16 May 2025

Economic Development Week: The Power of Partnerships

So, #EconDevWeek has come to an end but it got us thinking… about the amazing work that economic development pros are doing in our Georgia Energy Cities. You know… the folks behind the scenes forging partnerships like the collaborations between utility companies, Development Authorities, schools, and local governments that have led to some incredible outcomes.

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21 Apr 2025

Retail Demand Is Still Strong!

If you’ve been keeping tabs on recent retail news, chances are you’ve heard several retail brands, Big Lots, Forever 21, Joann Fabrics, Party City, and others, made headlines with closures. Although these closures raise concerns, the truth is that demand for retail space is still high!

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31 Mar 2025

Celebrating our 20th Anniversary ECG Economic Development Summit

“There is no single person who can do this alone. It takes a village. It takes focus and intentionality every day to be the community the CEOs of companies are looking for to grow their business. ”
Remarks by Daryl Ingram, Sr. VP & CXO, at the ECG Economic Development Summit.

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27 Mar 2025

Four Decades of Bringing Growth to Georgia

fyi – GA’s Energy Cities at Work

A City’s Craft – More Innovation – Georgia cities are innovating with microtransit in Norcross, solar recycling in Cartersville, historic revival in Hogansville, and a new hotel boosting Bainbridge’s economy.
A Case Study in Job Creation & Innovation – In the City of LaFayette in 2021, GE Appliances, a Haier company, announced an investment of $118 million at its Roper Corporation plant creating 600 new jobs..
Housing Availability & Affordability – Across the country, housing is on everyone’s mind. GA’s Energy Cities are tackling housing challenges with innovative solutions, from workforce housing grants to prefab construction.

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26 Feb 2025