for the next chapter in economic development. Central to this forward-looking vision is Camilla’s municipal airport, a local asset with the potential to become a key player in the rapidly evolving aviation innovation landscape.The city is eyeing electric and unmanned flight technologies as a bold new frontier for growth. “Electric aircraft are not just a fantasy anymore,” says Mayor Owens.“We’re watching companies like Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and Walmart actively develop electric-powered aircraft and drones for package delivery and logistics. These aren’t conceptual anymore—they’re being tested and prepared for commercial use.And they’re going to need real-world testing sites.” What makes Camilla a compelling candidate for this type of innovation is a rare advantage for a town of its size: control over its electrical infrastructure. As a member of the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG), Camilla owns and operates its power system, providing it with unparalleled flexibility to support power-intensive technologies, such as 4 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07
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