nathan Deal today announced that Mohawk Industries, the world’s largest flooring manufacturer, will expand its existing vinyl flooring operations in Dalton-Whitfield County. The $100 million capital investment in infrastructure and equipment will generate approximately 200 jobs for the region. (more…)
15 Apr 2016
2016 ECG Economic Development Summit
We just wrapped up our 13th ECG Economic Development Summit with great success. Previously known as the ED Forum, we have had numerous requests to bring it back. We decided to re-brand as the Economic Development Summit and provide a destination location. The Summit was held April 13-15, 2016 at The Westin Jekyll Island and the Jekyll Island Convention Center.
03 Mar 2016
Great things happening in Albany, Georgia
Working together, the City of Albany and Dougherty County in southwest Georgia are bringing new life and opportunities to their downtown. Thanks to a private-public partnership dedicated to redeveloping downtown by playing up the area’s premier natural resource-the Flint River, the Albany Downtown Riverfront Master Plan was designed to pack the center of the community with diverse activities and destinations that benefit residents and visitors alike.
Learn more about Albany or take a look at their community video here