ATLANTA, July 6, 2011 - Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that domestic and international visitors spent $21 billion in Georgia in 2010, up 8.3 percent from 2009, according to the U.S. Travel Association. More than 233,800 jobs are directly attributed to the tourism industry… Read More
ATLANTA, July 6, 2011 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that St. Louis, Mich.-based Plasti-Paint, Inc. will open a facility in Franklin in Heard County. This location will be the company's third nationwide and expects to create 60 jobs over two years combined with a $3.7 million… Read More
ATLANTA, July 12, 2011 - Toyo Tires committed today to its future growth in Georgia in a Bartow County ceremony attended by Gov. Nathan Deal. Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing President Jim Hawk and James Jarrett, Chairman of the Bartow-Cartersville Joint Development Authority… Read More
ATLANTA, July 12, 2011—The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) and the Georgia Cancer Coalition (GCC) came under the umbrella of the department July 1, 2011. The GRA will enlarge the scope of its economic… Read More
ATLANTA, August 8, 2011—Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Norcross-based RockTenn will add 500 new jobs and invest $5 million to expand the company's corporate headquarters. RockTenn, a leading integrated manufacturer of corrugated and consumer packaging and recycling solutions… Read More
ATLANTA, August 10, 2011— Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Proximus Mobility will open its headquarters and development operations in Atlanta, creating 100 jobs over three years. Proximus Mobility is a location-based proximity marketing solutions provider that works with… Read More
ATLANTA, August 18, 2011— Labor Day is on its way, so start soaking up those last days of summer in Georgia. Events and attractions across the state will give everyone a last chance for summer fun. Festivals abound during Labor Day weekend as everyone comes together to celebrate… Read More
ATLANTA, August 22, 2011 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Firth Rixson Forgings LLC, a subsidiary of U.K.-based Firth Rixson Limited, will expand its forged metal operation in Midway as a result of increased business. The company anticipates creating 75 to 100 new jobs,… Read More
ATLANTA, Augsut 23, 2011—Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Augusta-based FPL Food, LLC, will expand its beef processing operation in Richmond County by opening a new processing facility, creating up to 100 new jobs. The company will also invest $3 million in this expansion. '… Read More
ATLANTA, August 31, 2011—The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that SwissTex America celebrated the grand opening of its North American headquarters in Dalton in Whitfield County. SwissTex America is the product of two European companies that joined… Read More
