21 Oct 2026
Blue Bird Invests $300 Million in Peach County
- Blue Bird Corporation will invest an estimated $300 million in a new manufacturing facility in Fort Valley, creating 375 new jobs over the next three years.
- They will convert a former manufacturing site into a 1-million-square-foot facility that produces Type C school buses, with construction expected to begin in early 2027.
19 Oct 2026
01 Oct 2026
Grants & Funding Opportunities | October 2026
To help support our Georgia Energy Cities and their economic development efforts, ECG’s Office of Economic & Community Development has compiled this month’s list of available grants and funding opportunities.
23 Sep 2026
Georgia Remains No. 1 for Business
- Georgia has once again been named the No. 1 State for Business by Area Development magazine, extending its record-setting streak to 13 consecutive years.
- Earning top marks for access to skilled manufacturing labor, a cooperative and responsive government, and overall speed to market reinforces the state’s competitive advantage for business investment.
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.