Liberty County: A Celebration of Liberty
When the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary this…
Hyundai Motor Group
Prospects for Savannah
Despite a backdrop of spiking oil prices and the recent retreat from the globalization of markets, Savannah’s prospects for economic growth are very good for many reasons: Significant economic development project announcements will provide a solid foundation for growth. Savannah’s…
Economic Development Around the State
Home Services: Authority Brands is establishing its new headquarters, dubbed Franchisee Success Center, in Cobb County. The $13 million investment will create 390 new jobs over the next several years. The home services franchisor, which has 15 brands spanning essential residential…
Savannah | Chatham County: Entering a Global Era
Savannah is well known for its colonial charm and cinematic appeal, but major manufacturing and tourism industries, along with an increasing…
Economic Development Around the State: Hyundai Motor Group Grand Opening & CNN Center Downtown News
Up and Running: After years of planning and construction, the massive $12.6 billion dollar Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant celebrated its official grand opening in March. In advance of the celebration, Hyundai announced it is also increasing production from 300,000 to 500,000 units a…
Made in Georgia: Manufacturing Excellence
Georgia is well known for a variety of different businesses and industries, like agriculture – which produces our famous Georgia peaches, pecans and peanuts – and entertainment, which has led to the nickname “Hollywood of the South.” The state is…
Southeast Georgia: Blossoming Ecosystem
When South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group announced in May 2022 its intention to build a $5.4 billion plant to produce electric vehicles in Bryan County, the jolt it sent through Southeast Georgia proved electric, too. Proximity to the ports of…
East Central: Preparing for the Future
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…
Northwest Georgia: Steadily Pushing Forward
The mountainous terrain of Northwest Georgia makes for a steep hill to climb in terms of developing this region. But this community is up for the challenge. Billions of dollars in investment is headed for the hills this year in…
Economic Development Around the State
Jobs and Investment: During the first half of the current fiscal year (July 1–Dec. 31), Georgia saw 218 locations or expansions that are expected to create some 17,500 new jobs and more than $13 billion in investment throughout the state. The majority…
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