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ZKTeco Creating 40 Jobs, Investing $5 Million in Fulton County

ATLANTA- February 5, 2019 —Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that ZKTeco, a global manufacturer of RFID and biometric technology security solutions, will create forty (40) new jobs and invest over $5 million in the… Read More

Georgia Tourism Unveils New Campaign “An Invitation to Explore”

ATLANTA Feb. 25, 2019 – Georgia Tourism, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced today the launch of its new spring campaign “An Invitation to Explore.” The state’s new tourism campaign features what travelers and locals love about Georgia… Read More

Solar roads remain part of Georgia sustainable highway lab

Solar roads remain part of Georgia sustainable highway lab An ambitious incubator in Georgia intends to spur a zero-carbon transportation future, despite criticism that its ideas are expensive or impractical. While solar roads have been criticized as impractical and inefficient, a Georgia… Read More

Cartersville conference to focus on northwest Georgia's possible major role in freight movement

Cartersville conference to focus on northwest Georgia's possible major role in freight movement A state agency’s annual logistics conference in Cartersville March 14 will focus on the increased role northwest Georgia will play in future freight movement through the region to Savannah’s port… Read More

Georgia Tourism Awards Funding to 14 Tourism Projects

ATLANTA March 4, 2019 – Georgia Tourism, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development(GDEcD), announced today that it has awarded more than $64,000 in tourism product development grants to 14 new and expanding projects across the state. “New tourism product… Read More

Georgia Exporter Spotlight: AdEdge Water Technologies Region 3

A Q&A interview with Rich Cavagnaro, President & CEO County: Gwinnett Industry: Manufacturing; Environmental Technology Founded in 2002 and headquartered just north of Atlanta, Georgia, AdEdge Water Technologies specializes in… Read More

CarMax to Create 300+ Jobs in Gwinnett County

ATLANTA- March 5, 2019 —Governor Brian P. Kemp is proud to announce that CarMax, the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, will create more than 300 jobs for their new Customer Experience Center opening in Peachtree Corners… Read More

Georgia Sets Trade Record

ATLANTA- March 13, 2019 —Governor Brian P. Kemp is proud to announce that Georgia’s 2018 international trade numbers set a new record with exports surpassing $40.5 billion - a 9% increase over 2017. Total trade between Georgia and the world spanned 223 countries and territories… Read More

Georgia’s 2019 Small Business ROCK STARS Named

ATLANTA – March 18, 2019 – Governor Brian. P. Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) to recognize Georgia’s 2019 “Small Business ROCK STARS” at an annual luncheon at the Georgia Aquarium today.… Read More