News and Media
Check out the articles below for the latest news affecting business and economic development in Polk County and Northwest Georgia. Also, be sure to read our Community Spotlight, which highlights a person, event, or non-profit organization making a positive impact in our community.
Gov. Kemp: SOLARCYCLE to Create 600 Jobs in Polk County at First-of-its-Kind Solar Panel Glass Plant
For Immediate Release Thursday, February 15, 2023 Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will create more than 600 new full-time jobs in Polk County, investing an estimated $344...
Development Authority of Polk County 2022 Annual Report
The Development Authority of Polk County shared their 2022 Annual Report of economic progress to their Board and other community stakeholders at their regular monthly meeting on April 14, 2023. The leading industry sector in Polk County remains to be Manufacturing...
The Manufacturing Industry: Building Back Fast
Polk County, GA is at the heart of Advanced Manufacturing growth in the Southeast U.S. To underscore Polk County’s case for being a predictable and business-friendly capital investment destination, Georgia has been ranked the No. 1 State for Business now for the eighth consecutive year.
New Industry to Polk County acquires Cedartown Speculative Building
The Development Authority of Polk County (DAPC) is pleased to announce yet another success with Oldcastle APG’s purchase of the 100,000 sq foot Cedartown Spec-Building located in the Cedartown North Business Park. The company’s investment in Polk County will initially create 20 jobs, and 45 when at full capacity.