Southwest: Solid Signs
In the fertile fields of Southwest Georgia, there’s more growing than just crops. Optimism has taken root as signs are starting to signal a good year – or at least a better year – for economic growth. After several…
Georgia Trend - April 2012
East Central: Going Forward
An improving economy is evident in East Central Georgia as the state’s second largest metro area and several of its smallest rural counties report increasing jobs due to new industry and expansions of existing industries. Other counties continue to…
Central: Feeding A Recovery
Not every Georgia county can claim a company that has as its sole purpose saving children’s lives, but in Ben Hill County, Mana has taken Georgia’s signature crop and put it to lofty use. Mana produces peanut paste, a…
West Central: On The Upswing
From existing companies expanding to the Kia juggernaut that is enticing more industry to the region, West Central Georgia is seeing a resurgence of activity. “The hottest spots right now obviously are the northern part of the region around…
Northeast: Making Strides
The entire Northeast Georgia region got a big boost with the announcement that Caterpillar Inc., which makes construction and mining equipment, will locate a new manufacturing facility on the old Orkin site in Clarke and Oconee counties. The one-million-square-foot…
Northwest: Coming Back
Northwest Georgia will always be tied to carpet, the No. 1 industry of the region. But it isn’t just jobs lost in the carpet industry that must be replaced: The closing of Blue Bird Corporation’s school bus manufacturing facility…
Metro Atlanta: Ready To Take Off
Metro Atlanta economic development specialists are encouraged by continuing expansion among existing companies and see prospects for 2012 poised for takeoff – and not just at the airport, where the long-awaited new international terminal is opening in May. “We’ve…
2012 Economic Yearbook: Turning The Corner
Georgia Trend’s annual region-by-region look at the state’s economy.
Community Benefits
It’s always a little awkward for Paul Hinchey when they grab his wrist and pump his hand and tell him how much they appreciate the care. Then they’re gone, whole families out the door, stitched and mended, to home…
Energizing The South
There is no telling where Tom Fanning would have ended up if injuries hadn’t kept him out of the United States Military Academy. Twice. But it’s a sure bet he wouldn’t be doing what he’s doing now. Fanning became…
