Thrush Aircraft is a global leader in the aviation sector, producing aircraft for agricultural spray operations. Through the help of the Georgia Center of Innovation for Aerospace, they were able to create their newest model, the 510G, adding over 40 jobs.… Read More
Private–public partnerships give Georgia businesses a competitive advantage. Dozens of development agencies across the state collaborate on an ongoing basis to create partnerships that guarantee the future health and strength of Georgia's economy and the companies that drive it. The result is… Read More
ATLANTA, May 6, 2010 – Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement today regarding the reopening of Pilgrim's Pride's Douglas Plant in January. More details of Pilgrim's Pride's announcement can be found at… Read More
ATLANTA, May 25, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Switch, a global technology solutions corporation, will create 65 jobs, and along with its clients, invest $2.5 billion in a Switch PRIME data center in Douglas County. The new metro Atlanta location will be… Read More
Filming of the baseball-themed movie “Undefiled” helped bring jobs and an economic boost to Macon after months of stagnation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
For Bradford Haynes, a former professional baseball player turned actor, writer, and producer, it was the perfect opportunity to put… Read More
ATLANTA, May 10, 2006 - Brantley County has joined the state's ranks of 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities, an official designation indicating the community is developing an environment conducive to small business and entrepreneurs. Southeast Georgia's Brantley County is the 17th community in the… Read More
It's not peaches, poultry or peanuts that tops Georgia's exports list, but planes. Channel 2 Action News anchor Justin Farmer met with local businesses to look at the jobs Georgia's aerospace industry is creating, and how the state is keeping them here.
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Gwinnett County, October 29, 2010 – In partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development and Gwinnett Chamber economic development, Maxzone, a subsidiary of DEPO Auto Parts, announces its relocation and expansion its of southeast headquarters and distribution… Read More
ATLANTA, April 26, 2007 – Barrow County is the most recent of Georgia's counties to be certified 'Entrepreneur Friendly' by the state. The designation means that the community is strategically building its environment to support small businesses and entrepreneurs… Read More
ATLANTA, November 7, 2008 — Ken Stewart, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced today that Benedetto Guitars in Savannah has won the second annual Georgia Featured Export Product Award. AIC Wireless, based in Sylvester, is the finalist. '… Read More
