Atlanta native Ariel Kaplan grew up watching her mother run an antique store. Now, she is the one looking for unique items as prop master and set decertor in the film industry. Ariel loves researching the periods for each particular production project, finding historically appropriate set… Read More
Nelson Burke has always been known as the “Engineer Guy,” supplying plastics-material for customers in the automotive and home-building industry. Then the film industry changed everything in his business. He now supports film productions with plastic materials and warehouse space for special… Read More
East Point has been capitalizing on its ideal location for film and TV production, also known as the “Film Triangle.” Situated next to studio complexes (Tyler Perry Studios and EUE/Screen Gems) and a short drive to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the community is home to many… Read More
Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp recently returned from an international economic development mission to Germany – one of Georgia’s top three investment partners.
The Governor and First Lady were joined by a small team of Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)… Read More
ATLANTA – September 25, 2018 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Archer Forest Products, a supplier of wood pellets to the European industrial market, will create 35 jobs and invest $15 million in Brantley County. 'We are thrilled that… Read More
ATLANTA – September 27, 2018 –Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that BurningCastle LLC, a professional information technology multiservice consulting company, will create 50 jobs and invest in the development of skilled IT staff in Augusta. New jobs include positions in IT and… Read More
ATLANTA – October 1 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that VINTECH INDUSTRIES (VINTECH), a leading Tier Two Supplier to the Global Automotive Industry, will make a significant investment in Newnan following the purchase of a facility in the South Newnan… Read More
ATLANTA - October 4, 2018 - Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Floor & Decor, a multichannel specialty retailer of hard surface flooring and related accessories, will create 500 jobs over five years in the expansion and relocation of its headquarters in Atlanta. New jobs… Read More
ATLANTA – October 5, 2018 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced the winners of the third annual Georgia Automotive Awards. The awards were designed to recognize automotive leaders throughout the state, and to honor them for the… Read More
ATLANTA, October 9, 2018 —Gov. Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal today announced the recipients of the seventh annual Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities. The awards were presented in partnership with the Georgia Council for the Arts and Georgia Humanities. '… Read More
