ATLANTA, October 6—Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that PolyTech Fibers LLC, a Georgia-based polyester fiber manufacturer, will create 114 jobs and invest more than $12 million into its first manufacturing facility over the next three years in Murray County. 'PolyTech Fibers is an… Read More
ATLANTA, October 7, 2014—Gov. Nathan Deal announced today at the state Capitol the recipients of the third annual Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities. Thirteen Georgia citizens and organizations were recognized for their significant contributions to innovation and growth… Read More
ATLANTA, October 8, 2014—Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) have signed a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA), allowing construction on the long-awaited… Read More
ATLANTA, October 16 — Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Walmart Stores, Inc., the world's largest retailer, will locate to a new distribution facility in Union City, creating more than 400 jobs and investing $108 million into the project over the next three years. '… Read More
ATLANTA, October 20—Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Acuity Brands, a Georgia-based global leader in lighting solutions for indoor and outdoor applications, will expand its operations, creating 700 jobs and investing more than $16 million into DeKalb and Rockdale counties… Read More
ATLANTA, October 21, 2014—Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that W.S. Badcock Corp., one of the largest privately held furniture retailers in the United States, will construct a new regional distribution center in LaGrange, investing $22 million and employing more than 100. '… Read More
Atlanta, October 23, 2014 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) was named the No. 1 'best in class' state-level economic development agency in the country, according to a new survey of U.S. corporate executives and location advisors released at the International… Read More
ATLANTA, October 27, 2014—Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Kubota Manufacturing of America (KMA), a leading global manufacturer of small tractors, RTVs and lawn mowers, will expand its headquarters in Gainesville, creating an additional 650 jobs and investing $100 million… Read More
ATLANTA, October 28, 2014 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that GEM Southeast, Inc., a manufacturer of washroom accessories, toilet partitions and lockers, will expand its existing operations in Toccoa, creating 30 jobs and investing $10… Read More
ATLANTA, October 30, 2014 - Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Mannington Mills, the world's leading manufacturer of luxury vinyl tile, will further expand in Morgan County, creating an additional 200 jobs and investing $50 million into the project over the next four years… Read More
