ATLANTA, March 9, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Aviagen, a leading broiler breeding company, will create 100 jobs and invest approximately $18 million in a new parent stock hatchery in Quitman. 'The poultry industry has been one of Georgia's top economic drivers… Read More
ATLANTA – March 13, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today, along with the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) recognized Georgia's 2017 'Small Business Rock Stars.' GDEcD and GEDA hosted a luncheon where four Georgia companies were… Read More
ATLANTA, March 14, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Luxottica Group, a leading eyewear designer, manufacturer and distributor, will create 1,000 jobs with the expansion of its North American distribution facility in Henry County by the end of 2017. 'Georgia has had… Read More
ATLANTA, March 14, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today presented 24 businesses with GLOBE (Georgia Launching Opportunities By Exporting) Awards at the 2017 Go Global reception. This state-led awards program… Read More
ATLANTA, March 20, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Farmax Merchandise, a China-based peanut production and exporting company, will create more than 20 jobs and invest $5 million in a new peanut oil processing facility in Crisp County. 'As the No. 1 state in which to do… Read More
ATLANTA, March 20, 2017 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) announced today the winner of the 2017 Poetry Out Loud state competition. Samara Huggins, a senior at Whitefield Academy in Mableton, Ga., took home the first… Read More
ATLANTA, March 24, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Workforce division announced today the launch of a new brand for Georgia's skilled trade education initiative Trade Five, formerly known as Go Build Georgia. 'One of the state's greatest… Read More
ATLANTA – April 3, 2017 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Star Snacks, Co. LLC, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality branded nuts, trail mixes and dried fruits, will create 115 jobs and invest more than $18… Read More
ATLANTA – April 27, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Lake Foods, LLC will create 130 new full-time jobs and invest $8 million in Hart County. This expansion news more than doubles their workforce. 'We are pleased that Lake… Read More
ATLANTA – May 4, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Elixir Extrusions, a manufacturer of custom aluminum extrusions and fabricated parts, will expand its operations in Douglas-Coffee County. This expansion will create 100… Read More
