04 Sep 2025
The Race to Be Ready: How to Turn a Location into Opportunity
Site selectors aren’t looking for perfect communities; they’re looking for prepared ones. While major metropolitan areas attract most focus regarding economic development, rural communities offer several qualities that appeal to companies: resilience, affordability, availability of resources, and long-term partnerships.
03 Sep 2025
Grants & Funding Opportunities | September 2025
Our monthly lists of grants and funding opportunities are curated to support our Georgia Energy Cities. We aim to help our communities secure essential resources, advance existing industries, and attract new businesses. Our featured funding is the Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant Program by the U.S. Department of Labor.
28 Aug 2025
Better Leaders, Better Communities: The Importance of Leadership & Training
- Leadership training strengthens local government by improving efficiency, responsiveness, and service delivery for both residents and businesses.
- Well-trained supervisors directly impact economic development by streamlining processes, supporting site readiness, and creating development-friendly environments.
- Investing in training builds a pipeline of strong leaders, ensuring continuity, stability, and a forward-thinking community that attracts business investment.
In local government, the role of supervisor extends far beyond managing daily operations or overseeing staff.
28 Aug 2025
Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG) Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Training Institute in Forsyth
- ECG breaks ground on a new 12,000-square-foot Training Institute in Forsyth, consolidating existing training sites to strengthen workforce training.
18 Aug 2025
On the Road with ECG | MEAG Power: A Regional Look at Middle Georgia
Seven Cities, One Bus, One Mission
The 21st Annual ECG | MEAG Power Economic Development Bus Tour rolled through Jackson, Fort Valley, Forsyth, Thomaston, Barnesville, Griffin, and Hampton, shining a spotlight on the growth, investments, and community-driven initiatives fueling Middle Georgia’s economy.