Georgia Power Community and Economic Development

4th in job growth in the country, Georgia’s Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing is a growth driver for high-tech manufacturing sectors across the state. Georgia has over 433 Plastics & Rubber Manufacturers responsible for supplying tires, retreading, and other goods to its automotive and aerospace companies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3dNeb78

25,396 (and counting!) skilled Georgians work in our state's plastics & rubber manufacturing industry. Georgia ranks 4th in the nation for Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing job growth. You can learn more here: https://bit.ly/3dNeb78

As we head into the week we're celebrating the companies who recently chose Georgia as their new home and those that are already here and growing! https://bit.ly/3440ltH

Hear more from Michael Shaffer on why Augusta plays such a vital role in Georgia's Cybersecurity boom. #NationalCybersecurityMonth #SelectGeorgia

Target, Walmart, Academy Sports, Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, General Mills, Whirlpool and AutoZone are all companies that have large warehouses and distribution centers in Georgia. Georgia is home to 36 warehouses with at least 1 million square feet of space. Find out more here: https://www.selectgeorgia.com//ind/warehouse-dist-georgia/... #selectgeorgia #logistics

This week kicks off early in-person voting across the state. Find a time that works with your schedule and go out to #Vote. Learn more about how to vote early at georgia.gov/early-voting.

Learn what's behind the industry's boom in Georgia all month long with Michael Shaffer at the Georgia Cyber Center in Augusta. #selectgeorgia #cybersecurity

Georgia Power Content Producer Heather Worthan speaks with Georgia Locations Manager Matt Chamberlin about new trends in the film industry, how they're recovering from the break, and new safety protocols. (Spoiler alert: good news, they're busy!) #GeorgiaFilm

Georgia is a Logistics Hub for Global Markets. Here a few reasons: Low operating costs Highly-skilled workers Renowned workforce training program... Georgia is home to 36 warehouses with at least 1 million square feet of space. Atlanta alone is 6th in the United States with 683 million square feet of warehouse space, both leased and available. More on Why Georgia is Perfect For Warehousing Distribution: https://www.selectgeorgia.com//ind/warehouse-dist-georgia/

Join more than 300 developers, commercial real estate brokers, elected officials, business leaders and community development experts from across the metro Atlanta region for a half-day of networking and learning about upcoming redevelopment projects, trends affecting the industry and best practices from successful redevelopment projects from around the region. This event will be 100% virtual this year - with an engaging platform that includes a virtual exhibit hall, networking rooms, and more! Register here: https://gwinnettgacoc.wliinc17.com//2020-Metro-Atl/details

Make sure you’re #VoteReady for the upcoming election. Stay up to date with current information and upcoming deadlines to be ready come November. Learn more at www.vote.org.

Watch the replay now! During the fourth installment of the series, we heard from industry experts on the current and future state of retail and mall development. The conversation featured Chuck Branch, CEO of Nextsite, and John Mulherin, Vice President of Government Relations, Hull Property Group. #communityconversations #selectgeorgia

The heart of innovation is the quest for better ways to help our companies, our communities and our consumers. 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, driving vertical integration and new product development for the mighty muscadine. #growinggeorgia #selectgeorgia