Atlanta, September 6, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal will lead Georgia's delegation at the 35th Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association and the Southeast U.S./Japan Association, held Sept. 13-15 in Tokyo. The delegation consists primarily of state economic… Read More
Atlanta, September 12, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Ethicon, Inc. is planning to expand operations in Athens-Clarke County, adding to the company's existing Georgia presence in Athens and Cornelia. This expansion would add a 100,000-square-foot facility in… Read More
STATE OF GEORGIAOffice of the Governor Atlanta, September 12, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal today awarded Charles D. Lake II, chairman of Aflac Japan, one of the state's most prestigious international recognitions. The Governor George Busbee Award, named after the late… Read More
Atlanta, September 13, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Fram Renewable Fuels is expanding in the city of Hazlehurst in Jeff Davis County, creating 80 new jobs. The alternative energy manufacturer will invest $91 million in opening its second Georgia wood pellet… Read More
ATLANTA, September 18, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that General Biofuels Georgia, LLC will construct a wood pellet manufacturing plant in Sandersville investing $60 million and creating 35 jobs. 'We are committed to making Georgia the No. 1 place in the nation… Read More
ATLANTA, September 24, 2012 — The Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced today that Georgia-lensed productions generated an economic impact of $3.1 billion in the state during FY12 (… Read More
ATLANTA, September 25, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today New Hampshire-based Foss Manufacturing Co. will open a manufacturing and distribution operation in Rome in Floyd County, investing $15 million and creating 150 new jobs over three years. Foss is an industry leader… Read More
ATLANTA, October 1, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that jobs and investment generated by the Global Commerce division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development jumped by almost a third during the state's most recent fiscal year. The department… Read More
VILLA RICA, October 10, 2012 — International Component Repair (ICR) of Villa Rica, a commercial aerospace airframe and engine component repair facility, announced today that it will create a joint venture with IHI Corporation of Japan that will establish the first Japanese… Read More
ATLANTA, October 11, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal and Michael D. Casey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Carter's, Inc. announced today that Carter's plans to consolidate its retail store and financial operations, currently managed in its Shelton, Conn., facility, with the… Read More
