ATLANTA, March 14, 2007 – Walton County is the most recent metro Atlanta county to be certified 'Entrepreneur Friendly' by the state. The designation means that the community is strategically building its environment to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.Ninety-three percent of Walton… Read More
AUGUSTA, GA, March 13, 2007 – Governor Sonny Perdue and company officials announced at a press conference today that T-Mobile USA Inc., the nation's highest-ranking national wireless carrier for customer care, will establish a new customer service center in Augusta. The new location will… Read More
March 13, 2007 - The stellar career of Georgia-based rock band R.E.M was recognized Monday night, March 12, when the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the 22nd annual induction dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Bill Berry (drums), Peter Buck… Read More
ATLANTA, March 8, 2007 – South Georgia's Brooks 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. Ninety-four percent of Brooks County's 371… Read More
“Homegrown businesses and entrepreneurs create quality jobs that are integral to ensuring prosperity and opportunity throughout Georgia,” said Governor Sonny Perdue. “By encouraging and supporting small businesses, we are investing in a stronger future for local communities and the state as a… Read More
ATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2007 - The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that Fenner Dunlop Americas Inc., a manufacturer of industrial products made with reinforced polymers, will build a new 300,000-square-foot manufacturing plant at Gateway Industrial Park in Hart County that… Read More
ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2007 - Boise Building Materials Distribution (BBMD), a business unit of Boise Cascade, LLC, is building a new building materials distribution center in Barrow County. The company will add approximately 50 jobs and invest $12 million in the community. 'Georgia's geographic location… Read More
ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2007 - The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that Alliance Supply and Piping, LLC (ASAP, LLC) will open a manufacturing and distribution facility in Franklin County. The company will invest about $3.7 million, and expects to employ 15 to 25 workers within… Read More
ATLANTA, Monday, February 7, 2007 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Range Fuels, Inc., a Colorado-based cellulosic ethanol company, will build Georgia's first wood-based cellulosic ethanol plant in Treutlen County. Governor Perdue made the announcement this morning at the Georgia… Read More
ATLANTA, February 7, 2007 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is pleased to announce that the 2007 Georgia Travel Media Marketplace event will be held in the state's Northeast Mountains, Towns County, from May 3 – 5. Up to 40 travel writers will have the opportunity to meet… Read More
