ATLANTA, April 10, 2007 – Both Spalding County and Athens-Clarke County were certified today by the state as its most recent 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities. The designation means that these communities are strategically building their environments to support small businesses… Read More
ATLANTA, April 5, 2007 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Engineered Fabrics Corporation, a leading fuel tank supplier for the U.S. military, will expand its current location in Rockmart. The company will invest $5 million in a new building and add 150… Read More
ATLANTA , April 4, 2007 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that AT&T will contribute $500,000 to become a major sponsor of the Tour de Georgia, which will be held the week of April 16-22. 'I am very pleased that our newest… Read More
ATLANTA, April 2, 2007—Three project announcements for Georgia in 2006 have received national recognition from one of the country's leading economic development publications. Trade Industry & Development, a premier source of information on site selection and corporate growth… Read More
ATHENS, March 26, 2007 - In fiscal year 2006, Georgia's deepwater port activity directly and indirectly supported 286,476 jobs and was responsible for $55.8 billion in sales, $14.9 billion in income and $2.8 billion in state and local taxes, according to a new study released by the Terry… Read More
ATLANTA, March 20, 2007 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Georgia companies will have more chances to win U.S. Air Force (USAF) contracts under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) between Georgia and the USAF based at Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WR-ALC) at… Read More
Valdosta, GA, March 18, 2007 - The City of Valdosta, Lowndes County, and the Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority is pleased to welcome Steeda Autosports to South Georgia and the Valdosta-Lowndes County community. The company, currently located in Pompano Beach, Florida, will relocate its… Read More
ATLANTA, March 14, 2007 – Walton County is the most recent metro Atlanta county to be certified 'Entrepreneur Friendly' by the state. The designation means that the community is strategically building its environment to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.Ninety-three percent of Walton… Read More
AUGUSTA, GA, March 13, 2007 – Governor Sonny Perdue and company officials announced at a press conference today that T-Mobile USA Inc., the nation's highest-ranking national wireless carrier for customer care, will establish a new customer service center in Augusta. The new location will… Read More
March 13, 2007 - The stellar career of Georgia-based rock band R.E.M was recognized Monday night, March 12, when the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the 22nd annual induction dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Bill Berry (drums), Peter Buck… Read More
