Press Releases
Jan 11, 2018 ELK Group International to open new distribution center in Rabun Gap
ATLANTA – January 11, 2018 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that ELK Group International (ELK), a premiere designer and importer of...
Dec 19, 2017 CyrusOne to invest more than $200 million in Douglas County
ATLANTA, December 19, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that CyrusOne, a leading global colocation provider, will invest $200 million in a new data center...
Dec 19, 2017 Modutek International, LLC to create 70 jobs in Treutlen County
ATLANTA – December 19, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Modutek International, manufacturer of modular buildings and power systems, will...
Dec 13, 2017 Assurant to create 335 jobs in Gwinnett County
ATLANTA, December 13, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Assurant, Inc., a global leader in risk management solutions, will create 335 new jobs and...
Dec 4, 2017 Graphic Packaging International to invest $136 million in Macon-Bibb County
ATLANTA – December 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) today announced that Graphic Packaging International (GPI)...
Nov 9, 2017 Alcon to invest $97 million in Johns Creek expansion
ATLANTA, November 9, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Alcon, a leading eye care manufacturing company and a division of Novartis, will invest $97...
Nov 7, 2017 Georgia Department of Economic Development Announces Georgia Automotive Awards; Unveils Inaugural Winners
ATLANTA – December 1, 2016 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the winners of the inaugural Georgia Automotive Awards. The program...
Nov 2, 2017 Georgia's tourism industry generates record $60.8 billion in economic impact
ATLANTA, November 2, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today recognized several of the state's top tourism professionals at the 2017 Georgia Governor's Tourism Conference on Jekyll...
Oct 31, 2017 Amazon to create more than 500 jobs in Macon
ATLANTA, October 31, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Amazon.com, Inc. will create more than 500 full-time jobs at a new fulfillment center in...
Oct 30, 2017 Site Selection ranks Georgia No. 1 for business for fifth straight year
ATLANTA, October 30, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do...