More than 550 television and episodic productions called the State of Georgia home over the past three years, from streaming favorites “Stranger Things” and “Cobra Kai” to newer and returning shows like “Will Trent” and “English Teacher.” These productions build on the success of fan favorites “The… Read More
With the global esports economy expected to cross the billion-dollar threshold by 2020, the world is gaming – and Georgia is on the front lines.
Broadly recognized as the esports capital of the nation, Atlanta is one of the top cities in the U.S. for gamers. The city hosts numerous gaming… Read More
ATLANTA, July 28, 2009 – In its annual grading of state business climates released on Friday, cable-network CNBC ranked Georgia's workforce best in the nation. In addition to workforce, Georgia scored highly in the cost of living category and transportation and infrastructure… Read More
ATLANTA, March 31 — Gov. Nathan Deal today broke ground for the Georgia BioScience Training Center, which will support training for Baxter International Inc. employees and for new companies in the life sciences industry that choose to locate in Georgia. The training center is located… Read More
Georgia’s food processing industry is a powerhouse, contributing over $11 billion annually to the state's GDP. With nearly half of the top 100 food processing companies operating here, the industry is poised for sustained growth. The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) drives… Read More
Adena Brumer, a recent transplant to Atlanta, is an actor/singer navigating the enormous and exciting Atlanta acting landscape. We asked her what recommendations she would make to others new to Georgia or new to the business after getting to know the lay of the land here and she was generous… Read More
ATLANTA, April 22, 2010 – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that GE Energy, a world-leading supplier of power generation and energy delivery technologies, will open its Smart Grid Technology Center of Excellence near the company's existing… Read More
ATLANTA, Nov. 20, 2006 -- Atlanta leads the nation in attracting highly educated 25- to 34-year-olds, the most coveted demographic in the country. They are known as the "Young and Restless." "Atlanta is winning the war for talent," said Sam A. Williams, president of the Metro Atlanta… Read More
ATLANTA, Feb. 23, 2010 – Georgia's exports and imports grew in numbers and value during 2010, reaching new milestones of growth in international trade. The state's total value of goods exported from Georgia in 2010 exceeded $28.7 billion, the most Georgia has ever exported in a… Read More
ATLANTA, May 13, 2011-Gov. Nathan Deal will lead a state of Georgia mission to Europe May 15-24 to seek opportunities for job expansion and investment in the state. The international mission, Deal's first since assuming office in January, will take him to the United Kingdom,… Read More