Press Releases
Apr 11, 2021 Georgia Department of Economic Development Applauds SK Innovation and LG Energy Solution Settlement Agreement
ATLANTA, April 11, 2021 —Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Commissioner Pat Wilson issued the following statement regarding the news that SK Innovation and LG...
Apr 8, 2021 Indoor Greens Company Pete’s to Open First Eastern U.S. Indoor Farming Facility, Invest $18 Million in Peach County
ATLANTA, April 8, 2021 —Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Pete’s, a long-time, California-based greenhouse grower, will invest $18 million in opening their first...
Apr 7, 2021 In Time for 2021 Masters Tournament, Bridgestone Golf Officially Certified as Georgia Made™
ATLANTA, April 7, 2021 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced that Bridgestone Golf, represented by the Masters tournament winners and the world’s top...
Apr 5, 2021 Hyundai TRANSYS Georgia Seating System, LLC Expands Manufacturing Operations in Georgia
ATLANTA, April 5, 2021 —Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Hyundai TRANSYS Georgia Seating System, LLC, a world-renowned producer of automotive parts, will invest...
Mar 31, 2021 GCP Applied Technologies Selects Metro Atlanta as Global Headquarters, Creates 80 Jobs
ATLANTA – March 31, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that GCP Applied Technologies Inc., an international provider of construction...
Mar 30, 2021 Feit Electric to Open First East Coast Distribution Facility in Henry County
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Feit Electric, a leading smart home and energy-efficient lighting brand, will invest more than $25...
Mar 29, 2021 2021 Georgia Logistics Summit Tackles Lessons from 2020; Highlights Georgia’s Leadership on Road Ahead
ATLANTA, March 29, 2021 – The Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), presented the first-ever...
Mar 29, 2021 Danimer Scientific Planning $700 Million, 400 Job Expansion in Decatur County
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Danimer Scientific, a leading developer and manufacturer of biodegradable materials, plans to invest $700 million...
Mar 23, 2021 DeKalb School of the Arts Student Wins 2021 Poetry Out Loud State Championship
ATLANTA, March 23, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) this week announced that Karma Hudnall, a junior...
Mar 18, 2021 State Arts Grant Director Lilly to Lead Georgia Council for the Arts
ATLANTA – March 18, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Tina Lilly will be the new Executive Director of...