Press Releases
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...
May 5, 2020 RWDC Industries to Invest $260 Million in Athens-Clarke County Expansion, Create 200 Jobs
Atlanta, May 5, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that biotechnology company RWDC Industries will invest $260 million in expanding its operations into Athens-Clarke...
May 4, 2020 SK Innovation to Begin Construction on Second Georgia Battery Facility in July
Atlanta, May 4, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that SK innovation, a developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), will...
May 4, 2020 Georgia Council for the Arts announces CARES Act funding to support Georgia arts organizations
ATLANTA, May 4, 2020—The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts today released guidelines and opened applications for the Resiliency Grant, a...
Apr 29, 2020 Batter Up Foods Invests $34M in Fulton Co. Waffle Plant, Creates 162 Jobs
Atlanta, April 29, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Batter Up Foods’ sister company, SatisPie, will invest up to $34 million as it...