Southwest Georgia: Brimming with Opportunities
In Southwest Georgia, new jobs, retail and housing are creating economic opportunities across the…
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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…
Growing With Intention
North Fulton is a region that thrives from the uniqueness of its cities. Municipal and business leaders are proud of recent progress, but they recognize…
Gwinnett County | Modern-Day Melting Pot
Gwinnett County is one of the 10 most diverse counties in the country, according to the U.S.…
Darien | McIntosh County: Hidden Gem
For decades, McIntosh County has been a sleepy place, drowsing away on marsh banks and under live oaks. Darien, the county’s only municipality (and tied with Augusta as Georgia’s second-oldest city) essentially remains a working shrimping village. The county hosts…
Albany | Dougherty County: Building Momentum
While national economic trends remain uncertain, Albany’s focus on long-term revitalization is unwavering. Mayor Bo Dorough is taking an active approach to reversing population decline and reinvigorating…
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