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Mar 17, 2025 The Sky’s the Limit for Aerospace in Georgia
In a recent interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Steve Shaffer, aerospace director at the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)’s Center of Innovation, said it...
Aug 14, 2024 Georgia Looking Ahead to the Future of Film
Georgia has set the stage for a bright future in entertainment, thanks to decades of investment and strategic planning that continue to bring film and...
Jul 30, 2024 From Global to Local: Industries that Put Georgia on the Map
With a diverse economic landscape and robust infrastructure, the Peach State offers a compelling environment for companies across multiple industries. The Georgia Department of Economic...
Jul 30, 2024 Georgia: A Premier Destination for Aerospace and Defense Opportunities
In the competitive arena of aerospace and defense, Georgia has firmly established itself as a leader in innovation and economic growth. As the fifth-largest aerospace...
May 23, 2024 Three Investments Spring to Life in Augusta
Spring brings new beginning and opportunities, and, in 2024, Augusta is one community showcasing how Georgia helps industries thrive. Syensqo Breaks Ground on New Battery...
May 6, 2024 Get the Ball Rolling for New Success
Like in sports, landing the next big win in a community does not happen overnight. Bringing home the gold in economic development requires the right...
Mar 22, 2024 ‘The Boom:’ An interview with Georgia Film Office Director Lee Thomas
Today, Georgia’s booming film and television industry might seem like an overnight success, but it’s a story 50 years in the making. When Lee Thomas...
Feb 9, 2024 Training Thousands of Georgians for the Hyundai Metaplant
How does a state help prepare the workforce needed to support the largest economic development project in state history? Collaboration, coordination, and the No. 1...
Jan 2, 2024 Georgia-lensed ‘The Color Purple’ Snags Second-biggest Christmas Day Opening Ever; Showcases Georgia’s Thriving Film Industry
Showcases Georgia's thriving film industry The latest film adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Color Purple” smashed box office records with its Christmas...
Oct 31, 2023 How Laying a Strong Foundation Helped Dublin, Georgia Land a Multimillion-Dollar Project
What does it mean when a community goes all-in to prepare a property for development? For Dublin-Laurens County, Georgia, it meant recognizing that speed-to-market matters...