ATLANTA, March 19, 2009 - Georgia is in full bloom with public gardens, estates, resorts and garden festivals. From her state flower, the beautiful Cherokee rose, to thriving azaleas, rainbows of flowers erupt across mountains, plains and the sandy coastline. The Peach State's… Read More
ATLANTA, March 16, 2009 - Visitor Information Centers (VICs) all over the state are thrilled to offer visitors and locals the chance to experience Georgia's thriving agricultural industry this week. The annual Georgia Agriculture Week, held from March 15 – 22, 2009, will showcase… Read More
DOUGLAS, March 10, 2009 — Governor Sonny Perdue today announced that environmentally-friendly construction product maker GreenTech Manufacturing plans to locate a new facility in Douglas. The company will create 320 jobs and invest more than $20 million in a manufacturing… Read More
ATLANTA, March 10, 2009 — Pet food manufacturer Hi-Tek Rations announced today that it plans to expand its Dublin facilities, creating 30 jobs and investing $1.5 million. 'Companies like Hi-Tek Rations are the backbone of Georgia's economy. It is particularly pleasing to see… Read More
ATLANTA, March 6, 2009 - Well preserved historical attractions from the Civil War era can be found all over Georgia. Visitors journey back in time as they step onto an almost 200-year-old battlefield, enter a museum full of restored artifacts, search for lost confederate gold or… Read More
ATLANTA, February 26, 2009 — Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing plans to open a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Cordele, creating 130 jobs and investing $7 million over the next two to three years. 'Big Tex's investment in… Read More
ATLANTA, February 26, 2009 - From some of the country's finest state-run courses to the illustrious links of Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia has a strong golfing tradition. Not only is it home to The Masters, but in 1794, it became home to the first golf club in the U.S.: the… Read More
ATLANTA, February 20, 2009 - With an abundance of world-class restaurants, it is no surprise that famous chefs call Georgia home. From Iron Chef contestants to Food Network icons, some of the best cooks on earth have been developing eating destinations and cooking schools all… Read More
ATLANTA, February 19, 2009 - Take an extra moment to carefully line up your next vacation photo, because it could win you a brand-new global positioning system (GPS). For the first ten months of 2009, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is sponsoring the Great… Read More
ATLANTA, February 18, 2009 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Larry O'Neal has introduced a legislative package that will position Georgia as a more aggressive competitor for economic development projects that grow jobs… Read More
