ATLANTA, February 14, 2006 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame & Museum commend the Georgia musicians recognized at the 48th Annual GRAMMY Awards held in Los Angeles on Wednesday, February 8. The night's winners included Georgia Music Hall of Fame… Read More
ATLANTA, Feb. 8, 2006 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that YKK AP America Inc., a leading manufacturer of architectural building products, will expand its facility in Dublin , Georgia , investing $80 million and creating approximately 200 jobs to double the operation's capacity by 2010. '… Read More
Feb. 3, 2006, ATLANTA - Today Governor Sonny Perdue announced the opening of the new enter of Innovation for Manufacturing Excellence in Gainesville at Lanier Technical College. The manufacturing center is the newest of six innovation centers recently created in the state of… Read More
ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2006 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that the state's improving economic activity continued its dramatic climb in 2005, creating more jobs for Georgians and bringing additional investments and tax revenues to the state. 'Georgia's growing economy is a tribute to our… Read More
ATLANTA, January 31, 2006 -- Showcasing everything there is to see and do in Georgia, the 2006 edition of the Georgia Travel Guide was unveiled today at Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. The Georgia Department of Economic Development prints the annual guide, sent to every potential visitor that seeks… Read More
ATLANTA, January 26, 2006 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that Sara Lee Food & Beverage, the leading North American retail food division of Sara Lee Corporation, will construct a new 214,000-square-foot distribution facility in Macon that will employ up to 140… Read More
ATLANTA, January 26, 2006 – Women in Georgia are starting businesses at a record rate, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report released today. The number of businesses owned by women in Georgia grew 35 percent between 1997 and 2002—more than any other state in the nation except Nevada. 'We're… Read More
ATLANTA, January 20, 2006 – Two Georgia filmmakers' works will be screened at this month's 2006 Sundance Film Festival. The world premieres of feature films by Georgian screenwriters/directors Hadjii and James Ponsoldt are scheduled during the festival that runs through January 29 in Park City,… Read More
ATLANTA, January 13, 2006—Metro Atlanta's Henry 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. Henry County is the 15th… Read More
ATLANTA, January 6, 2006—The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced it is launching an ad campaign positioning the state as the ultimate location to conduct and grow business. The campaign, which is a critical component of Georgia's new marketing… Read More
