ATLANTA, April 6, 2009 — A cadre of top diplomatic and business officials representing close to 20 countries will tour Northeast Georgia as part of the 23rd annual VIP Tour. The tour, which runs from April 15 – 17, will showcase destinations, businesses, educational institutions… Read More
VALDOSTA, April 23, 2009 – Governor Sonny Perdue joined The Home Depot CEO Frank Blake at the opening of the company's 657,000 sq. ft. Rapid Deployment Center in Lowndes County. Governor Perdue and Mr. Blake toured the facility Thursday and joined local officials in a unique… Read More
ATLANTA, April 23, 2009 – The Biotechnology Industry Organization today announced that it has named Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue its 2009 Governor of the Year in recognition of his leadership and support of the biosciences industry growth in Georgia. 'The biotechnology industry… Read More
ATLANTA, April 30, 2009 - A plethora of entertaining outdoor activities await you in Georgia. For every adventure –biking, skydiving, boating, hiking, rafting and more – the Peach State is the perfect place to head outdoors. And with her mild spring weather coaxing blooms… Read More
ATLANTA, May 4, 2009 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Chicken of the Sea International plans to return tuna canning to the United States and open a domestic canning operation in Lyons. The company will create 200 jobs and invest $20 million. 'We are… Read More
ATLANTA, May 7, 2009 - Georgia has a long tradition of placing stars on the national and international stages. Drawing on an eclectic mix of personalities, professions and communities, Georgia has produced many famous Americans. U.S. presidents, musicians, literary… Read More
ATLANTA, May 11, 2009 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development's (GDEcD) Tourism Division joins hundreds of cities, states and travel-related businesses nationwide in recognition of the 26th annual National Tourism Week, to be held May 9-17. Designated by Congress and… Read More
ATLANTA, May 11, 2009 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that communications and IT provider Cbeyond will double the size of its operations in Georgia. Cbeyond plans to create over 600 new jobs and is planning to build out a new call center and training facility… Read More
ATLANTA, May 12, 2009 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that global food company General Mills plans to locate a new distribution center in Social Circle, investing $42 million and creating 112 jobs. 'I am thrilled to see one of the world's largest food companies… Read More
ATLANTA, May 14, 2009 – Whether you hop in a hot air balloon, swap recipes at an annual peach festival or pack your squirt gun and head to the beach, be sure to celebrate some of Georgia's favorite pastimes May 15-17 as a part of the 26th annual National Tourism Week, which has as… Read More
