Press Releases
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...
Sep 30, 2016 Area Development: Georgia Top State for Business for 3rd Year in a Row
ATLANTA, September 12, 2016 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do...
Sep 29, 2016 Tory Burch to create more than 150 jobs in Henry County
ATLANTA—September 29, 2016 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Tory Burch LLC, a leading American lifestyle brand, will create more than 150 jobs and invest...
Sep 26, 2016 Georgia Tourism Launches New Social Media Campaign #ExploreGeorgiaPup
ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2016 – Georgia Tourism, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced today the launch of its new social media...
Sep 21, 2016 Ritz Instrument Transformers to expand in Hart County, will create 50 New Jobs
ATLANTA—September 21, 2016 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced Ritz Instrument Transformers will expand their current operations in Hart County, investing $8...
Sep 20, 2016 Global Commerce generates $4.4B in investments
ATLANTA, September 15, 2016 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that the Global Commerce Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) helped create a...
Sep 14, 2016 Economic impact of Georgia's tourism industry hits record $58.9 billion
ATLANTA, September 14, 2016 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia's tourism industry generated a record $58.9 billion economic impact in the last year at...
Sep 13, 2016 State Announces HDCI Sector Partnerships and Grants
ATLANTA, September 13, 2016 – As part of the Governor's High Demand Career Initiative (HDCI), the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) recently released plans...