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
Feb. 3, 2006, ATLANTA - Today Governor Sonny Perdue announced the opening of the new enter of Innovation for Manufacturing Excellence in Gainesville at Lanier Technical College. The manufacturing center is the newest of six innovation centers recently created in the state of… Read More
ATLANTA, February 4, 2015—Gov. Nathan Deal recognized National Career and Technical Education (CTE) month at the state Capitol today. The event spotlighted the state's Go Build Georgia program which educates students about career opportunities in the skilled trades. 'Since its… Read More
Georgia is a global production hub: In 2024 alone, film and TV productions spent $2.6 billion, sparking economic growth in cities and towns statewide.The Georgia Film Office’s Camera Ready® Communities program, which helps communities… Read More
ATLANTA, January 22, 2009 – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue recently announced he is proposing tort reform legislation that will protect Georgia-based biotech companies from product liability claims. 'With this proposed legislation, we will cement our position as a leader in the… Read More
ATLANTA, March 31, 2008 – Central Georgia's Macon County is one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation indicates the community has worked to develop an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-three percent of… Read More
ATLANTA, October 17, 2018 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) today announced the recipients of the Vibrant Communities Grant. Seventy-eight entities in 52 counties received nearly $300,000 in funding. 'We are proud to… Read More
ATLANTA, July 22, 2008 – South Central Georgia's Thomas 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 Thomas… Read More
ATLANTA, October 23, 2017 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) today announced the recipients of the Vibrant Communities grant. Eighty-four entities in 64 counties received $300,000 in funding. 'The Vibrant Communities grant… Read More
ATLANTA – December 1, 2016 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the winners of the inaugural Georgia Automotive Awards. The program is designed to recognize leaders throughout the state, and to honor them for the contributions they have made to… Read More
