ATLANTA, November 23, 2010 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Encore Plastics Corporation, a Sandusky, Ohio-based injection molder and thermoformer, will locate a distribution and manufacturing operation in the city of Forsyth in Monroe County. The plant… Read More
ATLANTA, February 9, 2011—The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that SD Automotive Group, a German designer and manufacturer of precision machine tools, will open its first business in the United States in Hart County, Georgia. SD Automotive Group… Read More
ATLANTA, May 17, 2011—Governor Nathan Deal signed legislation May 12 that officially moves Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) under the operational umbrella of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) beginning July 1, 2011, the start of the state's fiscal year.… Read More
ATLANTA, April 16, 2009 – The Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics introduced the first-ever statewide logistics industry report at a gathering of 400+ industry leaders in Midtown Atlanta. The report, titled 2009 Georgia Logistics Report: A Focus on Providers is the first… Read More
ATLANTA, November 7, 2008 — Ken Stewart, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced today that Benedetto Guitars in Savannah has won the second annual Georgia Featured Export Product Award. AIC Wireless, based in Sylvester, is the finalist. '… Read More
ATLANTA, November 5, 2008 – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Telfair Forest Products plans to locate in Lumber City, creating 45 jobs and investing $5.75 million. 'Forestry has always been a key economic driver in Georgia, and I am pleased that yet… Read More
ATLANTA, Nov. 3, 2008 – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Woodlands Alternative Fuels plans to locate a mill to produce wood pellets and chips in Thomas County, creating 50 jobs and investing $15 million. 'With the location of Woodlands Alternative Fuels,… Read More
ATLANTA, September 23, 2008 – Finnish water and fiber management company Kemira announced today it plans to consolidate its North American research and development facilities into a new Atlanta location, creating 85 jobs. 'Georgia has the right environment for companies like… Read More
ATLANTA, July 1, 2010 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Atlanta-based Convergent, one of America's largest consumer accounts receivable management companies, will locate a new customer care center in Augusta in Richmond County, creating 400 jobs. This… Read More
ATLANTA, September 15, 2011— Governor Nathan Deal and the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), designated 23 Georgia counties Camera Ready at the annual Governor's Tourism Conference yesterday… Read More