Press Releases
Feb 12, 2015 Mark Lytle To Lead Georgia Centers Of Innovation
ATLANTA, January 4, 2012 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that Mark Lytle, formerly Director of GDEcD's Foreign Direct Investment team...
Feb 12, 2015 Caterpillar expands in LaGrange, creates 50 jobs
ATLANTA, February 12, 2015 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Caterpillar, a worldwide machinery and engine manufacturer, will expand its...
Feb 4, 2015 National Career and Technical Education Month Recognized at State Capitol
ATLANTA, February 4, 2015—Gov. Nathan Deal recognized National Career and Technical Education (CTE) month at the state Capitol today. The event spotlighted the state's Go...
Feb 2, 2015 Wood processing start-up creates 50 jobs in Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County
ATLANTA, February 2, 2015—The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that Choice Wood, Inc., a wood processing and manufacturing start-up, will create 50...
Jan 27, 2015 Paula Deen Featured on the Cover of Georgias Travel Guide
ATLANTA, January 25, 2011 — Georgia tourism industry professionals gathered today for the annual Tourism Day at the Capitol event to celebrate the significant role...
Jan 27, 2015 Japan-based vinegar brewery, Marukan, locates to Spalding County, creates 15 jobs
ATLANTA, January 26, 2015 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Marukan, a Japanese leader in rice vinegar brewing, will locate...
Jan 27, 2015 Tyson Foods to create 500 jobs in Dooly County
ATLANTA, January 27, 2015 — Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Tyson Foods, Inc., one of the world's largest producers of chicken, beef, pork and...
Jan 21, 2015 Osmose Utilities Services to create 100 jobs in Fayette County
ATLANTA, January 21, 2015—Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., an inspection, maintenance and rehabilitation service provider for electric utilities and telecommunication...
Jan 12, 2015 Georgia Tourism Product Development Resource Team Returns to Tift County January 20, 2015
ATLANTA, January 12, 2015 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that Georgia Tourism's Product Development Resource team will return to Tift County...
Dec 18, 2014 Georgia Department of Economic Development Awarded for Excellence in Cross-Border and Regional Collaboration
ATLANTA, October 9, 2013 – Georgia Department of Economic Development received a Silver Excellence in Economic Development Award for its 2012 project in the category...