Filming of the baseball-themed movie “Undefiled” helped bring jobs and an economic boost to Macon after months of stagnation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
For Bradford Haynes, a former professional baseball player turned actor, writer, and producer, it was the perfect opportunity to put… Read More
Throughout the COVID-19 epidemic, a resource provided for Georgia businesses through the Georgia Department of Economic Development, called the Georgia Center of Innovation (COI), has been at work helping Georgia businesses across industry sectors navigate the challenges of COVID-19.To aid… Read More
ATLANTA, January 27, 2010 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that Orcon Products, based in Union City, California, is expanding to Douglas, Georgia in Coffee County. With this expansion, Orcon plans to create at least 50 direct jobs within the plant's… Read More
ATLANTA, Februay 15, 2010 —Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue today announced that surface countertop manufacturer LG Hausys America, Inc. will expand its current operations in Adairsville in Gordon County, adjacent to the company's existing facility. With this expansion, LG… Read More
ATLANTA, August 16, 2010 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Great Dane Trailers will construct a new manufacturing facility in Statesboro, investing $33.5 million and creating more than 400 jobs over the next four years. 'We are very pleased that Great Dane's… Read More
ATLANTA, February 4, 2011 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development announced today that MFG Chemical, a specialty chemical manufacturer, celebrated the grand opening of its newly acquired chemical production facility in Dalton in Whitfield County. The facility will… Read More
ATLANTA, September 24, 2008 – Governor Sonny Perdue and Mark Ketchum, president and CEO of Newell Rubbermaid, Inc., announced today that the company will add up to 200 new jobs in its latest Georgia expansion. The announcement came today during ribbon-cutting ceremonies for… Read More
ATLANTA, April 28, 2010 – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue joined with executives from Johnson Controls and a host of local officials today to celebrate the official grand opening of Johnson Controls' West Point plant. Johnson Controls is a global leader in automotive… Read More
ATLANTA, January 25, 2012 - Governor Nathan Deal today released comprehensive recommendations to ensure the short- and long-term success of job creation and business growth in Georgia. The final report of the Georgia Competitiveness Initiative, which will help shape Deal's… Read More
ATLANTA, September 11, 2014—Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Area Development magazine has ranked Georgia as the No. 1 place in the nation in which to do business. Area Development is a leading executive magazine covering corporate site selection and relocation. 'Georgia's… Read More
