Cathy Cunningham has been enjoying delicious cheese straws her whole life – thanks to the culinary talent of her mother, Geraldine Cunningham, and her grandmother, Emma Lindgren McCloskey. Cathy decided it was time to share the family treat with the world, so she started a business selling the… Read More
Hidden in the Pine Mountain ridge of Harris County, you will find Blue Springs, a quartzite bedrock spring that produces some of the purest water in Georgia. It’s no wonder this stunning natural ecosystem caught the eye of Cason and Virginia Hand Callaway in the 1920s. For four generations, the… Read More
ATLANTA, May 3, 2021 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced its six 2021 Small Business ROCK STARS as part of the state’s celebration of Georgia Small Business Week, recognized Monday, May 3, through Saturday, May 8. A small businessman… Read More
ATLANTA – May 3, 2021 – To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, Governor Brian P. Kemp in conjunction with Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced several new initiatives to increase… Read More
ATLANTA, May 5, 2021 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Ammeraal Beltech, a member of the Ammega Group and a leading global manufacturer of lightweight conveyor belting, will invest more than $19 million in opening a new… Read More
Atlanta, May 7, 2021 – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Amazon will expand its significant presence in Georgia with a new fulfillment center planned in Savannah, Georgia. The new facility will feature innovative Amazon robotics technology and create 1,000… Read More
Atlanta, May 10, 2021 – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Interfor, a forest products company and the largest lumber producer in the state, will invest $30 million in expanding their sawmill operations in Perry, Georgia.
“It’s great to see a lumber… Read More
Atlanta, May 26, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Mytex Polymers US Corp (Mytex) is investing more than $7 million to expand its facility in Newton County, creating fifteen new jobs. Owned by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Mytex develops, tests, and… Read More
Atlanta, May 27, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Huali Floors, a leading manufacturer of resilient flooring, will establish its first U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Murray County. Huali Floors will create at least 315 new jobs and invest… Read More
Area Development, a publication dedicated to covering the intersection of business, place and people, recently featured the Center of Innovation (COI) as an innovation program that is adapting to challenges brought to the forefront due to COVID-19. This global pandemic has impacted innovation… Read More
