In 2023, Warner Robins’ economy should outperform both the state and the nation, adding jobs despite the recession. My forecast reflects the presence of the Robins Air Base, recent economic development success, solid population growth, a good match of the…
Across Central Georgia, counties are increasingly focused on using their natural assets to build a vibrant economy. By plugging into the rising demand for clean energy, expanding the infrastructure needed to attract people and companies and developing historic sites to…
One of the most successful solutions to the lack of housing for people with lower incomes pops up on TV screens each August when the top 30 golfers tee off in the PGA TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club…
Southern hospitality and economic vitality go well together. In the heart of Macon, in the heart of Georgia, that pairing shows fresh promise with the opening of the first new downtown hotel in more than half a century. The $39…
Women are leading Georgia businesses in record numbers, from ascending to the C-suite to building their own companies to taking the torch from previous generations of family-owned companies. According to the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC), an estimated 42% of…
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…
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…
In Central Georgia, the local is often international. A bevy of companies from places like Canada, Germany and Japan have found homes here in this region. Locals have also learned that what happens thousands of miles away can show up…
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