ATLANTA, May 14, 2008 – Governor Sonny Perdue today signed into law HB 990 which authorizes Georgia's $21.1 billion Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) Budget. The FY09 budget year begins July 1, 2008. 'Georgia is a growing, thriving state and this budget provides a sound fiscal plan… Read More
ATLANTA, May 14, 2008 – BRT Extrusions Inc. announced plans to locate a new facility in Tifton, creating up to 146 jobs and investing $6 million. 'Georgia continues to be a strong draw for manufacturers such as BRT Extrusions,' said Ken Stewart, commissioner of the Georgia… Read More
ATLANTA, May 13, 2008 – Georgia joins hundreds of cities, states and travel-related businesses nationwide in recognition of the 25th annual National Tourism Week, to be held May 10-18. Designated by Congress and established by presidential proclamation in 1983, the event… Read More
ATLANTA, May 12, 2008 – Governor Sonny Perdue today signed into law the 2008 Entertainment Industry Investment Act (HB 1100), new legislation designed to encourage entertainment industry productions in Georgia. The signing ceremony took place at the studios of Turner Broadcasting… Read More
MACON, May 12, 2008 — Today Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for Korean tire manufacturer Kumho Tire Co., Inc. The company will locate its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Macon. The new plant will create 450 jobs and $225 million in… Read More
ATLANTA, May 9, 2008 – As the nation observes Invest in America Week, Georgia is stepping up its efforts on the global stage with a new international business center in China, a new alliance with Canadian provinces and a successful string of international business missions. 'We… Read More
ATLANTA, May 7, 2008 – East Georgia's Richmond County is now one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means the community has developed an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Eighty-eight percent of Richmond… Read More
ATLANTA, May 6, 2008 – Northeast Georgia's Banks County is now one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means the community has developed an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety-two percent of Banks County'… Read More
ATLANTA, May 2, 2008 — Today Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for Sewon America, Inc., a major Kia supplier. Sewon is locating its first U.S. plant at the Callaway South Industrial Park in LaGrange. The company plans to create 700 jobs… Read More
ATLANTA, April 25, 2008 – Southwest Georgia's Mitchell County is one of the state's newest 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation indicates the community has worked to develop an environment that is welcoming to small business and entrepreneurs. Ninety percent of… Read More
