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
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
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
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
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, February 17, 2010 – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Bombardier Aerospace, a leading global transportation company based in Montreal, Canada, will open a facility in Macon in Bibb County. The maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operation… Read More
ATLANTA, November 8, 2006 - Cherokee County joined today 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, Oct. 16, 2006 -The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that American Foodservice, a joint venture partner in American Fresh Foods in Thomasville, will add 35 new jobs and invest $3 million in expanding its operation to include 'flash freeze' production lines. '… Read More
ATLANTA, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Newell Rubbermaid Inc. announces it has signed an agreement with developers Greenstone Properties, in partnership with Pope & Land and Granite Properties, to construct a 350,000 sq. foot, 14-story Atlanta headquarters at Two Glenlake in the Perimeter… Read More