ATLANTA, Jan. 23, 2007 - Georgia companies will have more opportunities than ever to sell their goods and services around the world, thanks to Governor Sonny Perdue's new 'Global Georgia' initiative. In his State of the State address, Governor Perdue highlighted the importance of international… Read More
ATLANTA, Jan. 11, 2007 -The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that Fram Renewable Fuels will construct a renewable biofuel mill in Appling County, near Baxley, Georgia. The company will create at least 20 new full-time jobs and expects to generate approximately 90 more jobs… Read More
ATLANTA, January 10, 2007 - The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that Saint Gobain Desjonquères (SGD), an international glass products manufacturer supplying the perfume and pharmaceutical industries, will add a fourth production line and 35 jobs to its plant in… Read More
ATLANTA, December 28, 2006 - Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Georgia musical legend James Brown: "Mary and I join the people of Georgia and our nation in mourning the loss of James Brown. The Godfather of Soul brought a unique energy and… Read More
ATLANTA, Dec. 22, 2006 – Fifteen new advisory members have been selected to join the Georgia Tourism Foundation. The Advisory members were chosen from various industries to support the Georgia Tourism Foundation in its effort to market Georgia as a tourist and business destination. Created from SB… Read More
ATLANTA, June 30, 2006 - Burke County has joined the state's ranks of 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities, an official designation indicating the community is developing an environment conducive to small business and entrepreneurs. Burke County, located in east-central Georgia, is… Read More
ATLANTA, Dec. 21 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Premium Waters, Inc., a private label bottled water supplier, will expand its national operations with its first facility in Georgia, to be located in Douglas. The company will invest $30 million and create 100 jobs over the next three… Read More
ATLANTA, December 21, 2006 - Central Georgia's Wilkinson County has joined the state's ranks of 'Entrepreneur Friendly' communities, an official designation indicating the community is developing an environment conducive to small business and entrepreneurs. Wilkinson County is the 32nd community in… Read More
ATLANTA, Dec. 21, 2006 - The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that a longtime Pearson, Ga. business has been rescued from bankruptcy by members of its founder's family, saving 120 jobs for Atkinson County. Cady Bag Company, LLC has invested $5 million to purchase the… Read More
MACON, December 21, 2006 - The University of West Georgia announced today a gift of $120,000 by Fred and Dinah Gretsch and The Georgia Music Hall of Fame Foundation to create the Joseph Johnson Scholarship in commemoration of the Hall of Fame's tenth anniversary. The scholarship, established in… Read More
