ATLANTA – December 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) today announced that Graphic Packaging International (GPI), a leading company in the design and manufacturing of packaging for commercial products… Read More
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) partners with communities to create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses through community and economic development, local government assistance, and safe and affordable housing. Using state and federal resources, DCA helps… Read More
In a recent interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Steve Shaffer, aerospace director at the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)’s Center of Innovation, said it best: “the sky’s the limit” for the state’s No. 1 export product for more than a decade.That’s because Georgia isn… 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
Tina Lilly is the Executive Director of Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, where she has led the organization since 2021, bringing to the role a depth of knowledge of Georgia’s arts communities as well as a lifetime of arts advocacy. Under her… Read More
Pat Wilson was appointed Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in November 2016. As Commissioner, he leads the state agency responsible for creating jobs and investment opportunities in Georgia through business recruitment and expansion, small business growth,… Read More
ATLANTA – April 7, 2022 – In support of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) today and this year’s theme, “Meet Safe,” Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is proud to showcase how the state is successfully… Read More
In Georgia, unmanned aerial vehicles are already beginning to help agricultural producers and consultants gather invaluable information about their crops, leading to reduced cost and improved yields.
Led by the efforts of the … Read More
ATLANTA, March 16, 2015—Georgia's 'Small Business Rock Stars' were recognized today at a luncheon hosted by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) in Atlanta. Six Georgia small businesses were honored… Read More
ATLANTA, August 2, 2016 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia-lensed feature film and television productions generated an economic impact of more than $7 billion during fiscal year 2016. The 245 feature film and television productions shot in Georgia represent $2.02… Read More
