17 Nov 2023

What’s New In The Retail World?
The second half of the year in the Retail-Commercial industry has been bustling with activity!
Landlords are experiencing low vacancy rates, and retailers are having a greater dialogue, expressing the need for a sense of place and customer experience in their shopping centers.
08 Nov 2023

ECG Welcomes New Geospatial Designer
ECG’s Office of Economic and Community Development welcomes new Technical Solutions team member, Sara Kaminski, Geospatial Designer. At ECG, we recognize that the economic development industry is constantly evolving, and thus, we are confident that our team members will bring in fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that supports the growth of our Georgia Energy Cities.
17 Oct 2023

Additional October Grants & Funding Opportunities
Recently, Area Development magazine named Georgia the No. 1 state for business for the tenth consecutive year, a distinction no other state has earned.
If you recently received our monthly Grants & Funding opportunities, we have additional available funding and resources that you may find relevant to your communities’ needs to enable them to thrive and keep the state’s economy strong.
19 Sep 2023

Community Visioning

Jon McBrayer | Community Development Project Manager
Have you ever driven to an unfamiliar destination and your GPS stopped working? The slight feeling of panic and frustration that follows can stop you in your tracks and may even put your trip on hold until you plan another path forward. A community without a shared vision may feel like they are stuck in a similar situation.
08 Aug 2023

Jon McBrayer Assumes New Role as Community Development Project Manager
Community Development is a critical aspect of fostering thriving societies, and it takes passionate and skilled individuals to drive meaningful change. We are delighted to announce that Jon R. McBrayer, MPA has been named Community Development Project Manager.