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Aug 18, 2025 Why Georgia Stays on Top: Misti Martin on Growth, Talent, and What’s Next
In Georgia, success in economic development is more than a streak. It is a strategy. After a decade as the No. 1 state for business...
Jul 21, 2025 Bringing Art Home: How One Rural Town Transformed Access to the Arts with Georgia Council for the Arts’ Traveling Exhibit
For the Euharlee Welcome Center and History Museum, the opportunity to host a traveling art exhibit in partnership with Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA)...
Jun 9, 2025 Georgia Committed to Film Industry Success
Georgia continues to increase its competitiveness by being responsive to the needs of the industry. In addition to streamlined audit procedures, two bills recently signed...
May 15, 2025 Op-Ed: Hyundai metaplant investment shows importance of Georgia-Korea partnership -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Op-Ed: Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Hyundai metaplant investment shows importance of Georgia-Korea partnership By Pat Wilson, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development As published in...
Jan 7, 2025 How Georgia Communities Help Attract Film Production
Georgia is a global production hub: In 2024 alone, film and TV productions spent $2.6 billion, sparking economic growth in cities and towns statewide. The...
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...
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 24, 2022 Ongoing Talent Development Fosters Strong Fintech Ecosystem in Georgia
With 70% of all U.S. transactions handled by payment processing firms located in the state, Georgia is a national leader in Fintech. Further, the nickname...
May 18, 2022 Atlanta Business Chronicle: Op-Ed: A Sustainable Georgia Future
By Pat Wilson, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle May 6, 2022 There is no better way to...
Apr 23, 2021 FDI Alliance International Magazine: Georgia – A Growing Tech Hub for AI
By David Nuckolls, Executive Director, Center of Innovation As published in FDI Alliance International Magazine In the State of Georgia, innovation is not just a...