ATLANTA, December 18, 2006 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that he will recommend Ken Stewart as the next commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). Stewart, the current director of the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), will succeed Craig Lesser, who will… Read More
ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2006 - Camden County is the second Georgia coastal county this month to be certified 'Entrepreneur Friendly' by the state. The designation means that these communities are strategically building local environments to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. 'Homegrown… Read More
ATLANTA, Dec. 7, 2006 – System Ceramics of Italy has chosen metro Atlanta area for its first U.S. location to house its headquarters, sales and service center. System Ceramics purchased a 20,000-square-foot facility in south Forsyth County and anticipates opening in January. System's move… 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
ATLANTA, Dec 6, 2006 – Coal Marketing Company Ltd. (CMC), the exclusive marketer for coal produced in the Cerrejón mining complex in Colombia, has chosen Atlanta for the headquarters of its subsidiary, Coal Marketing Company (USA), Inc. 'Atlanta provides excellent transportation to both… Read More
ATLANTA, December 5, 2006 – Glynn County is the newest addition to the fast-growing group of state-designated 'Entrepreneur Friendly' counties that are strategically developing pro-small business and entrepreneur environments. 'Encouraging and supporting our homegrown businesses and entrepreneurs… Read More
ATLANTA (November 21, 2006) - State parks, national landmarks, classic mountains and the state capital will highlight the route of the fifth annual Tour de Georgia, scheduled April 16 to 22, 2007. The announcement of the 12 Host Venues and overview of the seven stages was unveiled today by sports… Read More
ATLANTA, Nov. 20, 2006 -- Atlanta leads the nation in attracting highly educated 25- to 34-year-olds, the most coveted demographic in the country. They are known as the "Young and Restless." "Atlanta is winning the war for talent," said Sam A. Williams, president of the Metro Atlanta… Read More
ATLANTA, Ga. (November 15, 2006) - As the Tour de Georgia commences its fifth year of attracting enormous crowds and world-class talent, officials announced today that the 2007 Tour de Georgia has expanded from six to seven days. The additional day of professional cycling and spectator festivities… Read More
ATLANTA, November 8, 2006 - Cherokee County joined today the fast-growing ranks of the state's 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities, an official designation that means a community is strategically developing an environment that welcomes small business and entrepreneurs. 'Encouraging and supporting… Read More
