June 2010
Success Brings Success
The rumble coming from the south side of Columbus to the tune of $2 million a day in construction work at Ft. Benning makes it seem as though the city is humming like a jet getting ready for takeoff.
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April 2010
West Central: Turning Point
West Central Georgia is at a turning point, as the region absorbs the staggering new changes that will increase its population by some 30,000 over the next several years.
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June 2009
Columbus: A New Economy
Gearing up for Kia and military expansion
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April 2009
Right Time, Right Place
As expected, the nearly $1 billion Kia plant in West Point has gone a long way toward helping insulate west central Georgia from the national economic nastiness. The plant is not only set to open on schedule this fall, but plans to go ahead with making Sorento SUVs at a time when most car companies are scaling back their sports utility lines.
Muscogee County Per Capita Personal Income has increased from $26,848 in 2001 to $37,229 in 2008—Up 39% Muscogee County Per Capita Personal Income of $37,229, is 11% greater than the State of Georgia at $33,408 in 2008.
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March 2009
Speedy Recovery For Columbus
Over the next four years, Fort Benning’s growth will generate 17,000 jobs. Kia will account for more than 13,000.
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