ATLANTA, May 15, 2012 — Georgia citizens should soon see new job opportunities in the state thanks to aggressive measures passed this year by the Georgia legislature. Business-friendly bills signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal will benefit manufacturers, the… Read More
ATLANTA, May 23, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Calhoun-based Mohawk Industries is expanding the company's Summerville manufacturing operations in Chattooga County. Mohawk anticipates adding about 500 jobs in Summerville over the next five years through investments… Read More
ATLANTA, May 23, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal will lead a high-level delegation of state of Georgia officials and business leaders to Turkey May 28-June 1. The mission will visit the cities of Istanbul, Ankara and Mersin and meet with prominent members of the Turkish government and… Read More
ATLANTA, May 31, 2012 — Farmers in Georgia will benefit from streamlined export assistance thanks to an agreement signed today by Chris Cummiskey, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), and Gary Black, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of… Read More
ATLANTA, June 12, 2012 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that the State of Georgia is once again the recipient of the Silver Shovel award for its efforts in economic development. The award is issued by Area Development magazine, a leading… Read More
ATLANTA, June 29, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that leading media company CBS Corp. will locate an IT and software services center in Sandy Springs. The company plans to create 101 jobs at this facility, which will provide IT support for many of its properties. The… Read More
ATLANTA, July 2, 2012 - Governor Nathan Deal will spearhead an economic development mission to some of Canada's most prominent business and tourism centers today through July 10. The governor will visit Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary to meet with companies seeking to locate… Read More
ATLANTA, July 10, 2012 - Governor Nathan Deal announced today that Katy, Texas-based Academy Sports + Outdoors will expand its existing operation in Jeffersonville in Twiggs County, creating 250 new jobs. This project expands the sporting goods, outdoor and lifestyle… Read More
ATLANTA, July 12, 2012 - The best of Georgia's creative and cultural industries will be recognized at an event that will reward outstanding service and ongoing excellence. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities. Georgia… Read More
ATLANTA, July 20, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Interroll, the world's leading supplier of conveyor systems and components, will locate its North American manufacturing plant, showroom facility and technology center in Hiram in Paulding County. The company plans to… Read More
