Lights, camera, zoom! As we all adjust to this new normal of virtual meetings, conferences and happy hours, who’s to say you can’t star in an alternate reality of your own – or at least one filmed and produced in Georgia?
The Georgia Film Office has compiled free Zoom backgrounds, displaying… Read More
ATLANTA, April 15, 2020 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced with the Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority that the county’s Highway 257 Rail Site is officially a “Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development” (GRAD) Certified… Read More
As we confront the effects of COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Economic Development continues to work around the clock arming our partners with the resources they need to navigate these turbulent times. We’re also maintaining our focus on unique growth opportunities with expanding industries… Read More
As the spread of COVID-19 was progressing around the world, Explore Georgia, the state tourism office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), was carefully monitoring how and when the virus would begin to affect Georgia. An updated crisis communications plan was implemented… Read More
In just under a month, the tourism industry across the world has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While social distancing measures have prevented the spread of the illness, they have also brought the tourism economy to an abrupt and painful halt. All sectors of Georgia’s economy have… Read More
Innovation is situational; sometimes we choose to innovate proactively, and sometimes a crisis or situation catalyzes us to react with creative solutions never before imagined.
Over the past few weeks, most businesses have operated in the latter mode as the nation faces COVID-19. During… Read More
Atlanta, April 27, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Amazon will further expand its Georgia presence with a new fulfillment center planned in Appling, Georgia. The new, multi-level operations facility will feature innovative Amazon robotics technology and… Read More
Atlanta, April 29, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Batter Up Foods’ sister company, SatisPie, will invest up to $34 million as it expands its product offerings to include waffles and pancakes for businesses across North America. Headquartered in Rochester,… Read More
Looking to have a little fun while sticking close to home? Why not recreate a scene from your favorite Georgia-filmed movie or television show? To join the fun, share your Georgia film scene on your Facebook or Twitter page and tag us: @GAFMDE.
With so many great choices, the possibilities… Read More
Atlanta, May 4, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that SK innovation, a developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), will begin construction in July on their second electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Jackson… Read More
