Press Releases
Jul 1, 2016 Hubbell Incorporated to create 100 new jobs in Jackson County
ATLANTA, July 1, 2016–The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Hubbell Incorporated, an international manufacturer of quality electrical and electronic products for...
Jun 30, 2016 Pratt & Whitney to invest $65M in Columbus
ATLANTA, June 30, 2016–The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced that Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in the design, manufacturing and servicing of...
Jun 28, 2016 Georgia Tourism Releases 2016 Culinary Guide Georgia Eats
ATLANTA, June 7, 2016 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Tourism division (GDEcD) today announced the release of the 2016 state culinary guide, Georgia...
Jun 23, 2016 Georgia Council for the Arts Announces New Book 'Inspired Georgia'
ATLANTA, June 23, 2016 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) today announced a new book celebrating Georgia artists...
Jun 23, 2016 GDEcD: Granite to expand in Cobb County, create 50 new jobs
ATLANTA, June 23, 2016–The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced Granite Telecommunications, LLC, a provider of communications solutions to businesses and government entities...
Jun 22, 2016 Deal: Amazon to create more than 500 jobs in Jackson County
ATLANTA, June 22, 2016–Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Amazon will create more than 500 full-time jobs in the Braselton area. The 600,000-square-foot Amazon fulfillment...
Jun 9, 2016 Deal: GE to launch global Digital Operations Center in Atlanta
ATLANTA, June 9, 2016–Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that GE Digital will establish its first global Digital Operations Center in Atlanta. This project will create...
May 31, 2016 Deal: Apparel company to create more than 300 jobs in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, May 31, 2016–Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that thredUP, a leading online marketplace for consumers to buy and sell like-new women's and children's clothing...
May 24, 2016 GDEcD: StayWell acquisition of ShareWIK expected to create up to 20 new jobs in Atlanta
ATLANTA, May 24, 2016–The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that The StayWell Company, based in Yardley, Penn., which recently acquired ShareWIK, is...
May 19, 2016 Deal: Polymer Logistics to create 110 jobs, invest $4 million in Dublin
ATLANTA, May 19, 2016–Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Polymer Logistics, a retail ready packaging company, will create 110 new jobs and invest more than...