"The port plays a major role in the success of Georgia business, and we have a great relationship with them. The southeast and coast is an amazing asset for us."
- Jason Coley
Email: jfcoley@southernco.com
As Georgia Power’s Regional Economic Development Manager in the Southeast Region, Jason supports local communities through leadership development, strategic planning, existing industry retention and expansions, and with new companies considering an expansion or relocation to the area.
Jason began his career at Georgia Power in 1994. He worked in many areas of the company, including marketing, customer service, local management and engineering, before joining the Economic Development team in 2015. He has held leadership positions on several community boards, including industrial development authorities and regional commissions, and is a member of the Georgia Economic Developers Association. Jason is also a board member of Leadership Southeast Georgia.
Jason earned a bachelor’s of Business Administration from Brenau University at Kingsbay.
In his free time, he takes full advantage of the perks of living by the beautiful Georgia coast - fishing, hunting, golf, and anything on the water.
About the Southeast Region
#1
Largest Single-Terminal Container Port
Port of Savannah (GA Ports Authority 2026)
100
Miles of Coastline
Strategic Location & Connectivity
- Port of Savannah: The Port of Savannah is the second busiest U.S. container exporter and second fastest-growing seaport in the U.S.
- Air Access: Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport serves 35 nonstop markets.
- Rail Connectivity: Dedicated on-terminal rail intermodal facilities for two Class I railroads, CSX and Norfolk Southern.
Thriving Economy & Workforce
- Skilled Workforce: Home to a highly skilled and motivated workforce, with a labor force of nearly 400,000.
- Industry Leaders: Gulfstream is the region's largest private employer with 10,000 workers.
- Military Talent: Approximately 4,000 servicemen and women are exiting from Hunter Army Airfield and Fort Stewart into the workforce annually.
Innovation Ecosystem
- Spaceport: Launch to out-of-this-world places at the Camden Spaceport, which is poised to become the premier commercial spaceport on the East Coast.
- Georgia Sea Turtle Center: The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is a one-of-a-kind hospital and rehabilitation center for sea turtles.
- Center of Innovation for Logistics: The state’s Center of Innovation for Logistics connects Georgia companies to the resources they need to enhance their supply chains and bolster their global competitiveness.
Quality of Life
- Pristine Coastline: Once an exclusive private winter retreat for some of America’s most prominent families, today Jekyll Island is one of the largest land preservation projects in the southeast. Explore historical landmarks and 20-miles of bike trails after checking out highly-rated Driftwood Beach.
- Southern Charm: With its tree-lined streets and stunning architecture, Savannah – Georgia’s oldest city – radiates southern charm. Enjoy a carriage ride through one of the nation’s largest National Historic Landmark districts and finish with a leisurely stroll along River Street, which features its original cobblestones and offers prime views of ships visiting the port.
- Wildlife: Nearly a half-million acres in size, Okefenokee Swamp is a magnificent environment to explore, with something for travelers of all abilities. Choose from hiking trails and wildlife drives to boardwalks and canoe or motorboat trips through some 120 miles of prehistoric canals.
