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  • Ellijay, Georgia welcomes a wave of new entrepreneurs and industry opportunities.

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    – Georgia's apple capital is supporting a wave of new entrepreneurs and creating the programs and places to help them thrive.

  • Discover Tifton’s Unique Third Places

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    – Explore Tifton's vibrant community "third places" like Gray Ghost Comics! Learn how these spaces foster local connections, economic growth, and creativity. Watch our interview on SelectGeorgia.com.

  • Eatonton, Georgia: It’s a great place to be and a great time to be here.

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    – Discover why business owners are choosing Eatonton, Georgia. Nestled between the stunning Lakes Sinclair and Oconee, this charming historic town offers proximity to top universities, innovation hubs, and …

  • Q&A with Jason and Jacob Dunn of Fitzgerald, Georgia

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    – We chat with Fitzgerald's Jason Dunn about economic development, family ties, and life in rural Georgia.

  • Meet this year's CREATE communities

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    – Empower your community with Georgia Power’s CREATE initiative. Discover how we help rural Georgia foster economic development and small business growth, strengthening local resilience and improving quality of …

  • The CREATE Cohort graduates in Gainesville, GA

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    – The final CREATE (Cultivating Rural Entrepreneurs And Transforming Economies) cohort session took place in Gainesville, GA to share how they will sustain their entrepreneurial ecosystems moving forward!

  • The CREATE Cohort is Springing into Action!

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    – The first CREATE ( Cultivating Rural Entrepreneurs And Transforming Economies) cohort came together in Macon, GA to share updates on entrepreneurship plans.

  • CREATE-ing an Entrepreneur Ecosystem

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    – The first CREATE ( Cultivating Rural Entrepreneurs And Transforming Economies) cohort meets in Rome, Georgia to share updates and growth in their entrepreneurship strategy.

  • Dreamers Color Rome's River District

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    – Learn more about the entrepreneurs, makers and artists that are leading the way in the River District in Rome, Georgia.

  • Meet Some 'Berry' Talented Entrepreneurs

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    – Travel 75 miles north of Atlanta and you’ll find the world’s largest contiguous college campus – 27,000 acres, in fact. But peel back the layers on Berry College’s …

  • Hometown Heroes: Vanessa Wagner

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    – Meet Vanessa Wagner of the Golden Isles Development Authority

  • Good Vibes Flow in Downtown Valdosta

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    – Located in a century-old brick building with imposing Renaissance arched windows, Georgia Beer Company was founded by Chris Jones and Jack “J. Ryce” Martin, classmates from Valdosta State …

  • Caffeinating Coastal Connections in Georgia

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    – Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups …

  • Farming for the future in Georgia

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    – Read more about White Oak Pastures method of innovative farming in southeast Georgia.

  • Georgia's Goldmine: Entrepreneurs

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    – An architect by training, Eric Parker built a clubhouse like none you’ve ever imagined – a space that brings together people, cities and companies to fuel learning, big …

  • Muscadine Products Corporation (MPC): 6th generation farm

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    – Since the late 1700s, the Paulks have sowed their souls into South Georgia. Today, sixth generation farmer Chris Paulk is carrying his family legacy forward as chief innovator, …

  • Doing Right By Doing Good

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    – Public innovation opens doors to solve some of the biggest challenges in society. A social worker turned social entrepreneur with an eye for disruptive technology, did just that. …