07 Nov 2025
Young Gamechangers Graduates 2025 Class
- ECG ED Team attended the 2025 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers cohort graduation, where team members Jon McBrayer and Morgan Ferguson presented their final recommendations concluding the 8-month program.
At ECG, delivering excellence for our communities means more than providing expertise; it’s also about encouraging our team members to step into statewide spaces that inspire collaboration, leadership, and new ideas for community advancement.
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.
27 Jun 2025
Out & About in Newnan & Fairburn: ECG | MEAG Power 2nd Pop Up Bus Tour
Contrary to what you’ve heard, Economic development isn’t a desk job; it’s a boots-on-the-ground effort. This was the case once again during our 2nd Annual ECG | MEAG Power Pop-Up Bus Tour, where we hit the road to explore our #GAEnergyCities of Newnan & Coweta County and the City of Fairburn & South Fulton County.
23 Jun 2025
Georgia is Built for Aerospace: Paris Air Show
When it comes to aerospace, Georgia isn’t just part of the conversation, it’s helping shape the future of the industry. With a powerful mix of top-tier talent, globally connected infrastructure, and a longstanding reputation for being business-friendly, the state continues to attract companies looking to innovate, manufacture, and expand.
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.