Tips for community leaders on building a retail growth strategy in Georgia and how Georgia Power Economic Development can support your plan.

In Habersham, local leaders are leveling up workforce development.

Ankerpak was founded 2003 in Columbus, Georgia. Owner John Anker already had a long background in box sales, so manufacturing his own boxes and doing contract packaging and shipping for other companies was a natural fit.

Pickleball in Georgia is growing it's fanbase and in Reynolds at Oconee Lake it strengthens community.

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Economic development partners across Georgia are helping develop the state's talent pipeline through local workforce development programs. In this interview hosted by Gilmer Leads partners, we meet with two graduates who share their experience touring businesses and meeting with community leaders.

FilmHedge provides financing to Film and TV producers in Georgia. Learn more about how it works, the economic impact of film, and meet the man behind the company.

South Metro is proud to welcome this new business that's already benefitting the community in big ways.

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.

Georgia Power's Economic Development team takes workforce development seriously when growing Georgia. Meet Teresa, a Georgia Power professional who spent some time learning more about the industry, partnerships, and the mission of our team.