ATLANTA, September 12, 2013 – Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that he has nominated U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson's chief of staff, Chris Carr, to succeed Chris Cummiskey as the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Cummiskey will join Southern Co. as… Read More
ATLANTA – July 17, 2019 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that Variotech, a world leader in tray solutions, will create 20 new jobs at a new North American headquarters in Fulton County.
“We are excited to welcome an innovative… Read More
ATLANTA, May 12, 2009 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that global food company General Mills plans to locate a new distribution center in Social Circle, investing $42 million and creating 112 jobs. 'I am thrilled to see one of the world's largest food companies… Read More
ATLANTA, April 22, 2010 —Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that De Wafelbakkers, a manufacturer of frozen pancakes, waffles and French toast, will locate a food processing operation in McDonough. The project will result in the creation of 242 jobs and a $27.5 million… Read More
ATLANTA – November 24, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia-based FiberVisions, a subsidiary of Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited and a major employer in Covington for more than 50 years, will invest $48 million in expanding its polyolefin fiber… Read More
Grant investment will support art programs, operations, and education in 49 countiesATLANTA, July 7, 2021 – The Georgia Council for the Arts, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced the recipients… Read More
Atlanta, May 26, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Mytex Polymers US Corp (Mytex) is investing more than $7 million to expand its facility in Newton County, creating fifteen new jobs. Owned by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Mytex develops, tests, and… Read More
ATLANTA, August 20, 2020 —Explore Georgia, Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) tourism division, announced today that it has awarded more than $75,000 in tourism product development grants to 13 new and expanding projects across the state. The Community… Read More
Georgia is the epicenter of FinTech, with 70% of all U.S. transactions handled by payment processing firms located in the state; and with more than 75 cybersecurity companies generating an estimated $2.6 billion… Read More
Atlanta, GA – April 21, 2022 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that sustainability-focused East Jordan Plastics, one of the largest horticultural container manufacturers in North America, will invest more than $44 million in a new facility in Lyons. The project… Read More
