Change Makers: Six Georgia Counties Lead Innovation
Each year, ACCG, a nonprofit organization of the state’s county governments, presents the County Excellence Awards…
Troup County
West Central: Urban and Rural Gamechangers
So many great things are happening in Columbus, the city is sharing them with the world. Uptown Columbus is partnering with 20 business leaders who are expressing their passion for Georgia’s second-largest city on YouTube. Even before all videos were…
Outfitting the Toolbox
You don’t have to leave the community to have a job. Getting that message out is part of the workforce education mission in each of Georgia’s 159 counties, says Anna Chafin, CEO of the Development Authority of Bryan County. And…
Harris County: Driven to Success
Don’t let the size of Harris County fool you. Recent growth in residential construction and the continued arrival of industries supplying the KIA plant just over the county line have aligned to signal a brighter future than was on the…
West Central: Enduring Action, Economic Edge
Look to the west and you’ll find lots of movement, from headquarters moving in to products moving out. And sustainability projects and initiatives, with all of their economic, environmental and equitable benefits, are propelling the West Central region of the…
2021 Economic Yearbook: West Central
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…
LaGrange | Troup County: Creating a Sustainable Future
Sustainability can be an overused word in economic development. But leaders in Troup County and the city of LaGrange are embracing the concept and its benefits, whether through business and industrial developments like the 10,000-acre Georgia International Business Park (GIBP)…
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