Georgia has set the stage for a bright future in entertainment, thanks to decades of investment and strategic planning that continue to bring film and television projects to the state. This month, Georgia was ranked No. 1 in Film Production by Business Facilities Magazine, featured… Read More
Georgia’s food processing industry is a powerhouse, contributing over $11 billion annually to the state's GDP. With nearly half of the top 100 food processing companies operating here, the industry is poised for sustained growth. The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) drives… Read More
ATLANTA – August 29, 2024 – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced another year of sustained momentum for business recruitment and expansions in Fiscal Year 2024. Between July 1, 2023, and June 30 of… Read More
ATLANTA – September 13, 2024 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today delivered the keynote address at the second annual Governor's Workforce Summit, during which he announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state for business for the 11th consecutive year by Area Development magazine.… Read More
ATLANTA – September 17, 2024 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the second year in a row and maintained its No. 5 market share ranking among all 50 states and Washington… Read More
ATLANTA – September 25, 2024 -Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Shinsung Petrochemical (Shinsung), an automotive supplier, will invest $11.2 million in a new manufacturing facility in Toombs County, creating more than 30 new jobs.“Eighty-three percent of expansions and… Read More
This page is designed to consolidate relevant, real-time updates and emergency resources for business operations across Georgia throughout impact and recovery for Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) provides telephonic crisis intervention, clinical triage,… Read More
Now available: Local communities can calculate unique impact ATLANTA – October 17, 2024 – Reported by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s strategic arts arm, Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), Georgia’s nonprofit arts and culture sector… Read More