Explore Georgia’s Co-op Ecosystem
Discover cooperatives near you, join our statewide shared ownership network, and explore tools to stay connected.
Welcome to the Cooperative Network
Connect with Georgia’s Shared Ownership Community
The Georgia Cooperative Development Center (GCDC) is building a statewide ecosystem of shared ownership leaders — including cooperative members, small business owners, farmers, wellness practitioners, creatives, community organizers, youth, educators, and partners.
This page is your gateway to:
finding active cooperatives across Georgia
connecting with your local cooperative ecosystem
joining the CarenShare community
accessing workshops, events, and training
discovering media, stories, and educational tools
staying informed through our newsletter and podcast
Whether you’re looking to join a co-op, start one, or simply learn more, this is where your journey begins.
Explore the Cooperative Map of Georgia
Use our interactive statewide co-op map to:
discover cooperatives by region
explore different sectors and models
find co-ops to support as a consumer or community member
identify potential partners
locate cooperatives registered throughout the state
Join the CarenShare Community
Connect Online Through the CarenShare Community
The CarenShare app is a home for learning, connection, and cooperative networking across Georgia.
Join to:
introduce yourself and share your cooperative journey
engage in discussion spaces, including the Athens.coop room
learn from peers and cooperative educators
share stories, wins, and questions
access course communities and resource spaces
Join CarenShare
network with cooperators, small business owners, and shared ownership leaders
Co-op Nation: Shared Futures Podcast
Hear stories from cooperative leaders, innovators, and partners across Georgia and the Southeast.
Episodes explore:
cooperative journeys
shared ownership innovation
lessons from worker co-ops, producer co-ops, and shared services networks
interviews with national and regional co-op leaders
practical tools for cooperative development
Stay Updated on Cooperative Events, News & Learning
Join our statewide network to receive:
- Event invitations
- Training updates
- New resource releases
- Cooperative stories and case studies
- Statewide and national news in shared ownership
- Opportunities for partnership and learning
Partner with GCDC
Collaborate, Partner & Learn with Us
We collaborate with:
- Community organizations
- Universities
- Chambers and business associations
- Farmers and producer networks
- Anchor institutions
- Economic development agencies
- Cooperatives and shared ownership enterprises
If you’d like to partner, co-create a program, host a training, or explore shared ownership in your community, we’d love to connect.
Ready to Connect with Georgia’s Cooperative Ecosystem?
Our Partners
