ATLANTA, January 31, 2012 - Governor Nathan Deal announced today that Japan-based Toyota Industries Corp. will open a manufacturing plant in Pendergrass in Jackson County, creating 320 jobs. The company's Georgia operation will be known as Toyota Industries Compressor Parts… Read More
ATLANTA, February 6, 2012 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is delighted to announce that Statesboro and Vidalia will host the state's 2012 Georgia Travel Media Marketplace event May 17 - 19. Up to 30 travel writers from the United States and Canada will… Read More
ATLANTA, February 8, 2012 - Governor Nathan Deal today announced that Tenneco, a global vehicle supplier, is expanding its production lines, adding new equipment and increasing its workforce by 350 additional employees at its existing facilities in Hartwell. 'Tenneco is… Read More
ATLANTA, February 17, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal and Doug Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc., announced today at the Capitol that Caterpillar will locate a new manufacturing facility in Clarke and Oconee counties. The new facility will be part of Caterpillar's Building… Read More
ATLANTA, February 29, 2012 — The Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), designated 25 Georgia counties Camera Ready at the inaugural Film Day at the Capitol event today. The state's Camera Ready… Read More
ATLANTA, March 15, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that the Denmark-based Dinex Group plans to open a manufacturing plant in Dublin-Laurens County. The automotive emissions control and exhaust manufacturer will create 250 jobs and invest $15 million in this operation… Read More
ATLANTA, March 16, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that CHEP USA, the industry leader in pallet and container pooling solutions and a part of Brambles Limited, will relocate its headquarters to Atlanta. The company plans to bring 173 jobs to the new facility over the next… Read More
ATLANTA, March 21, 2012 - Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Starbucks Coffee Company is planning to invest $172 million in its first Georgia manufacturing plant in Augusta. Starbucks expects to create more than 140 direct jobs, as well as hundreds of indirect jobs associated… Read More
ATLANTA, March 26, 2012 -WHAT: Georgia Tourism, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, launched a social media contest 'Stargazing with a Twist: 'Win a Getaway with Lady A!' featuring Georgia's own Lady Antebellum on Monday, March 19. Explore Georgia… Read More
ATLANTA, March 26, 2012 — Two dozen consular and trade officials from 23 countries will visit business and hospitality centers in the Northwest Georgia region March 28 - 30 during Georgia's 27th annual International VIP Tour. The tour will showcase tourism destinations, businesses… Read More
