Southwest Georgia: Brimming with Opportunities
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In Southwest Georgia, new jobs, retail and housing are creating economic opportunities across the…
Southwest Georgia has long been known for the production of pecans, peanuts and cotton, and the tremendous contribution of its agricultural industry to the economic success of Georgia. But new and perhaps unexpected things are happening here, too. [caption id="attachment_71185"…
Agriculture has defined and dominated Southwest Georgia’s economic landscape for generations. Whether owning or working on farms or some other ag-adjacent industry, nearly everyone in the region has a financial connection to the land. And as an industry, agriculture remains…
Some might say that rural areas are lacking crucial amenities necessary for attracting new business and industry. But economic developers flaunt what they have: available land and other natural resources, a trainable workforce and unmatched outdoor recreational opportunities, among other…
Southwest Georgia has gained momentum since the start of the pandemic — ask any economic development leader in the region. This highly rural area of the state has attracted newcomers and expanded local businesses to the tune of hundreds of…
Economic development leaders across Southwest Georgia are all singing the same tune this year as they welcome continued growth in various forms, from population increases to new and expanding industries. With total investments in the hundreds of millions and new…
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