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.
26 Feb 2025
Building Stronger Communities: Key Housing Strategies for 2025 and Beyond
Did you know that in 2024, KB Advisory Group estimated that Georgia needs an additional 714,779 housing units to meet its current housing needs?
ESRI’s Business Analyst estimates that roughly 322,000 housing units were built in Georgia from 2010 to 2020.
17 Feb 2025
ECG Team Members Selected to GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers
Our Office of Economic & Community Development is proud to announce that two of our outstanding team members, Morgan Ferguson, our Research Analyst, and Jon McBrayer, our Community Development Senior Coordinator, have been selected by GeorgiaForward for the 2025 Young Gamechangers (YG) program.
25 Jan 2025
The Power of High-Quality Imagery: How to Tell and Sell Your Community
In economic development, the ability to effectively market your community can mean the difference between landing a transformative investment and being overlooked. Whether you’re showcasing industrial sites, community amenities, or the local lifestyle, high-quality imagery is your most valuable storytelling tool.
25 Nov 2024
Workforce Development in Georgia: Insights from the Georgia Workforce Conference
Georgia companies, communities and organizations using innovative strategies and programs to address talent development needs.
Attending the Georgia Workforce Conference a fortnight ago at the Carl Vinson Institute of Government to explore workforce development in Georgia was both inspiring and insightful. Over two days, we heard from industry leaders, educators, and workforce professionals sharing ideas and solutions, and demonstrating why Georgia continues to be at the forefront of economic and workforce innovation.