Coastal Georgia

Georgia Ports Weather Economy, Expand

The Georgia Ports Authority is adding capacity, buying massive $8 million cranes and boasting what few if any of its peers can say about 2008 – a small gain in cargo volume over th

Port, Transportation Boost Coastal Manufacturing

A Portuguese maker of power transformers will bring nearly 700 jobs to Effingham County and boost a regional manufacturing base already distinguished for its diversity.

Region Creates A Down-Home Feel

The community of Darien – population 1,800 – has a lot going for it, including the distinction of having four individual rivers flowing through it.

Georgia Ports Weather Economy, Expand

Port, Transportation Boost Coastal Manufacturing

Region Creates A Down-Home Feel

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Living and Working in Coastal Georgia

Coastal Georgia encompasses 10 counties – the coastal counties of Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty and McIntosh and the inland counties of Bulloch, Effingham, Long and Screven. A diversity of economic opportunities, two major ports and two sprawling military installations call Coastal Georgia home. The region has a diverse economy that includes strong manufacturing, trade and transportation, hospitality, military, education and health care.

Business Climate

Full Speed Ahead for Coastal Georgia

A flagging national economy is not taking the wind out of Coastal Georgia’s sails. “You can’t let up,” says Allen Burns, executive director of the Coastal Regional Commission. “Good enough never is, FULL ARTICLE

Education

Coastal Ga. Colleges Keep Labor Pool Stocked

Businesses considering a relocation to or expansion in Coastal Georgia don’t have to wonder whether they’ll have enough skilled workers to get the job done. An extensive education network includes FULL ARTICLE

Health

Coastal Georgia Hospitals Build Reputation for Excellence

Coastal Georgia is canvassed by a comprehensive health-care system that includes state-of-the-art research hospitals, award-winning care options and dedicated community involvement. The two-hospital FULL ARTICLE

Success Stories

Coastal Ga. Rural Hospitals Offer Top-Shelf Care When it comes to availability of quality health care, Coastal Georgia’s smaller communities don’t take a back seat to more populous locales. FULL ARTICLE	Military Bases Help Keep Coastal Economy in Step With growth by land and by sea, the military in Coastal Georgia continues to be a major economic force. At Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Camden FULL ARTICLE
Coastal Colleges Give Lift to Business Community Whether it’s workforce development, employee training, certificate programs or research and development, business and industry in Coastal Georgia FULL ARTICLE	Business Award Winner Minds His Own Beeswax Mind your own beeswax, Ted Dennard. The Savannah businessman has built Savannah Bee Co. from a home-based enterprise into a national brand in just FULL ARTICLE