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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 Why Georgia’s $1.5 Billion Transportation Investment Matters
“Over the last few years, we've welcomed unprecedented job creation to all regions of the Peach State, and this funding will ensure our already reliable...
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...
Apr 9, 2024 Corporations Consistently Choose Georgia – Here’s Why
From FORTUNE 500s like Aflac and UPS to industry leaders like Aurubis and Porsche, companies across diverse sectors are recognizing the benefits of establishing their...
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...
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...
Nov 8, 2023 A New Industrial Revolution in Georgia
Celebrating 50 years of Georgia’s international offices and the Georgia Film Office, as well as being named the Top State for Business for the 10th...
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...
Apr 27, 2023 Representatives From Georgia’s 12 International Offices Convene for 2023 Visit
The Georgia Department of Economic Development welcomed its representatives from the state’s international offices abroad for a weeklong visit to Georgia during the last week...
Apr 20, 2023 Georgia’s Latest Pre-Qualified Industrial Site Ideally Situated
In today’s reality when speed-to-market is key, one of the best ways communities and property owners can ensure their sites are prepared for quick development...