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Georgia Announces Double-Digit Increases in Jobs, Investment for Fiscal Year 2008

ATLANTA, August 1, 2008 — Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that 321 economic development projects located or expanded in the state during Fiscal Year 2008, resulting in double-digit growth percentages in the number of the projects, amount invested and jobs created. These… Read More

Good News: Job Creation Continues Across Georgia

While COVID-19 has presented challenges in Georgia, just as it has all over the world – our team at the Georgia Department of Economic Development has continued our mission of creating job and investment opportunities across the state.Georgia’s diverse economy and the strong framework we’ve… Read More

Jobs and Investment in Georgia Increase in 2010

ATLANTA, August 12, 2010 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that both jobs and corporate investment increased in Georgia during the state's fiscal year 2010 as a result of the marketing activities of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). … Read More

Georgia Shatters Economic Development Records in FY2006

ATLANTA, August 3, 2006 - Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that 254 economic development projects located or expanded in Georgia during Fiscal Year 2006. These projects will create more than 24,000 new jobs and more than $5.7 billion in new investment. The numbers of… Read More

Despite Pandemic, Gov. Kemp Reports FY20 Economic Development Projects Increase in Georgia

  ATLANTA – September 1, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced an increase in economic development projects in Georgia and a total of more than $7.4 billion in new investments made in… Read More

Safavieh to create 200 jobs, invest $60 million in Savannah

ATLANTA, August 16, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Safavieh, a manufacturer and distributor of home goods, will create 200 jobs and invest more than $60 million in a new Chatham County distribution facility. 'Georgia's robust infrastructure network is among the best… Read More

Gov. Kemp Reports 16,000+ Jobs Created During First Half of Fiscal Year

ATLANTA – January 14, 2021 – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that more than 16,000 jobs were created across all regions of the state by economic development projects in… Read More

GE Appliances Grows in Georgia with $130 Million Investment, 300 New Jobs

ATLANTA, June 20, 2019 —Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, is significantly expanding its operations in Georgia through three significant investment and job growth initiatives in the state. The initiatives include $43… Read More

Georgia Jobs and Investments Surge Thirty-five Percent in 2005

ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2006  – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that the state's improving economic activity continued its dramatic climb in 2005, creating more jobs for Georgians and bringing additional investments and tax revenues to the state. 'Georgia's growing economy is a tribute to our… Read More