17 Feb 2026
Courage and Hard Decisions in Retail and Commercial Development
Some of the most important decisions a community makes are also the hardest to explain in the moment. A while back, my colleagues and I started a book club and read Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. In the book, she reflects on one of my favorite quotes by Theodore Roosevelt’s “The Man In The Arena”…
10 Feb 2026
Preciball USA Invests $17 Million in Screven County
- Preciball USA’s new facility in Screven County will create 65 skilled manufacturing jobs producing precision industrial components used in bearings, pumps, valves, and other critical applications.
- The facility, located at the GRAD-certified Screven County Industrial Park, reinforces the value of development-ready sites in attracting manufacturing investment.
26 Jan 2026
Downtowns Don’t Market Themselves: The Work Behind Great Main Streets
Great downtowns rarely happen by accident. They are the result of consistent, intentional work by local leaders, economic development professionals, business owners, and community partners who understand that their Main Street must be actively shaped, promoted, and cared for.
11 Dec 2025
Governor Kemp: Grupo Vialume Creates 150 New Manufacturing Jobs in Colquitt-Miller County
ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Grupo Vialume will invest $4.4 million in establishing its U.S. manufacturing operations in Colquitt-Miller County, creating 150 new jobs over approximately seven years.
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24 Sep 2025
Georgia No. 1 for Business for 12th Straight Year
- Georgia has been ranked the No. 1 state for business for the 12th consecutive year by Area Development magazine, setting an unmatched record of consistency and excellence in economic development.