Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council https://credcga.org Conyers Rockdale. Right Place. Right Time. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:46:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Junior Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council https://credcga.org/junior-conyers-rockdale-economic-development-council/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:13:32 +0000 https://credcga.org/?p=6617
The Junior Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council (Jr. CREDC) was created to provide opportunities, experience, and a meaningful voice for young people living, working, serving, and/or doing business in the Conyers/Rockdale community.

As a member of Jr. CREDC, you will contribute to decisions and discussions about business conditions, industry, general welfare, and trade in Rockdale County and the City of Conyers, Georgia.

Through the council, students learn about economic development, engage with the community, and develop projects that contribute to the advancement of Rockdale County.
Jr. CREDC is in partnership with the Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council.
Requirements for Jr. CREDC Applicants:
  • Must be a current high school student (grades 9–12) residing in or attending school in Rockdale County
  • Demonstrated interest in business, leadership, or community development
  • Able to commit to regular meetings and participate in council projects/events
  • Maintain good academic standing
  • Provide letters of recommendation
Applications close September 23, 2025.

Click here to apply
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Holder – Moody – Bryson – Soveriegn, a Joint Venture, invites you to a virtual outreach event highlighting the Concourse D Widening project – the first of its kind at the airport. This session will cover the project scope, anticipated timeline, and subcontractor opportunities.

Virtual Outreach Event
September 22nd @ 4:30pm

Agenda Highlights
• Concourse D Widening Expansion
• Project Status & Updates
• Meet with Decision Makers
• Learn About Project Subcontractor Opportunities
• EBO Participation Requirements & Strat1egy

Download Flyer Here
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The Development Authority of Rockdale County (DARC) held its annual board retreat from June 25–27, 2025 at Serenbe, an award-winning wellness and agri-focused community located in Palmetto, Georgia. This multi-day session brought together DARC board members and CREDC support staff for strategic planning, performance review, and forward-thinking discussions that will shape Rockdale County’s economic development priorities for the coming year.

Serenbe offered an ideal setting for this year’s retreat.  It is a nationally recognized model of intentional land use, sustainable design, and placemaking. As Rockdale County explores opportunities to attract quality jobs, investment, and innovative development, Serenbe served as an inspiring case study for how vision, planning, and public-private collaboration can transform communities.

During the retreat, participants focused on:

  • Strategies for site readiness and industrial property development
  • Reviewing the tax abatement process and future compliance tracking efforts
  • Evaluating opportunities to support business retention and expansion
  • Attracting businesses that represent the culture of the citizens in Rockdale County
  • Exploring creative approaches to talent attraction and quality-of-life enhancements

The retreat also provided an opportunity to review work supported by the Conyers-Rockdale Economic Development Council (CREDC), including discussions around building a formal compliance program, identifying areas for additional administrative support, and creating a more aligned strategic plan between development efforts and board priorities. DARC continues to fund targeted initiatives that assist both new and existing industries, ensuring Rockdale remains competitive in the broader metro Atlanta region.

As Rockdale County continues to grow, the annual retreat reinforces DARC’s commitment to strategic, sustainable development and its leadership role in driving the region’s economic future.

Welcome Dinner: DARC, CREDC and Guests

Welcome Dinner: DARC, CREDC and Guests

Day 1: Presentation

Day 2: Presentation by Kevin Hanna, President_CEO of CREDC

Day 2: Presentation by Serenbe Event Manager

Day 2: Presentation by Craig Johnson, DARC Board Member

Day 2: Board Meeting

Serenbe Property Tour with Developer, Steve Nygren

DARC, CREDC, Special Guests and Founder of Serenbe (Steve Nygren)

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The numbers are in… and they tell a strong story!

The Conyers-Rockdale Economic Development Council recently completed a third-party audit, initiated by our CEO and Board members as part of a continued commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational excellence.

The successful outcome of the audit reflects CREDC’s dedication to responsible stewardship, strengthened internal controls, and evolving best practices.  The results reflect the service of sustainable growth for Rockdale County.

Looking ahead to Q4 and beyond, several key initiatives are underway that demonstrate the organization’s forward momentum:

  • Launch of the CREDC Compliance Program, establishing a formal framework for tracking, documentation, and regulatory alignment
  • Completion of Phase I of the DC Blox Project, a milestone in one of the county’s most significant infrastructure developments
  • Continued investment in process improvements, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning to support Rockdale’s competitive positioning

CREDC remains committed to leading with integrity, collaboration, and a long-term vision for economic opportunity.

