Indoor Ag: Pete’s, a California-based green-house grower, is investing $18 million in its first eastern U.S. indoor, controlled-environment agriculture facility in Warner Robins. The indoor growing facility requires 90% less land and water compared to traditional farming. Troup County Auto:…
The heart of Georgia will play a major role in the recovery of the Peach State, which will exceed the national average in employment growth and inflation-adjusted Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2021, according to the Georgia Economic Outlook. The…
As the world slowly grinds back toward a new normal, rural areas with solid infrastructure like the West Central Georgia region are well positioned for the post-pandemic economy. With ample space and an inexpensive cost of living, the area is…
Everyone in just about every industry in every location in the world was forced to make major adjustments to their daily lives beginning in the spring of last year. New habits were established in record time as people pulled together…
To find evidence of growth in Macon and Bibb County, one has only to drive through the area on Interstate 75. Near downtown and the intersection of I-75 and I-16, a massive construction project is widening roads to prepare for…
These are different times across the world, in the state of Georgia and in each of the eight South Fulton County cities. The famous Chick-fil-A Dwarf House, which celebrates the history of the College Park-based restaurant chain, features a statue…
South Fulton County offers up a mix of distribution facilities and warehouses filled with the e-commerce goods that are keeping folks stocked as they stay home. The area is also home to historic sites, higher education institutions, small businesses, hotels,…
For Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the impact of the coronavirus pandemic resembles the steep decline of a roller coaster. The world’s busiest and North America’s most efficient airport at the end of last year became nearly deserted a few…
By most measures, 2020 was shaping up to be a banner year for international trade in Georgia. The state was coming off another record-breaking year in trade and exports, celebrating an all-time high of $41.2 billion in exports and $143.3…
Numbers don’t tell the whole story about a region’s economic health, but it’s a place to start when it comes to global trade. For example, the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) lists 2,600 internationally owned establishments and 78 consulates and trade…
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