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Georgia’s Music Industry Provides Unique Experiences for Live Music

As with so many facets of the global economy, it is no surprise that the entertainment industry has also been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, and Georgia’s live music industry has not been immune. According to the Recording Academy, more than 300 festivals have been canceled nationwide,… Read More

Connecting Georgia's Communities to Spur Economic Development: RuralWorks

'Promoting the growth and success of rural Georgia is essential to securing a more prosperous state for generations to come, ' Governor Nathan Deal

The newest division of the Department,… Read More

State Launches Pilot Program to Grow Logistics Industry Workforce

Savannah, February 17, 2015 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Workforce and Center of Innovation for Logistics divisions joined forces with the Coastal Workforce Investment Board and Savannah Technical College to launch the Fast Track Coastal Initiative today.… Read More

COI IT - Digital Health

  Digital health is the intersection of technology and healthcare. This broad scope includes categories such as mobile health, health information technology, telehealth and telemedicine, wearable devices, and personalized medicine.  Digital technology is driving a revolution in… Read More

COI IT - Cybersecurity

Due to the growing focus on information technology and significant public and private investments in recent years, Georgia is a leading center for network and cybersecurity. The cybersecurity industry cluster in Georgia generates nearly $5 billion in annual revenue and features more than 115… Read More

Georgia Firearms

Georgia’s population of hunting enthusiasts, highly skilled workforce, and business-friendly climate make it the ideal location for defense and firearms manufacturers.  The state’s business recruiters began actively courting the defense industry six years ago after noticing that many… Read More

GDEcD designates 129th and final “Entrepreneur Friendly” community

ATLANTA, August 20, 2008 — Johnson County became the 129th and final community to be named Entrepreneur Friendly, which helps communities create an environment conducive to small businesses and entrepreneurs. 'As the Entrepreneur Friendly initiative's first phase draws to a… Read More

When Speed to Market Matters, GRAD Certified Sites Fit the Bill

Georgia has a large inventory of properties ready to welcome economic development. Over 2,600 available properties, from existing buildings to graded parcels, are listed on the state’s site selector database. Availability, however, is just one aspect of what prospective businesses consider when… Read More

4 Fungi’s Regenerative Takes Root in Georgia

ATLANTA – August 30, 2023 – Today, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced that 4 Fungi’s Regenerative, a sustainable controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and food production company, will establish a new greenhouse in Metter. The facility will create almost 50… Read More