31 Jul 2026
From Farnborough to Georgia: Why Global Aerospace Growth Matters for the State
The aerospace industry continues to evolve rapidly. New technologies, changing supply chains, growing demand for advanced manufacturing, and increased investment in research and development are creating opportunities worldwide.
03 Jul 2026
Acworth Breaks Ground on Downtown Hotel – SpringHill Suites by Marriott
ECG joined City of Acworth leaders, city staff, development partners, and the community for the groundbreaking of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott, a milestone for one of metro Atlanta’s most actively growing areas. The project is expected to deliver a $5 million economic boost to downtown businesses, restaurants, and retailers.
Yesterday, Downtown Acworth marked a significant milestone as city leaders, Acworth DDA, development partners, business owners, and community members gathered for the official groundbreaking of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott.
29 Apr 2026
Q1 in Review: Growth, Momentum, and The Road Ahead
The past quarter set the tone for a year of meaningful progress across our Georgia Energy Cities.
Communities are also seeing continued momentum in downtown retail, hospitality, and mixed-use developments, alongside thought leadership from the recent ECG Economic Development Summit that continues to shape what’s next for Georgia’s economic future.
09 Mar 2026
Building What’s Next: Takeaways from the 2026 Economic Development Summit
“At the end of the day, when you’re working in your community, it’s all-hands-on-deck, and everyone has to perform to make our Georgia Energy Cities successful. We want you to try to learn from each other…
17 Feb 2026
Courage and Hard Decisions in Retail and Commercial Development
Some of the most important decisions a community makes are also the hardest to explain in the moment. A while back, my colleagues and I started a book club and read Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. In the book, she reflects on one of my favorite quotes by Theodore Roosevelt’s “The Man In The Arena”…