08 Jul 2026
Grants & Funding Opportunities | July 2026
Between the heat of summer and the busyness of the season, it can be easy to miss grants and funding opportunities available to your community right now. Hello July! Our funding opportunities for the month are curated to help you secure essential resources, advance existing industries, and attract new businesses and investment. Our featured funding this month is from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
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.
19 May 2026
City of Douglas Receives National Excellence Award at ICSC Las Vegas Conference
- The City of Douglas, Georgia, received the ICSC Excellence in Community Advancement Award at ICSC Las Vegas, recognizing its Douglas Square/T.A.D. redevelopment initiative on the national stage.
- The project transformed a vacant former high school site into a thriving 360,000 sq. ft. retail destination, generating over $40 million in private investment and up to 275 permanent jobs.
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.
17 Apr 2026
Industrial Development in 2026: 3 Things Driving Location Decisions
Industrial recruitment hasn’t slowed down!
In recent years, disruption has heavily influenced location strategies due to pandemic shocks, supply chain breakdowns, inflation, interest rate swings, and policy uncertainties. And yet, projects haven’t stopped. They’ve just gotten sharper because site selection has become faster, stricter, and riskier.