Press Releases
Dec 15, 2016 The Weather Company to create 400 jobs, relocate headquarters to Atlanta
ATLANTA, November 16, 2016 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that The Weather Company, an IBM Business, will create 400 jobs and relocate its headquarters from...
Nov 17, 2016 Georgia makes list of National Geographic Traveler's 'Best of the World' Destinations for 2017
ATLANTA, November 17, 2016 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Tourism division announced today that Georgia has been selected as one of National Geographic...
Nov 10, 2016 UPS to create 1,250 jobs in Atlanta
ATLANTA, November 10, 2016 —Gov. Nathan Deal, along with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, today announced that United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS), a package delivery company...
Nov 2, 2016 Anthem, Inc. to create 1,800 jobs in Midtown Atlanta
ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2016 — Gov. Nathan Deal, along with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, today announced that Anthem, Inc., one of the nation's largest health...
Nov 2, 2016 Georgia ranked No. 1 state for business for fourth consecutive year
ATLANTA—November 2, 2016 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business...
Nov 1, 2016 Honeywell to create more than 800 jobs in Atlanta
ATLANTA, September 12, 2016 –Gov. Nathan Deal, along with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, today announced that Honeywell, a Fortune 100 company specializing in diversified technology...
Nov 1, 2016 YANMAR America Corporation will create 25 new jobs in Cherokee County, invest $20M
ATLANTA—November 1, 2016 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that YANMAR America Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced performance diesel engines, equipment and...
Oct 19, 2016 Daniel Defense to create 75 new jobs in Bryan Co.
ATLANTA—October 19, 2016 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Daniel Defense, a manufacturer of firearms and accessories, will create 75 new jobs and invest $29.5...
Oct 17, 2016 Hi-Rez Studios to expand Alpharetta headquarters, create 75 jobs
ATLANTA, October 17, 2016 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Hi-Rez Studios, Georgia's largest developer of online games, will expand...
Oct 6, 2016 Wayfair to create more than 150 jobs in Henry County
ATLANTA, October 6, 2016–The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Wayfair, one of the world's largest e-commerce destinations for home furnishings and...