Macon | Bibb County: Building a Future
Civic leaders in Macon-Bibb County are…
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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.…
Douglas County | Douglasville: Hitting Its Stride
Douglas County began as a little-known Atlanta suburb that was more of a sleepy bedroom community, but it…
Cobb County: Knocking It Out of the Park
Cobb County had a winning year in 2025, and the state’s third largest county aims to build on that success.…
Southwest Georgia: Brimming with Opportunities
In Southwest Georgia, new jobs, retail and housing are creating economic opportunities across the…
Newton County: A Spirit of Collaboration
In September 2025, electric vehicle maker Rivian finally broke ground on its future manufacturing facility in Stanton Springs, an industrial park just south of Interstate 20 in Newton County. Expected to create 7,500 jobs by 2030, the multibillion-dollar facility is…
Remaking Downtown: From SoDo to GSU
Former U.S. Speaker of the House Tip O’Neal famously said “all politics is local” – and while that may not be true today, it still holds for development. Literally, of course, at ground level, all development is local – though…
DeKalb County | Global County
Atlanta has long called itself the “world’s next great city,” and its large number of diverse multinational residents…
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…
Business Friendly; Lifestyle Fun
In June, Greater Hall County Chamber officials took part in not one, but two kagami…
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