ATLANTA, October 15, 2020 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the five companies who earned 2020 Georgia Emerging Automotive Recognition (GEAR) Awards after holding presentations in the winners’ communities throughout the week in… Read More
ATLANTA, October 19, 2020 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that BandD Foods, a supplier of steak, beef, pork and chicken products, will invest $15 million in opening a food processing and packaging facility in Sumter County, bringing… Read More
ATLANTA, October 21, 2020—Georgia Council for the Arts, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced the recipients of the Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards for fiscal year 2021. The Vibrant Communities Grant supports a… Read More
ATLANTA – October 21, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that family-owned and operated marine and power sports company Outdoor Network (ODN) will invest nearly $22 million in two projects in Albany, Georgia. The company’s new advanced manufacturing facility and… Read More
ATLANTA, October 23, 2020 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that its International Trade division has earned a President’s “E Star” Award for Export Service from the U.S. Department of Commerce in recognition of “continuing significant… Read More
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The November deadline to comply with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 (NIST SP 800-171, Revised) creates a sense of urgency to move forward with evolving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (… Read More
Georgia has been fortunate to have a thriving music industry, despite recent challenges due to COVID-19. The state, and the capital city of Atlanta, continue to have all the necessary ingredients to cultivate a world-class music ecosystem: prolific homegrown talent, state-of-the-art venues, and… Read More
ATLANTA – October 27, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Toyota Industries Compressor Parts America (TICA) will expand its Pendergrass, Georgia, production facility to meet growing demand for its onboard power electronics. The company will invest $5.5 million… Read More
ATLANTA, October 28, 2020 —Following recent Japanese investment announcements, including expansions of Toyota Compressor Parts America in Jackson County and F&P Georgia in Floyd County, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today celebrated the success… Read More
ATLANTA – October 29, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that family-owned and operated Ken’s Foods will invest $103 million and create 70 new jobs as they expand their manufacturing and distribution operations in Henry County.
“It’s a pleasure to see this… Read More
