Broadly recognized as the esports capital of the nation, Atlanta is one of the top cities in the U.S. for gamers. Georgia has become a Top 5 state for esports thanks to its active cultivation of the industry and was recently recognized by the Esports Trade Association (ESTA), the leading trade… Read More
ATLANTA – June 22, 2022 — This week, Georgia’s Poet Laureate, Chelsea Rathburn, in collaboration with Georgia Council for the Arts, announced the winner and finalists of the ninth annual Poet Laureate’s Prize. The prize is awarded for an original poem written by a… Read More
ATLANTA – April 18, 2023 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development, in cooperation with the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority, today announced that the Forward Fitzgerald site has earned a “Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development” (GRAD) certification with “Select… Read More
Atlanta, GA – December 20, 2021 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that family-owned door manufacturing company Steves & Sons Inc. will locate an advanced distribution and value added facility in Turner County to meet growing demand. The company… Read More
Atlanta, September 12, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Ethicon, Inc. is planning to expand operations in Athens-Clarke County, adding to the company's existing Georgia presence in Athens and Cornelia. This expansion would add a 100,000-square-foot facility in… Read More
ATLANTA, October 12, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal today congratulated Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics Executive Director Page Siplon on his appointment to the newly formed U.S. Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness. Recognizing the state of Georgia as a leader in logistics… Read More
Dunwoody, GA – February 4, 2013 – The iconic Krystal sign will soon be going up in Dunwoody, Georgia. Positioned adjacent to Atlanta's I-285, the restaurant support center offices will occupy 23,000 square feet in the Lincoln Parkway Building. The company plans to have… Read More
STATE OF GEORGIA Office of the Governor ATLANTA, October 2, 2013 – Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the recipients of the second annual Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities. Fifteen individuals and organizations have been… Read More
ATLANTA , April 4, 2016 – Georgia, a state known for its musical heritage that ranges from James Brown to Luke Bryan, is looking for a passionate music fan to explore its vibrant music scenes and bring them to life via social media. The winner of the #GeorgiaMusic Backstage Pass… Read More
ATLANTA, April 11, 2016 – Georgia Tourism, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced today the launch of its spring television broadcast campaign titled 'Pretty.Sweet.' The new television spots showcase the beauty of Georgia and the many destinations… Read More
