The Georgia Smart Communities Challenge provides an opportunity for communities in Georgia to receive funding and support that enable them to envision, explore and plan for their “smart” futures. This Georgia Tech-led initiative, launched in 2018, brings together industry and public agencies to help local governments implement smart development.

Listen to our Community Development Manager, Elyse Davis, reflect on her twenty years as a Chamber CEO!

For 21 consecutive years, Georgia Power has earned a spot on Site Selection magazine's list of "Top Utilities in Economic Development." That's more than any other utility in the country. It's our ongoing focus on greater impact and innovation that helps us earn this recognition year after year.

South Georgia is plugged into what's next for industry

Meghan is the person you call when you need something created. If there's a concept but it needs vision, she's who you call. She's an incredible partner in economic development.

Keeping up with some of our favorite economic developers: Marion Phillips

From billion dollar operations to family-owned, small businesses, WTC Savannah is making global connections

We caught up with some Atlanta folks hanging out at the ChooseATL House at SXSW this year and chatted about what makes the ATL special

Meet team members from Georgia Power Community & Economic Development

Beyond housing, Statesboro is also giving newcomers and existing residents other appealing reasons to live, work, and play downtown. They're improving amenities like the Averitt Arts Center, which offers all kinds of classes, art shows, and performances. The city just opened a long-awaited dog park- a true collaborative effort- the Humane Society sold sponsorship bricks, the Blue Mile Foundation built the fence, Youth Leadership Bulloch and Statesboro High School built the pavilions, and the city planted trees and installed benches and swings.