Education in Georgia embraces new ideas to deliver the best, most progressive practices in learning. Businesses in Georgia find a solid educational system that serves their employees' children today and develops a well-prepared workforce for tomorrow.
It all begins with the state's early childhood… Read More
ATLANTA, May 1, 2013 - Today at the Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia facility in West Point, Gov. Nathan Deal signed two key bills promoting economic development in Georgia. House Bill 475 will start a reciprocal driver's license program for legal international citizens, and Senate… Read More
The only thing that can ruin a good backyard barbeque is the chemical taste of lighter fluid on your food, and as the founder of a Georgia-based biofuels company, Rick Huszagh knew there was a better way.
Rick co-founded ESCOGO with Marcus Smith who quickly introduced their first product, Smarter… Read More
As president of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB), William Pate is in charge of maintaining tourism as one of the city's top economic drivers. The industry brought more than 48 million visitors to metro Atlanta in 2014, generating more than $14 billion in visitor spending and… Read More
The links below connect minority business owners with organizations that provide incubation services, technical guidance, assistance with identifying procurement opportunities and more. Visit this page if you want to find… 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 23, 2017 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) today announced the recipients of the Vibrant Communities grant. Eighty-four entities in 64 counties received $300,000 in funding. 'The Vibrant Communities grant… Read More
ATLANTA, October 17, 2018 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) today announced the recipients of the Vibrant Communities Grant. Seventy-eight entities in 52 counties received nearly $300,000 in funding. 'We are proud to… Read More
The Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office launched the Camera Ready Communities program in 2010 to train and certify Georgia counties to work effectively with production companies and provide local, one-on-one assistance in every aspect of production, from location scouting and… Read More
Georgia is a global production hub: In 2024 alone, film and TV productions spent $2.6 billion, sparking economic growth in cities and towns statewide.The Georgia Film Office’s Camera Ready® Communities program, which helps communities… Read More
