The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced that Douglas will host the first Georgia|2050tour on April 1 at the Martin Centre 109 E Ashley St at 10:30 AM. This is the first of five confirmed host communities. The confirmed host communities and tour dates are available below. More host communities will be scheduled in the future.

Members of the press who want to cover any of the Georgia|2050 tour stops must submit their registration by clicking here.

During the tour, the Georgia Chamber will engage with business leaders in every corner of the state on how the Georgia Chamber is implementing Georgia|2050, a new five-year strategic plan to ensure Georgia remains a beacon of economic opportunity through 2050 and beyond.  

Georgia|2050 is built around five Prosperity Pillars: Talent and Workforce Preparedness, Infrastructure and Energy, Competitiveness and Economic Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Regional Prosperity and Healthy Communities. Over the next five years, all of the Georgia Chamber’s events, programs, policies, Foundation research, and advocacy will align with the Prosperity Pillars outlined in Georgia|2050.

The confirmed Georgia|2050 host communities are:  

• April 1 in Douglas
• May 28 in Dahlonega
• June 3 in Statesboro
• June 12 in West Point 

Ed Elkins, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Norfolk Southern and 2025 Chair of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce said:

“Georgia has a strong business climate in part because of the integration of the statewide business community, economic development authorities, and elected officials. With Georgia|2050, the Georgia Chamber will build on that success and ensure our grandchildren can enjoy the same opportunities we have today. Norfolk Southern is proud to contribute to Georgia’s future economic success through year one of Georgia|2050.”

Chris Clark, CCE, President & CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce said:

“Thanks to the visionary leadership of our 2024 Chair, Pedro Cherry, and 2025 Chair, Ed Elkins, the Georgia Chamber proudly launched Georgia|2050—a bold, strategic initiative designed to shape the future of our state. Through Georgia|2050, we’re equipping our members with the tools and insights they need to achieve their business goals while helping ensure Georgia’s legacy of economic excellence endures for generations. 2025 is the start of a journey that will define Georgia’s next 25 years. The Georgia Chamber is excited to begin that journey, and to partner with everyone working to ensure Georgia remains a beacon of opportunity and prosperity.”