Visible Momentum: Metro Atlanta CIDs
Across South Metro Atlanta, economic development is no longer defined solely by major projects and capital…
Author: Kristen Soles McCrackin
2026 Economic Yearbook
Georgia’s fiscal year 2026, which began in July, has been one of record-breaking achievement. As many regions ramp up construction to support the manufacturing and artificial intelligence sectors, both domestic and international corporations are taking notice, launching new operations throughout…
South Metro Atlanta: The Next Chapter
For decades, South Metro Atlanta has been defined by proximity – close to the world’s busiest airport, threaded by major interstates and anchored by logistics and distribution. Today, that geography still matters, but it no longer tells the whole story.…
Dalton | Whitfield County: Small-Town Vibe with Global Ties
Dalton is a city where tradition, diversity and innovation live side by side. Known as the Flooring Capital of the World and affectionately celebrated by locals as SoccerTown USA, the city – which is 53% Hispanic – is home to…
Georgia Trend 2025 40 Under 40
Every year, Georgia Trend asks for you to nominate impressive, hardworking, community-minded people under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the state. And boy, do you deliver. Our team then has the tough task of narrowing…
Americus | Sumter County: The Americus Advantage
In the heart of Southwest Georgia, the small town of Americus has quietly emerged as a model for rural economic transformation. Once struggling…
Madison | Morgan County: Charming and Industrious
Madison is known for its stately homes with beautiful gardens lining historic streets. It might seem like a remnant of simpler times, when it was common for people to sit on their front porch and greet neighbors walking by. And…
McDonough | Henry County: More Than Meets the Eye
If you pause in Henry County to take more than a passing glance, you may be surprised by how much there is to discover.…
Newnan | Coweta County: Town and Country
Founded in 1825, Coweta County was at one time one of the wealthiest communities in the country due to its manufacturing industry. That same industry is helping it thrive today. The county, located about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta, is…
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