Press Releases
Feb 17, 2015 Comcast to create 300 jobs in Fulton, Gwinnett counties
ATLANTA, February 17, 2015—Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Comcast will expand its business in greater Atlanta, creating 300 new jobs in Fulton and Gwinnett...
Feb 17, 2015 State Launches Pilot Program to Grow Logistics Industry Workforce
Savannah, February 17, 2015 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Workforce and Center of Innovation for Logistics divisions joined forces with the Coastal Workforce...
Feb 13, 2015 Deal honors individuals for achievements in the arts and humanities
ATLANTA, October 7, 2014—Gov. Nathan Deal announced today at the state Capitol the recipients of the third annual Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities...
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 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 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 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...