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A-1 Roof Trusses Plans $17 Million Investment, 130 Jobs in Decatur County

Atlanta, May 8, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that A-1 Roof Trusses, a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered wood trusses, plans to invest $17 million and create 130 jobs in a new manufacturing facility in Bainbridge. The Decatur County location will mark the… Read More

Georgia Council for the Arts Announces Poet Laureate’s Prize Winner, Finalists

ATLANTA, May 12, 2020—This week Georgia's Poet Laureate, Chelsea Rathburn, in collaboration with Georgia Council for the Arts, announced the winner and finalists of the seventh annual Poet Laureate's Prize. 2020 WINNER Sarah Lao  “… Read More

SK innovation Donates $400,000 to Augusta University’s Free COVID-19 Screening Application

Atlanta, May 14, 2020 –In recent addresses to Georgians regarding COVID-19, Governor Brian P. Kemp has applauded the launch of Augusta University’s COVID-19 telemedicine app and highlighted the value of public-private partnerships. Today Augusta University received a $400,… Read More

Governor Kemp Announces Microsoft Corp. to Expand Presence in Atlanta with 1,500 New Jobs, New Facility

Atlanta, May 15, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Fortune 500 company Microsoft Corp., a worldwide leader in software, services, devices, and solutions, will open a new facility in Atlanta, anticipated in summer 2021. The $75 million investment will create 1… Read More

RFP For GDEcD International Representation in Canada

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for international representation in Canada. GDEcD is the official sales and marketing arm of the State of Georgia, and the lead agency for locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting new… Read More

Try-Con Tufters Invests $5 million in Chattooga County Expansion; Creates 104 Jobs

Atlanta, May 19, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that high-end carpet producer Try-Con Tufters will expand its commercial manufacturing operations in Chattooga County, investing $5 million in a new 109,000 square-foot facility and creating 104 additional jobs… Read More

Mytex Polymers US Corp Invests Over $7 Million in Newton County Expansion

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

Huali Floors to Create 315 Jobs, Invest More than $27 Million in Murray County

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

Innovation in America Reaches New Heights

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