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2012 YEAR IN REVIEW

The fiscal year 2012 was a very exciting one for our team at GDEcD and a rewarding one for Georgia. It is our honor to contribute to the economic well-being of the citizens of this state by ensuring they have access to the opportunities afforded by new jobs and new investment. The … Read More

Enterprise Mobility Expansion in Georgia

AirWatch, a Georgia-based enterprise mobility development company, recently announced an expansion into metro Atlanta. Their continued growth will result in the creation of at least 800 new jobs.  This video features Chairman Alan Dabierre of AirWatch, Governor Nathan Deal and other key… Read More

WHITE OAKS PASTURES: GEORGIA'S FIRST FREE-RANGE POULTRY ABATTOIR

What type of business comes to mind when you think of an entrepreneur? Here in southwest Georgia, we think of food! Our region is rich with entrepreneurial activity, and our companies have become quite innovative, humane and green in their… Read More

An Industry Tour of Georgia's Coast – from Executive Jets to Honey Bees

When you think of Georgia's coast, do you think of beaches, seafood, golf, historic sites, military bases, and the ports?  In the world of economic development we think of all that plus the innovative companies that call our coastal region home.  We feel privileged for the opportunity to work with… Read More

Georgia's Communities Say "Thanks" to Local Business and Industry

Georgia is proud to be home to the thousands of companies that contribute to the economic well-being of their communities. Companies who choose to locate in Georgia and those who have built their businesses from the ground up here are some of the state's most prized assets. Economic development… Read More

From Seeds and Skins Springs Wealth: Muscadine Products Corporation

http://youtu.be/N9UWHkh3DnQ Georgia-based Muscadine Products Corporation has been growing muscadines, 'the super food of the South,' since the early 1970s. Muscadines are typically grown for grape consumption and for their juice, but little… Read More

Cartersville Makes it Big on the Silver Screen

The film branch of the Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Camera-Ready Cartersville, is currently touting three film and television projects debuting in March and May. Each of these projects was filmed in Bartow County from summer 2012 to summer 2013, featuring popular… Read More

Self Taping for Actors: You Control the Take

Adena Brumer, a recent transplant to Atlanta, is an actor/singer navigating the enormous and exciting Atlanta acting landscape. Having fully immersed herself in the industry here, she has great advice to share with others in the field. Because of the quick turn-around times for most… Read More

Starring Georgia as…Rio de Janeiro?

Georgia is probably asked to play another state or country more often than itself these days as film incentives have changed the nature of the industry. Whereas projects used to be location-driven, the savings afforded by our… Read More