16 May 2025
Economic Development Week: The Power of Partnerships
So, #EconDevWeek has come to an end but it got us thinking… about the amazing work that economic development pros are doing in our Georgia Energy Cities. You know… the folks behind the scenes forging partnerships like the collaborations between utility companies, Development Authorities, schools, and local governments that have led to some incredible outcomes.
21 Apr 2025
Retail Demand Is Still Strong!
If you’ve been keeping tabs on recent retail news, chances are you’ve heard several retail brands, Big Lots, Forever 21, Joann Fabrics, Party City, and others, made headlines with closures. Although these closures raise concerns, the truth is that demand for retail space is still high!
26 Feb 2025
Building Stronger Communities: Key Housing Strategies for 2025 and Beyond
Did you know that in 2024, KB Advisory Group estimated that Georgia needs an additional 714,779 housing units to meet its current housing needs?
ESRI’s Business Analyst estimates that roughly 322,000 housing units were built in Georgia from 2010 to 2020.
24 Sep 2024
Gen Z and Alpha: Embracing Blue-Collar Opportunities
With Tech Skills and Hands-On Innovation, Younger Generations Are Choosing Apprenticeships and Trade Careers to Build Georgia’s Workforce of the Future.
Contrary to popular belief, blue-collar jobs are not fading away— accounting for 22.7% of total employment (Esri, 2024).
24 Jun 2024
Community Visioning: A Case Study
Welcome to the final segment of our Community Visioning series! So far, we’ve discussed the importance of Community Visioning and Implementing Your Community Vision. In this final part, we will explore how grants can be utilized to help implement specific projects and goals, as was the case with the City of Whigham, and how that aligns with the community’s collective vision.