ATLANTA, July 27, 2016 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development's (GDEcD) Tourism division announced today that it has awarded more than $85,275 in product development agreements to 13 new and expanding tourism projects across the state. In an effort to further tourism… Read More
ATLANTA, August 1, 2016 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Workforce division launched WorkSource Georgia today at the 2016 Georgia Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Convening. This new statewide unified brand was created to align the resources… Read More
ATLANTA, August 2, 2016 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia-lensed feature film and television productions generated an economic impact of more than $7 billion during fiscal year 2016. The 245 feature film and television productions shot in Georgia represent $2.02… Read More
ATLANTA, August 3, 2016 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Voxpro, an innovative customer experience and tech support provider, will create more than 500 jobs and invest $4 million in a new Center of Excellence in Athens-Clarke County by 2020. 'Georgia offers a wealth of… Read More
ATLANTA, August 12, 2016– The State of Georgia today announced that Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology services, will increase its technology personnel in Sandy Springs and locate their headquarters operation in the heart of… Read More
ATLANTA, August 16, 2016 – Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that voestalpine Automotive Body Parts Inc. will expand its existing operation in Bartow County, creating 150 jobs and investing $50 million in the local community. voestalpine Automotive Body Parts Inc. is the… Read More
ATLANTA, August 29, 2016 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Variety Wholesalers, Inc., a retail store chain, will establish its second major distribution center in Coweta County, creating 320 jobs and investing approximately $10.5 million in the Newnan area. The… Read More
ATLANTA, August 31, 2016 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Home Chef, a meal kit delivery service, will create more than 1,200 jobs and invest $3.35 million in a new DeKalb County facility by 2020. 'Home Chef is among the many innovative companies using Georgia's high-… Read More
ATLANTA, September 8, 2016 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Sentury Tire, the fifth-largest and fastest-growing tire manufacturer in China, will create more than 1,000 jobs and invest $530 million in a car and light truck tire manufacturing operation in Troup County.… Read More
ATLANTA, September 12, 2016 –Gov. Nathan Deal, along with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, today announced that Honeywell, a Fortune 100 company specializing in diversified technology, software development and manufacturing, will create more than 800 jobs and invest $19 million in… Read More
