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Thank you for visiting Georgia.org, a website from the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Georgia.org is designed to make it easier and more efficient for Georgians to interact with state government. We are committed to reduce barriers to website content for visitors with disabilities by… Read More

Creative Industry Resources

Local Resources + COX ENTERPRISES INNOVATION FUND Tripp Rackley and Jim Kennedy have partnered to launch a $250M fund for development of new media-related startups. Rackley's experience is geared towards enterprise software, mostly in the financial services sector, so it is… Read More

Sister Cities International Alliances

Georgia City Sister City Country Atlanta Ancient Olympia Greece Atlanta Brussels Belgium Atlanta Bucharest Romania Atlanta Cotonou Benin Atlanta Daegu South Korea Atlanta Fukuoka Japan Atlanta Lagos Nigeria Atlanta Montego Bay… Read More

International Relations Contacts

Name Title Phone Abby Turano Deputy Commissioner 404.962.4073 Dee Ford Deputy Chief of Protocol 404.962.4042… Read More

Deputy Commissioner, International Relations

Abby Turano is the Deputy Commissioner for International Relations at the Georgia Department of Economic Development. She previously served as the Chief of Protocol for the state. Turano leads the diplomatic affairs team, handling matters of foreign affairs on behalf of the Governor and GDEcD. She… Read More

What is Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeship is a work-based training method that combines formal instruction with on-site, occupation-related training. Apprentices typically work 30-40 hours per week and receive classroom training through part-time attendance at technical colleges, universities or approved training providers.… Read More

Breaking into the Gaming Industry

Watch these five videos from Georgia gaming company Hi-Rez Studios to learn how to break into the gaming industry in Georgia. Writing for Games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYnbuXyhwzw Backend Development for Online Games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAFtZv5422k Game Audio https://www.… Read More

Technical Resources

Please select from the following training resources provided by the Georgia Department of Economic Development's Workforce Division. + Effective Utilization of Rapid Response

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Allen Gudenrath

Gudenrath is employed by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney where he holds the title of senior vice president – Wealth Management, financial adviser. He has worked with the same firm since 1985, serving both institutional and individual investors, foundations and investment banking services. He earned an… Read More