Press Releases
Apr 27, 2017 Lake Foods expansion to create 130 jobs in Hart County
ATLANTA – April 27, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Lake Foods, LLC will create 130 new full-time jobs and...
Apr 3, 2017 Star Snacks to create 115 jobs, invest $18 million in Macon-Bibb County
ATLANTA – April 3, 2017 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Star Snacks, Co. LLC, a leading manufacturer and distributor...
Mar 24, 2017 State Announces Trade Five, A Skilled Trade Education Program
ATLANTA, March 24, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Workforce division announced today the launch of a new brand for Georgia's skilled trade education...
Mar 20, 2017 Farmax Merchandise to invest $5 million in Crisp County
ATLANTA, March 20, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Farmax Merchandise, a China-based peanut production and exporting company, will create more than 20 jobs...
Mar 20, 2017 Whitefield Academy High School Student Wins Georgia's 2017 Poetry Out Loud State Championship
ATLANTA, March 20, 2017 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) announced today the winner of the 2017 Poetry Out...
Mar 14, 2017 Diana Food to invest $50 million in Banks County
ATLANTA, January 27, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Diana Food, a global provider of natural ingredients to the food and beverage industry, will...
Mar 14, 2017 Luxottica Group to create 1,000 jobs in Henry County
ATLANTA, March 14, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Luxottica Group, a leading eyewear designer, manufacturer and distributor, will create 1,000 jobs with the...
Mar 14, 2017 Deal recognizes international trade leaders' statewide economic impact
ATLANTA, March 14, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today presented 24 businesses with GLOBE (Georgia Launching...
Mar 13, 2017 Georgia recognizes four companies as Small Business Rock Stars
ATLANTA – March 13, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today, along with the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) recognized Georgia's 2017 'Small...
Mar 9, 2017 Aviagen to invest $18 million in Brooks County
ATLANTA, March 9, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Aviagen, a leading broiler breeding company, will create 100 jobs and invest approximately $18 million...