Atlanta, January 3, 2020 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Lidl US, a leading grocery retailer, will build a regional distribution center in Covington, Georgia. Lidl is investing $100 million in the project which will create 270 new full-time jobs.
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The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) initially welcomed the interest by the Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA) in improving administration of the state’s film tax credit program. However, GDEcD believes that the audits provide an inaccurate and dated picture of the overall… Read More
ATLANTA, January 8, 2020 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that NearShore Technology, a software outsourcing company, will open a new software and innovation hub in midtown Atlanta, creating more than 30 new jobs.
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Erika Crawford Gordon of Rome is a Registered Nurse with Northside Hospital who found a way to make extra income as a babysitter on production sets for TV and film. With this new revenue opportunity, Erika has been able to help pay for her daughter's education at the University of Georgia.… Read More
ATLANTA, January 13, 2020 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that longtime Bartow County community partner Anheuser-Busch will expand operations at its facility in Cartersville, Georgia, generating an $85 million investment and 12… Read More
Scott Nickelson left Georgia after high school only to return 20 years later to work as a communications technician within the film industry. Now living in Rome with his family, Scott is part of Exchange Communications, a business that provides communication services for remote productions, such as… Read More
Dallas resident and electrical contractor Rick Harris started Harris Diversified as an electrical equipment rental company catering to the film industry. What began as a family operation, quickly grew to 14 full time employees. The company got their “big break” with the movie “The Blind Side,” but… Read More
What started out as custom rugs for one film production, quickly grew to supplying the flooring and carpet for over 20 productions. Dalton based and family-owned Myers Carpet continues to meet the flooring needs of Georgia’s film industry. Located in the “carpet capital of the world,” Myers Carpet… Read More
Event Services of Georgia provides portable toilets and sanitation services to more than 100 productions in Georgia. Owner Jody Tinsely of Cumming saw a need in the marketplace and has hired six additional employees to keep up with growth. These production contracts keep business consistent and… Read More
