Augusta’s economy has major positives: the U.S. Army Cyber Command at Fort Gordon, the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, a focus on healthcare, strong postsecondary education institutions, retiree-based economic development and low costs of living and doing business. In…
Macon Expansion: Paper products manufacturer Irving Tissue is expanding to the tune of $600 million in Macon. The expansion will add a third paper-making machine, more converting lines and a fully automated warehouse, increasing annual manufacturing capacity by 75,000 metric…
Counties in East Central Georgia look to two powerful economic engines. To the north is the long-established metro of Augusta with its large industries, educational institutions and military installations. Southeast is the emerging megasite where automaker Hyundai Motor Group is…
A remarkable and deliberate shift occurred in Georgia’s automotive industry over the past five years and accelerated in the last 24 months. Seemingly almost out of nowhere, an entire electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem began to flourish. Since 2020, the state…
While industries from distribution to cybersecurity have continued to grow in Georgia’s East Central region, more and more conservation-minded sectors are taking hold there as well. Two major recycling companies, Aurubis and PureCycle, are building plants in the Augusta area…
Electric News: Rivian is investing $5 billion into a carbon-conscious campus in Stanton Springs to manufacture electric adventure vehicles. In the largest single economic development investment in state history, the company will create approximately 7,500 jobs. Construction will begin this…
The true impact of the pandemic on East Central Georgia depends on where you are and what you do. While it had a devastating effect on a broad swath of retail, restaurants, tourism and hospitality, manufacturing has come roaring back…
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