Economics

As the second largest metro area in Georgia with more than 600,000 residents, Augusta continues to grow. In fact, Augusta has experienced a notable 26% population growth over the past two decades. There are several business trends and economic factors attracting more and more people to the area. One of the largest economic drivers in Augusta is the government. Fort Eisenhower has long played a significant role in spurring local growth as it brings military families, contractors, and other skilled workers to the area. Fort Eisenhower’s population has doubled over

Meta, one of the top five U.S.-based information technology companies, will build a new data center in Sage Mill Industrial Park. Rounding out the top five are Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple and Microsoft. “Meta’s decision to locate its newest operation in Aiken County is a major win for South Carolina’s thriving technology industry. Meta’s $800 million investment will significantly impact our economy, creating valuable jobs and further driving innovation. We look forward to building a strong partnership with Meta that will benefit our communities and enhance our state’s reputation as

Georgia’s governor is holding a series of roundtable discussions to understand the impact insurance costs are having on the state’s businesses. The first of the three scheduled sessions focused on the impact the state’s civil litigation climate, along with the cost and availability of coverage, has on the businesses. Gov. Brian Kemp (R) said the ultimate goal of tort reform is to stabilize the costs for Georgia citizens and businesses, as well as ensuring multiple insurance companies are providing coverage in the state. “Right now, everyone across the country, including