Did you know that just about every one of America’s popular food and drink products are made in Georgia? While the state is famous for its peaches, Georgia's comprehensive agriculture/food-processing ecosystem encompasses an… Read More
Industry innovators Remington Firearms, Taurus USA, Check-Mate Industries are among dozens attracted by state’s manufacturing capabilities and gun-friendly environmentIn a state that treasures individual freedoms,… Read More
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Georgia, companies around the state pivoted to supply then-scarce personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks, face shields, and gowns to frontline healthcare and public safety workers. While many joined the Georgia Suppliers Map to make their supplies available… Read More
ATLANTA, February 20, 2006—Today at the State Capitol, Governor Sonny Perdue led the swearing-in ceremony of 32 Georgians appointed to the newly reconstituted Workforce Investment Board (WIB), a key part of the Governor's strategy to develop a better educated statewide workforce… Read More
ATLANTA, April 1, 2010 – At least five high-profile productions filmed in Georgia are slated to hit movie theaters in the next few months, including Why Did I Get Married Too?, Get Low, Killers and Due Date. The Last Song, a Miley Cyrus vehicle, opened March 31. In addition, The… Read More
Atlanta, GA – 10. November 2021 – Gouverneur Brian P. Kemp gab heute bekannt, dass Aurubis, eines der weltweit führenden Unternehmen im Recycling von Kupfer, Edelmetallen und Nichteisenmetallen, 340 Millionen USD (300 Million EUR) in die Errichtung einer hochmodernen… Read More
ATLANTA, January 27, 2011 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the graduation of the 2010 class of the Mentor Protégé Connection. This initiative partners promising small businesses in Georgia with successful large companies to foster enhanced… Read More
By R. Steven Justice
Executive Director, Georgia Centers of Innovation
Georgia’s public and private universities and colleges are a prime resource in building a strong innovation ecosystem throughout our state. Over the last month I’ve had the pleasure to visit three of our great academic… Read More
ATLANTA, April 16, 2010 – Movies filmed in Georgia have grossed over $415 million at the box office so far this year, cementing the state's position as a leading location for filming. Both 'The Blind Side' and 'The Crazies' are still in theaters and have grossed a combined total of more than $… Read More
ATLANTA – September 13, 2023 – As the State of Georgia celebrates 50 years of the Georgia Film Office, Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced another blockbuster year for the film and television industry as productions spent $4.1 billion in Georgia during fiscal year 2023. The… Read More
