These days, workforce development is one of the most important business issues around the state. Local leaders all point to the challenges of ensuring a well-trained workforce, both today and in the future. The 2019 Economic Yearbook takes a look…
From the ambitious Gulch project in the heart of Atlanta to billion-dollar data center deals in the suburbs, the Metro Atlanta region continues to boom. Unemployment is low, and almost every county can brag about its project pipeline, the number…
Georgia’s Central Region is a large, diverse area with manufacturing, agriculture and logistics businesses along with new opportunities in the film industry and in the rehabilitation of classic downtowns. The region’s 25 counties are convenient to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport…
When local governments develop welcoming environments, the results benefit residents and businesses alike. Jobs are created, housing options multiply and recreational opportunities increase. Whether through partnerships with outside agencies, a focus on the environment or a commitment to fun, the…
South Metro Atlanta is booming these days. For years it’s been home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – the world’s busiest airport – along with warehousing, distribution centers and logistics operations. Now it’s branching out. Porsche’s new headquarters has raised…
It was a good year for business in Northeast Georgia. From the mountains in Hiawassee to the farmlands of Danielsville to the banks of Lake Oconee, the region continues to bounce back from the Great Recession with growth in manufacturing,…
Improving the lives of their citizens is a task most counties take seriously, but it can be hard to know where to begin. In an effort to highlight those counties that are taking the initiative and coming up with creative…
Reports of increasing economic activity, new jobs and businesses – even improvements in the housing industry – show that Georgia is continuing to make the most of the growing recovery and its status as the No. 1 state in the…
Across Northwest Georgia, the flooring industry is kicking back into gear, while new industries and businesses are taking advantage of all the region has to offer. Activity in Bartow has been through the roof over the past year, with a…
Ten years from now, energy distribution and usage in Georgia is going to look very different. A preference for alternative energy sources is growing in the business sector, fueled both by bottom-line savings and consumer demand as new technology becomes…
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