The international public health crisis prompted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) is substantially affecting the global supply chain at the international, national and local levels. Thanks to maturing global logistics systems, businesses have pushed to reduce costs over the last 20 to 30 years by… Read More
A Q&A interview with Brad Swann, Sales Director
County: Peach
Industry: Defense
Pyrotechnic Specialties has been a leader in the Pyrotechnics and Explosives industry for over 50 years. The company supports the U.S. and many foreign military services with… Read More
Atlanta, May 8, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that A-1 Roof Trusses, a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered wood trusses, plans to invest $17 million and create 130 jobs in a new manufacturing facility in Bainbridge. The Decatur County location will mark the… Read More
ATLANTA, May 12, 2020—This week Georgia's Poet Laureate, Chelsea Rathburn, in collaboration with Georgia Council for the Arts, announced the winner and finalists of the seventh annual Poet Laureate's Prize.
2020 WINNERSarah Lao
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Atlanta, May 14, 2020 –In recent addresses to Georgians regarding COVID-19, Governor Brian P. Kemp has applauded the launch of Augusta University’s COVID-19 telemedicine app and highlighted the value of public-private partnerships. Today Augusta University received a $400,… Read More
Atlanta, May 15, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Fortune 500 company Microsoft Corp., a worldwide leader in software, services, devices, and solutions, will open a new facility in Atlanta, anticipated in summer 2021. The $75 million investment will create 1… Read More
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for international representation in Canada. GDEcD is the official sales and marketing arm of the State of Georgia, and the lead agency for locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting new… Read More
Atlanta, May 19, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that high-end carpet producer Try-Con Tufters will expand its commercial manufacturing operations in Chattooga County, investing $5 million in a new 109,000 square-foot facility and creating 104 additional jobs… 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, May 27, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Huali Floors, a leading manufacturer of resilient flooring, will establish its first U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Murray County. Huali Floors will create at least 315 new jobs and invest… Read More
