Stowers was born on a North Georgia Farm, the 10th of 11 children, but that didn't hold him back. He was the Class President of his Senior class and Athlete of the Year at Dawson County high school in 1973. His childhood friend, Bill Elliott, the NASCAR driver still calls him by his full given name… Read More
Dell Keith was named Executive Director of the Wayne County Industrial Development Authority in January 2016. He is responsible for attracting jobs and creating capital investment in Wayne County through the recruitment, expansion and retention of industry and business. Prior to this position,… Read More
ATLANTA – September 25, 2018 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Archer Forest Products, a supplier of wood pellets to the European industrial market, will create 35 jobs and invest $15 million in Brantley County. 'We are thrilled that… Read More
ATLANTA, October 9, 2018 —Gov. Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal today announced the recipients of the seventh annual Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities. The awards were presented in partnership with the Georgia Council for the Arts and Georgia Humanities. '… Read More
Learn about financial aid opportunities for small businesses in rural Georgia.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development
Get information about loan and grant programs for small and emerging businesses to help you create and retain jobs.… Read More
ATLANTA- February 5, 2019 —Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp was joined by Georgia tourism industry professionals from across the state for the annual Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the… Read More
ATLANTA – March 18, 2019 – Governor Brian. P. Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) to recognize Georgia’s 2019 “Small Business ROCK STARS” at an annual luncheon at the Georgia Aquarium today.… Read More
ATLANTA, March 20, 2019 —Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Sangsin Technology America, a leading global brake friction materials and replacement parts manufacturer, will create 200 jobs and invest $20 million in its first North American manufacturing facility in… Read More
Manufacturing in Georgia accounts for 92.3% of exports, 11.1% of the state’s GDP, and the jobs of approximately 400,000 Georgians. Ranked the number one private industry contributing to economic impact, at $61 billion annually, manufacturing is the backbone of Georgia’s economy.
While… Read More
