Atlanta, July 20, 2021 –Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced a statewide initiative to strengthen Georgia's position as a national leader in the electric mobility industry. Driven by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), the Electric Mobility and… 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
Myles-Anthony Johnson, age 17, asked all the right questions, and that’s exactly the point:
• How do I get involved?
• What degrees would help me get into the entertainment industry?
• What are some of the jobs that I might not know about?
Participating in a recent Zoom edition of… Read More
Atlanta, GA – August 6, 2021 – Yesterday, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) held the official launch of the Electric Mobility and Innovation Alliance (EMIA), announcing chairs for… Read More
ATLANTA – November 15, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that family-owned Hawaiian foods company King’s Hawaiian has invested more than $30 million in expanding their operations in Oakwood, … Read More
Michael Monty grew up in Georgia, went to college in Florida, then planned to head to California to start a career in film... Only to discover there were more jobs back home.
"The infrastructure in Georgia just led to people moving here from Los Angeles," says Michael, a writer and… Read More
ATLANTA – December 8, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the five companies that earned 2021 GEAR Awards. These awards are designed to recognize forward movement in the state’s automotive and… Read More
ATLANTA – December 13, 2021 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that German multinational liner shipping company Hapag-Lloyd will invest $18 million in its new North American… Read More
Atlanta, GA – December 20, 2021 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that family-owned door manufacturing company Steves & Sons Inc. will locate an advanced distribution and value added facility in Turner County to meet growing demand. The company… Read More
Atlanta, GA – February 10, 2022 – Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp today announced the recipients of the 10th annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities to honor outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant… Read More
