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Luxottica Group to create 1,000 jobs in Henry County

ATLANTA, March 14, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Luxottica Group, a leading eyewear designer, manufacturer and distributor, will create 1,000 jobs with the expansion of its North American distribution facility in Henry County by the end of 2017. 'Georgia has had… Read More

Deal recognizes international trade leaders' statewide economic impact

ATLANTA, March 14, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today presented 24 businesses with GLOBE (Georgia Launching Opportunities By Exporting) Awards at the 2017 Go Global reception. This state-led awards program… Read More

Farmax Merchandise to invest $5 million in Crisp County

ATLANTA, March 20, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Farmax Merchandise, a China-based peanut production and exporting company, will create more than 20 jobs and invest $5 million in a new peanut oil processing facility in Crisp County. 'As the No. 1 state in which to do… Read More

Whitefield Academy High School Student Wins Georgia's 2017 Poetry Out Loud State Championship

ATLANTA, March 20, 2017 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) announced today the winner of the 2017 Poetry Out Loud state competition. Samara Huggins, a senior at Whitefield Academy in Mableton, Ga., took home the first… Read More

Star Snacks to create 115 jobs, invest $18 million in Macon-Bibb County

ATLANTA – April 3, 2017 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Star Snacks, Co. LLC, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality branded nuts, trail mixes and dried fruits, will create 115 jobs and invest more than $18… Read More

Lake Foods expansion to create 130 jobs in Hart County

ATLANTA – April 27, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Lake Foods, LLC will create 130 new full-time jobs and invest $8 million in Hart County. This expansion news more than doubles their workforce. 'We are pleased that Lake… Read More

Elixir Extrusions expansion to invest more than $8 million in Douglas-Coffee County

ATLANTA – May 4, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Elixir Extrusions, a manufacturer of custom aluminum extrusions and fabricated parts, will expand its operations in Douglas-Coffee County. This expansion will create 100… Read More

Resources for Women-Owned Small Businesses in Georgia

Women Business Enterprises (WBE) are one of the fastest growing segments in Georgia. The state ranks #5 in U.S. for greatest number of women-owned firms and Metro Atlanta ranks #5. Georgia ranks #2 in growth in number of women… Read More

Minority Owned Small Businesses

Are you a business owner in Georgia and a member of one of the following minority groups?

• African American
• Asian American
• Native American
• Pacific Islander
• Hispanic/Latino

If so, we encourage you to certify as a Minority… Read More