ATLANTA, March 31, 2006 - Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that the state of Georgia has submitted two potential sites to locate the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Georgia. "I am convinced that Georgia has the right combination… Read More
ATLANTA, February 14, 2006 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame & Museum commend the Georgia musicians recognized at the 48th Annual GRAMMY Awards held in Los Angeles on Wednesday, February 8. The night's winners included Georgia Music Hall of Fame… Read More
ATLANTA, June 28, 2007 – Northeast Georgia's White County has joined the state's ranks of 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities, an official designation indicating the community is developing an environment conducive to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-four… Read More
ATLANTA, May 9, 2007 – Jenkins County is the most recent Georgia county to be certified 'Entrepreneur Friendly' by the state. The designation means that the community is strategically building its environment to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.… Read More
ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2007 - The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that Alliance Supply and Piping, LLC (ASAP, LLC) will open a manufacturing and distribution facility in Franklin County. The company will invest about $3.7 million, and expects to employ 15 to 25 workers within… Read More
ATLANTA, January 30, 2007 – Tourism industry professionals, economic development agency heads and state officials assemble today for the annual Tourism Day at the Capitol to celebrate the significant role tourism plays in Georgia's economy. The state has hosted more than 62 million visitors, which… Read More
SAVANNAH, November 6, 2009 – Meddin Studios, LLC, is opening in Savannah with a $5.5 million investment in advanced digital media technology. The new studio, which will be the nation's first fully digital production facility, will create up to 10 new jobs. Its completely digital… Read More
ATLANTA, Nov. 9, 2009 — ChemFree in Norcross has won the 2009 Georgia Distinguished Exporter Award for innovation and excellence in international trade. Ken Stewart, commissioner of the state of Georgia's Department of Economic Development, and William Fickling III, chairman of the… Read More
DULUTH, GA, October 29, 2009 – NCR Corporation, opened its new ATM manufacturing facility in Columbus, Georgia., rolling out its first NCR SelfServ™ ATMs and bringing innovative manufacturing back to North America. In less than five months after announcing plans to… Read More
ATLANTA, December 7, 2006 - Forsyth County has joined the state's ranks of Entrepreneur Friendly communities, an official designation indicating the community is developing an environment conducive to small business and entrepreneurs. 'Homegrown businesses and entrepreneurs create quality jobs… Read More
