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.
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…