ATLANTA, January 26, 2016—Gov. Nathan Deal was joined by leaders from Georgia's tourism industry for the annual Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the Capitol to highlight the $57.1 billion impact of tourism on Georgia's economy. Representatives from the industry presented… Read More
ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2016 – Georgia Tourism, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced today the launch of its new social media campaign #ExploreGeorgiaPup. The campaign will focus on and encourage pet-friendly travel around the state with trip ideas,… Read More
ATLANTA, September 29, 2011 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that Virginia-based Dominion Chemical Company will open a wax products manufacturing facility in Albany, Georgia in Dougherty County. The company will invest $1.1 million, and create… Read More
Atlanta, August 16, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal and Sewon Group Chairman and CEO Moon-Ki Kim today announced that Sewon America, Inc., the largest supplier for Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG)'s plant, will add 150 jobs and invest an additional $10 million in its existing… Read More
ATLANTA, October 25, 2006 — Sumter County has joined the fast-growing ranks of the state's 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities, an official designation that means a community is strategically developing an environment that welcomes small business and entrepreneurs. 'Encouraging and supporting… Read More
ATLANTA, Sept. 12, 2006 - Southwest Georgia's Calhoun and Schley counties have joined the state's ranks of 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities, an official designation indicating a community is developing an environment conducive to small business and entrepreneurs. They are state's 23rd and 24th… Read More
ATLANTA, May 10, 2006 - Hart 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. Northeast Georgia's Hart County is the 18th community in the state… Read More
ATLANTA, August 14, 2007 – Standard Functional Foods Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Standard Candy Company Inc., announced today that it plans to expand its 230-worker Standard Candy facility in Eastman, Ga., creating 77 new jobs to accommodate a new product line. 'We're very pleased that… Read More
ATLANTA, June 1, 2007 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that Heidi Green has been appointed as the agency's Deputy Commissioner for Global Commerce. 'Heidi's deep experience in developing and managing relationships at all levels of… Read More
ATLANTA, April 30, 2007 – Carroll County is the most recent metro Atlanta county 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
