Press Releases
Oct 21, 2015 Prominent John Deere retailer to locate headquarters in Thomas County
ATLANTA, October 19, 2015—The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Ag-Pro Companies (Ag-Pro), a retailer of John Deere tractors with farm machinery...
Oct 21, 2015 ADP to create 450 jobs in Augusta
ATLANTA, October 15, 2015—Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that ADP, a global provider of cloud-based human capital management will create 450 new jobs and invest...
Oct 21, 2015 Linzer Products Corp. to create 200 jobs in Candler County
ATLANTA, October 20, 2015—Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Linzer Products Corp., a leading producer and provider of painting accessories, will create 200 new jobs...
Sep 16, 2015 Georgia Department of Economic Development Continues Presenting Sponsorship of Tour de Georgia
ATLANTA, March 27, 2006—The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is partnering with the Tour de Georgia (April 18-23) to create special marketing programs aimed...
Sep 16, 2015 Governor Swears in Workforce Investment Board Members
ATLANTA, February 20, 2006—Today at the State Capitol, Governor Sonny Perdue led the swearing-in ceremony of 32 Georgians appointed to the newly reconstituted Workforce Investment...
Jul 29, 2015 CNBC ranks Georgia No. 1 state in U.S. for business
ATLANTA, June 24, 2014—Gov. Nathan Deal today celebrated the announcement by CNBC, a world-leading news source for business and financial information, that it has named...
Jul 29, 2015 Georgia Department of Economic Development named 'Best in Class'
Atlanta, October 23, 2014 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) was named the No. 1 'best in class' state-level economic development agency in...
Jul 29, 2015 State Launches GUARD Initiative
ATLANTA, March 17, 2015–The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today the launch of a study that analyzes Georgia's aerospace and defense sectors through...
Jul 28, 2015 Film industry generates $6 billion for Georgia's economy
ATLANTA, July 9, 2015—Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Georgia-lensed feature film and television productions generated an economic impact of more than $6 billion during...
Jul 22, 2015 Henry County is Designated Entrepreneur Friendly Community
ATLANTA, January 13, 2006—Metro Atlanta's Henry County has joined the state's ranks of 'entrepreneur-friendly' communities, an official designation indicating the community is developing an environment...