ATLANTA, June 28, 2016 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Tourism division announced today that Georgia welcomed an estimated 102.4 million visitors in 2015, an increase of 3.7 percent. 'Congratulations to Georgia's entire tourism industry on this incredible… Read More
ATLANTA, June 30, 2016–The Georgia Department of Economic Development today announced that Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in the design, manufacturing and servicing of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units, will invest $65 million to retrofit and equip their Columbus… Read More
ATLANTA, July 1, 2016–The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Hubbell Incorporated, an international manufacturer of quality electrical and electronic products for a broad range of non-residential and residential construction, industrial and… Read More
ATLANTA, July 19, 2016–The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Top Gun Powder Coating & Architectural Coating, a leading provider of world class architectural finishes, will expand to create a total of 70 new jobs in Adairsville and Jasper… Read More
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
