Press Releases
Jun 11, 2020 Georgia Again Recognized for Excellence in Attracting Jobs and Investment
Atlanta, June 11, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia has received its 12th Shovel Award – its 11th consecutive such award –...
Jun 9, 2020 Disney Marketing Veteran Mark Jaronski to Lead Georgia Tourism Office
ATLANTA, June 9, 2020 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Mark Jaronski, a 25-year travel and tourism industry leader and veteran...
May 27, 2020 Huali Floors to Create 315 Jobs, Invest More than $27 Million in Murray County
Atlanta, May 27, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Huali Floors, a leading manufacturer of resilient flooring, will establish its first U.S. headquarters...
May 26, 2020 Mytex Polymers US Corp Invests Over $7 Million in Newton County Expansion
Atlanta, May 26, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Mytex Polymers US Corp (Mytex) is investing more than $7 million to expand its...
May 19, 2020 Try-Con Tufters Invests $5 million in Chattooga County Expansion; Creates 104 Jobs
Atlanta, May 19, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that high-end carpet producer Try-Con Tufters will expand its commercial manufacturing operations in Chattooga County...
May 15, 2020 Governor Kemp Announces Microsoft Corp. to Expand Presence in Atlanta with 1,500 New Jobs, New Facility
Atlanta, May 15, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Fortune 500 company Microsoft Corp., a worldwide leader in software, services, devices, and solutions...
May 14, 2020 SK innovation Donates $400,000 to Augusta University’s Free COVID-19 Screening Application
Atlanta, May 14, 2020 –In recent addresses to Georgians regarding COVID-19, Governor Brian P. Kemp has applauded the launch of Augusta University’s COVID-19 telemedicine app...
May 12, 2020 Georgia Council for the Arts Announces Poet Laureate’s Prize Winner, Finalists
ATLANTA, May 12, 2020—This week Georgia's Poet Laureate, Chelsea Rathburn, in collaboration with Georgia Council for the Arts, announced the winner and finalists of the...
May 8, 2020 A-1 Roof Trusses Plans $17 Million Investment, 130 Jobs in Decatur County
Atlanta, May 8, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that A-1 Roof Trusses, a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered wood trusses, plans to invest $17...
May 7, 2020 Whitefield Academy Student Wins 2020 Poetry Out Loud State Championship
ATLANTA, May 7, 2020—The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) this week announced that Grayson Nour, a senior at Whitefield...