Looking to have a little fun while sticking close to home? Why not recreate a scene from your favorite Georgia-filmed movie or television show? To join the fun, share your Georgia film scene on your Facebook or Twitter page and tag us: @GAFMDE.
With so many great choices, the possibilities… Read More
Atlanta, May 4, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that SK innovation, a developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), will begin construction in July on their second electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Jackson… Read More
ATLANTA, May 4, 2020—The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts today released guidelines and opened applications for the Resiliency Grant, a one-time grant funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)… Read More
Atlanta, May 5, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that biotechnology company RWDC Industries will invest $260 million in expanding its operations into Athens-Clarke County. This innovative development will create 200 jobs.
“RWDC Industries is a perfect example… Read More
ATLANTA, May 7, 2020—The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) this week announced that Grayson Nour, a senior at Whitefield Academy in Mableton, Georgia, took home first prize in the 2020 Poetry Out Loud state championship. A senior at… Read More
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
