ATLANTA, April 7, 2009 – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that telecommunications giant Verizon Wireless will open a new customer service center in Alpharetta, creating 600 jobs and investing $27 million. 'Georgia's strong workforce and competitive cost of doing… Read More
SAVANNAH, October 9, 2008 – The first major machinery destined for Kia Motors' West Point manufacturing plant arrived in the United States this week when the ship M/V Leopold Stuffs coasted into the Port of Savannah carrying more than 3,500 tons of automobile-making equipment… Read More
ATLANTA, January 13, 2006—Metro Atlanta's Henry 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. Henry County is the 15th… Read More
ATLANTA, October 1, 2010 -- The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that Jennifer Nelson and Chris Young were named on Georgia Trend magazine's 2010 list of 40 Under 40. This annual list honors Georgians under age 40 for notable contributions to… Read More
ATLANTA, March 20, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Farmax Merchandise, a China-based peanut production and exporting company, will create more than 20 jobs and invest $5 million in a new peanut oil processing facility in Crisp County. 'As the No. 1 state in which to do… Read More
Food processing companies have found a home in Georgia and represent one of our largest industry clusters. In fact, more than 175 food processing companies have invested $2.3 billion in our state over the past 10 years. Additionally, 38 of the country's top 100 food processing companies have… Read More
ATLANTA, May 18, 2011 - Gov. Nathan Deal and Lord Stephen Green, Minister of State for Trade and Investment, announced today from London that UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) will establish an office in Georgia to promote trade and foreign direct investment opportunities between… Read More
ATLANTA, April 16, 2019 —Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that EarthFresh, a leading Canadian produce company, will create 100 jobs and invest $22 million in an advanced technology packing plant and distribution center in College Park.
"EarthFresh made the… Read More
ATLANTA, November 20, 2007 – A Hart County manufacturer that got its start in the trampoline business is set to add 15 jobs and invest $500,000 after landing two major contracts. 'Supporting our Georgia-grown businesses is one of the most important things that we do,' said Ken… Read More
ATLANTA, September 7, 2011—Gov. Nathan Deal today joined representatives of Lowe's to break ground in Floyd County for a new regional distribution center. Lowe's will create 600 jobs within three years and invest $125 million in the project, slated for completion in 2013. '… Read More
