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Administration  Jonathan BennettAdministrative Manager404.962.4083 Alphonso MurchisonDivision Coordinator404.962.4089 Caleah MorrowAdministrative Services Coordinator404.962.4114… Read More

Governor Kemp and State Delegation to Lead Economic Mission to South America

ATLANTA – August 25, 2025 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he and First Lady Marty Kemp will lead an international mission this week to promote economic development opportunities for business leaders in Brazil and Argentina that will benefit hardworking Georgians.… Read More

SouthLife Supply Co. | 2018 Small Business ROCK STAR

This year, Georgia honors three outstanding small businesses as its 2018 Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS: Gottwals Books (Peach County), SouthLife Supply Co. (Thomas County), and STRAND Clinical Technologies (Columbia County).I love people that make things. I… Read More

Four Georgia small businesses named Rock Stars

 ATLANTA – March 19, 2018 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today, along with the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA), announced Georgia's 2018 Small Business Rock Stars. GDEcD and GEDA hosted a luncheon where four Georgia companies were… Read More

EnergyTek Corporation Selects Colquitt County

ATLANTA – August 29, 2025 – Announced today, EnergyTek Corporation (EnergyTek) is planning to invest at least $275 million in establishing new manufacturing operations in Moultrie, Colquitt County. Following a multi-year ramp up, the company expects to create a total of 1,300 jobs… Read More

Bringing Art Home: How One Rural Town Transformed Access to the Arts with Georgia Council for the Arts’ Traveling Exhibit

For the Euharlee Welcome Center and History Museum, the opportunity to host a traveling art exhibit in partnership with Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) was one they seized with enthusiasm – and their hard work paid off.   When the community learned that GCA was seeking 10 cities to… Read More

Georgia Means Business: National Recognition, Global Opportunity

Highlighted by Fortune for its unmatched business climate, Georgia continues to lead the way in attracting investment, building infrastructure, and… Read More

Op-Ed: Hyundai metaplant investment shows importance of Georgia-Korea partnership -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Op-Ed: Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Hyundai metaplant investment shows importance of Georgia-Korea partnershipBy Pat Wilson, Commissioner… Read More

Why Georgia Stays on Top: Misti Martin on Growth, Talent, and What’s Next

In Georgia, success in economic development is more than a streak. It is a strategy. After a decade as the No. 1 state for business, Georgia is still building momentum, thanks in large part to leadership that stays focused, flexible, and community-driven.  In a recent interview with Site… Read More