ATLANTA – September 13, 2023 – As the State of Georgia celebrates 50 years of the Georgia Film Office, Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced another blockbuster year for the film and television industry as productions spent $4.1 billion in Georgia during fiscal year 2023. The… Read More
ATLANTA – September 15, 2023 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today applauded the decision by the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Board of Directors to select metro Atlanta for a first-of-its-kind national training center and new headquarters. The Federation -- commonly referred to… Read More
NEW YORK, NY – September 21, 2023 – At The Korea Society’s 2023 Annual Dinner, Governor Brian P. Kemp today accepted its signature honor, the James A. Van Fleet Award, on behalf of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). Governor Kemp also delivered keynote… Read More
ATLANTA, GA – October 3, 2023 – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that the state achieved an unprecedented milestone: a full decade of business excellence, earning the rank of No. 1 state… Read More
ATLANTA, GA – October 11, 2023 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that multinational retailer Walmart will establish a new food processing facility in Valdosta. The dairy facility will create almost 400 new jobs and $350 million in investment in Lowndes County… Read More
Workforce development is a key concern for companies of all sizes and across all industries. Recently, Georgia announced its latest innovative approach to addressing this need with the GEORGIA MATCH… Read More
Prestigious ‘George Busbee Award’ presented to key advocate of Georgia-Japan relationship
TOKYO – October 18, 2023 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) celebrated 50 years of continuous representation in Japan, recognizing YKK Corporation of… Read More
ATLANTA – October 23, 2023 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Daechang Seat Corp. USA, a supplier specializing in automotive seat frames, will invest $72.5 million in the Savannah Chatham Manufacturing Center, in close proximity to Hyundai Motor Group… Read More
As the film industry continues to explode in Georgia, local colleges and universities are adjusting their programs in an effort to give students and alumni a voice in show business.
Whether they want to be in front of the camera, behind the camera or writing the dialogue heard on screen,… Read More
More than $1.45 million in awards will support programs, facilities in 59 counties
ATLANTA – October 24, 2023 — Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2024 Vibrant Communities and… Read More
