Press Releases
Jul 16, 2014 Kimberly-Clark spin-off to locate global headquarters in Alpharetta
ATLANTA, May 6, 2014 −Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Halyard Health, a health care company spin-off of Kimberly-Clark Corporate (NYSE:KMB), is expected to locate...
Jul 16, 2014 GDEcD's International Trade Division Receives Second 'E Star' Award
ATLANTA— May 29 — On Wednesday, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) received the Presidential 'E Star' Award, the nation's highest honor for excellence...
Jul 15, 2014 States 2009 Techno Tourism Conference to Explore Social Media
ATLANTA, March 24, 2009 - Navigate to the Georgia Tourism Foundation's 2009 Techno Tourism Conference on social media, the most talked about trend in marketing...
Jul 15, 2014 Georgias Civil War Heritage
ATLANTA, March 6, 2009 - Well preserved historical attractions from the Civil War era can be found all over Georgia. Visitors journey back in time...
Jul 15, 2014 Tourism Day at the Capitol 2009
ATLANTA, January 27, 2009 - Today, Georgia's tourism industry presented Governor Perdue with a check for $844.9 million, the amount of state tax revenue generated...
Jul 15, 2014 Deal to lead delegation to Tokyo for annual meeting
Atlanta, September 6, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal will lead Georgia's delegation at the 35th Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association and the...
Jul 15, 2014 Deal bestows honor on Aflac Japan Chairman Charles Lake
STATE OF GEORGIAOffice of the Governor Atlanta, September 12, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal today awarded Charles D. Lake II, chairman of Aflac Japan, one...
Jul 15, 2014 Fram Renewable Fuels to create 80 jobs in Jeff Davis County
Atlanta, September 13, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Fram Renewable Fuels is expanding in the city of Hazlehurst in Jeff Davis County...
Jul 15, 2014 Georgia-lensed Productions Generate $3.1 Billion in FY12
ATLANTA, September 24, 2012 — The Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced today...
Jul 15, 2014 Foss Manufacturing to create 150 jobs, invest $15 million in Floyd County
ATLANTA, September 25, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today New Hampshire-based Foss Manufacturing Co. will open a manufacturing and distribution operation in Rome in...