Press Releases
Apr 17, 2015 Task force will raise student achievement, attract businesses
ATLANTA, June 12, 2014—Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the creation of the Arts Learning Task Force to improve student achievement through the creation of robust...
Apr 17, 2015 Kroger will create 120 jobs in Clayton County
ATLANTA, June 12, 2014—Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), one of the world's largest grocery retailers, will relocate to a new...
Apr 17, 2015 Keurig to create 550 new jobs in Douglas County
ATLANTA, June 19, 2014—Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig) (NASDAQ: GMCR) will open a manufacturing facility in Douglas County, creating...
Apr 17, 2015 Deal celebrates Georgia's tourism industry, unveils 2015 travel guide
ATLANTA, January 27, 2015 — Gov. Nathan Deal today joined Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Commissioner Chris Carr and Georgia's tourism industry leaders for...
Apr 7, 2015 Chime Solutions will bring more than 1,120 jobs to Clayton County
ATLANTA, June 2, 2014–Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Chime Solutions Inc., an outsourcing firm for business processes that specializes in contractor staffing solutions and...
Apr 1, 2015 Georgia Council for the Arts Announces 2015 Poetry Out Loud Champion
ATLANTA, April 1, 2015 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) announced the state winner of this year's Poetry...
Mar 23, 2015 Wells Lighting to create 200 jobs in Jenkins County
ATLANTA, March 23, 2015—Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Wells Lighting, a Korea-based light manufacturer, will locate its first North American headquarters in Millen, creating...
Mar 19, 2015 Applied Systems to create 150 jobs in Atlanta
ATLANTA, March 19, 2015—Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Applied Systems, a Chicago-based software company focused on the insurance industry, will expand its Atlanta operations...
Mar 10, 2015 Varian Medical Systems to create 100 jobs in Atlanta
ATLANTA, March 10, 2015—Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Varian Medical Systems, the world's leading manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and...
Mar 4, 2015 Georgia Tourism Debuts New Experts Program
ATLANTA, March 3, 2015 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Tourism division announced the launch of its newest travel planning tool, the Georgia Explorers...