MNN - News Update July 1 - 15, 2025
Enjoy this deep, county-by-county roundup of all confirmed manufacturing and economic development news in Georgia during July 2025
Episode Notes
Here is a deep, county-by-county roundup of all confirmed manufacturing and economic development news in Georgia during July 2025 (July 1–15), based on top state, county, company, and media sources:
1. McIntosh County (Darien)
Ti Cold & Karis Cold break ground on $60 M cold-storage facility
Ti Cold and Karis Cold broke ground July 9 on a 300,000 sq ft PermaCold Logistics facility at Tidewaters Industrial Park (GRAD-certified). The 50‑ft-clearance warehouse will hold 30,000+ pallets, feature eco-friendly refrigeration, and create ~50 jobs—boosting rural coastal logistics. thedariennews.net+10Fleet Owner+10The Current+10
2. Upson County (Thomaston)
Brightmark advances $950 M Circularity Center amid local objections
Brightmark continues pushing its 2.5 million‑sq‑ft plastic-to-fuel recycling “Circularity Center” project in Thomaston. Project promises advanced‑manufacturing and ~200 jobs. However, residents voice concerns about emissions, health, and truck traffic. Construction planned for 2025–2027. Recycling Monster+9360news.com+9Brightmark+9
3. Washington County (Sandersville/Tennille)
Georgia Hi‑Lo Trail secures land, plans groundbreaking
The Georgia Hi‑Lo Trail nonprofit secured rights-of-way in Washington County for a 4‑mile scenic, tourism-linked path between Sandersville and Tennille. Phase 1 groundbreaking scheduled for July 27, boosting rural recreation infrastructure and possible manufacturing spin-offs (e.g., trail outfitter suppliers). The Georgia Hi-Lo Trail+9Georgia Trend Magazine+913WMAZ+9
4. Bartow County (Cartersville/Cartersville area)
Ecocycle by Qcells prepares solar-panel recycling facility
Ecocycle, a Qcells subsidiary, is planning a solar-panel recycling plant in Cartersville. The facility will process ~500,000 panels annually, reclaiming aluminum, glass, silver, and copper—supporting both clean‑energy manufacturing and sustainable materials recovery in the region. Hoodline+2Georgia Trend Magazine+2
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