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District 4 Congressman Hank Johnson was in Conyers on Feb 23, 2023 to announce a $300,000 federal grant to support workforce development in Conyers and Rockdale County.

The grant, with a matching amount of $300,000 from Rockdale County, will be used to enhance the workforce development programs of the city of Conyers and the Rockdale Development Authority. Plans for the funds include a more sophisticated communication infrastructure, which will reach more potential employees — including non-violent ex-offenders and other difficult-to-train candidates. It will provide potential employers an opportunity to communicate available jobs on a real-time basis and better coordinate their efforts with those of surrounding jurisdictions. The funding will also be used to more effectively and efficiently respond to industries interested in moving to or expanding to the region.
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The Atlanta Regional Commission has allocated funds in the updated Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to Rockdale County for several ARC-programmed and planned projects.

  • The Rockdale River Trail Extension to Conyers is receiving $5.5 million
  • The Courtesy Parkway project is receiving $13.5 million programmed and a total of $30 million planned,
  • Sigman Road Phase 3 is receiving $4.9 million programmed and $28.9 million planned.

The trail extension will fill in the gap between 2 existing trails: the 4.5-mile Olde Town Conyers Trail, which begins at Pine Log Park and winds through the City of Conyers, ending at Johnson Park, and the 9.5-mile Rockdale River Trail, which begins at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit and connects to the Arabia Mountain trail into Lithonia. The extension will run from Johnson Park to the Monastery, creating over 20 miles of continuous trails and impacting the region by giving residents and visitors a bountiful hiking space connecting towns and cultural resources along the way.

Sigman Road widening Phase 3 will widen the road from Irwin Bridge Road to Ga. Highway 138, while Phase 4 will widen it from Highway 138 back around to Salem Road and I-20. Completing this will give Rockdale County a four-lane divided median highway from I-20 and Sigman Road to I-20 and Salem Road.

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is a federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Atlanta region that is responsible for developing and updating the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) to meet federal planning requirements and address local needs. The TIP covers the first six years of the MTP and is how federal, state, and local funds are approved for all significant surface transportation projects and programs in the 20-county Atlanta region. The TIP distributes federal funds to construct projects in the MTP: the long-term transportation vision for the 20-county area. Projects included in the TIP are fully funded.

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The post Advancing Rockdale Economic Development Strategy first appeared on Conyers Rockdale Economic Development Council.]]> Economic development plays an important role in strengthening communities, creating new jobs, supporting existing employers, and promoting shared prosperity. Rockdale County and the City of Conyers have a strong history of investing in and promoting economic development through a shared partnership. This economic development partnership includes the business community, residents, elected officials, educational organizations, the Conyers-Rockdale Economic Development Council (CREDC), and the Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce. Recent industry expansions and investments in the community demonstrate the impact of the community’s shared economic development efforts.

Over the past two years, leaders in Rockdale County and the City of Conyers have taken active steps to chart a new vision and strategy for economic development in the community. This effort seeks to build on the strong economic development foundation in the community and position Rockdale-Conyers for more success in future years. Specifically, in December 2018, Rockdale County Commission Chairman Oz Nesbitt created an Economic Development Task Force. The group was charged with evaluating current economic development efforts, enhancing communication between various partners in economic development, and devising strategies to boost economic development efforts in Rockdale County. The task force is composed of leaders from the county government, the Rockdale County Development Authority, City of Conyers, and the CREDC.

In early 2020, Rockdale County, in partnership with the City of Conyers and the CREDC, launched a formal effort to develop a new economic development strategy for the community. The group engaged the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government to support the project and developed a steering committee of local leaders to oversee the project. This report summarizes the findings of the steering committee and details the new strategy for advancing economic development efforts in Rockdale County.

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Ashley Capital’s Twin Creeks Business Park has leased 75,000 sf to a new prospect and will employ over 100+, with an investment in the space estimated at $5 million.
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Great Southern Wood has announced they will begin a 25+ million dollar expansion in Rockdale County beginning October 1st with completion by the end of 2021. 35 new careers are anticipated in completion of the project.
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Rockdale Technology Center has signed an agreement to build a 315,000 sf logistic center for a name brand manufacture on their property along Dogwood Drive.

This project will break ground soon with completion in mid-2021. 40-60 new careers are anticipated upon completion.

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