ATLANTA, July 2, 2008 – Sterling G. Wharton has been named Program Director for Georgia's Centers of Innovation (COI) program, which pairs high growth, technology-oriented businesses and entrepreneurs with applied research, technology connections and technology commercialization… Read More
ATLANTA, July 1, 2008 – Ferry-Morse Seed Company announced today it is locating a new light manufacturing and distribution center in Macon, creating five jobs and investing $1 million. 'Georgia's strength in logistics continues to draw distribution centers from companies like… Read More
ATLANTA, January 7, 2008 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Travelport will make Atlanta its North American global distribution system (GDS) headquarters, adding up to 300 jobs and investing $33 million. 'Travelport's decision to locate a division headquarters in… Read More
ATLANTA, January 8, 2008 – Governor Sonny Perdue and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia today invited interested Georgians to begin submitting applications for positions at the Kia auto assembly facility currently under construction in West Point, Ga. 'This is a very exciting day,… Read More
ATLANTA, January 16, 2008 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today it has contracted with GolinHarris International, Inc., as its public relations agency of record. The group will assist the department's public relations staff in the development and… Read More
ATLANTA - January 29, 2008 - Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Korean tire manufacturer Kumho Tire Co., Inc. will locate its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Macon. The new plant will create 450 jobs and $225 million in investment, including a second… Read More
MACON, January 25, 2008 - On Jan. 25, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame received the 'Museum Exhibition of the Year' Award by the Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries (GAMG) for "Otis Redding: I've Got Dreams to Remember." The Category 1 Award (over $100,000) recognized… Read More
ATLANTA, June 27, 2008 – East Georgia's Washington County is now one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means the community has developed an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-one percent of Washington… Read More
ATLANTA, June 26, 2008 – North Georgia's Murray County is now one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means the community has developed an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Eighty-nine percent of Murray… Read More
ATLANTA, June 23, 2008 – East Georgia's Treutlen County is now one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means the community has developed an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-four percent of Treutlen… Read More
