Like the sounds of the high-powered motors that will eventually pulse the air at the Georgia International Raceway Park in Sumter County, the economic engines of West Central Georgia are off to a good start for 2015. The primary economic…
Christy Simo writes about economic development, including a $200-million biomass plant in Albany and Caesarstone expanding in Richmond Hill.
Throughout the Metro Atlanta region, you can see the signs of economic growth. From retail stores filling out strip centers in Barrow County to a new Braves stadium in Cobb and sprawling corporate campuses in Perimeter, the signs all point…
In an area challenged by mountainous topography, limited traditional assets and lack of much interstate access, the counties of Northeast Georgia continue to find value in teaming up to attract new industry to the region. From the North Georgia Net-work…
The adage, “you have to spend money to make money,” could describe Georgia’s East Central region, with millions being invested in new facilities, roads and jobs. A $500,000 grant – awarded by the OneGeorgia Authority in late 2014 – is…
At the end of last year, the news finally arrived that many Georgia businesses and politicians – especially those in Southeast Georgia – have been waiting two decades to hear: The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project was approved. The project will…
Christy Simo covers economic development, including NCR’s move from Duluth to Midtown Atlanta and Tyson Foods expanding in Vienna.
Its no secret that across Georgia and the nation, people are flocking to downtown city centers once again, drawn by historic architecture, walkability, and unique and creative small businesses. But what you may not know is that for more than…
Georgia is known for a lot of things – peanuts, peaches, beautiful coastlines, bustling cities and mountain retreats. It’s also known for having a lot of counties – with 159, it’s second only to Texas. And that makes for a…
When travel is as easy as jumping in a car and driving a few hours to try someplace new, how do you get people to put your town on their must-see list? How do you draw the tourists who will…
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