ATLANTA – June 30, 2020 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), in conjunction with the Georgia Facilities Working Group, today released a best practices guide to reopening public assembly facilities in the state, such as live entertainment and sports venues,… Read More
ATLANTA – July 6, 2020 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today introduced the Georgia Safety Promise, a safety campaign to remind Georgia businesses and the public of the importance of following COVID-19 safety guidelines by agreeing to simple - yet critical - measures that help… Read More
A Q&A interview with R.G. Lamar, Founder of Front Porch Pecans
County: Pulaski
Industry: Agriculture
How long has your company been exporting?
Our family farm, established in 1975, has been exporting wholesale pecans since 2008. Front… Read More
ATLANTA – July 7, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that residential brand Common, which designs, leases, and operates apartments for today’s renters, will invest $7 million in establishing its second headquarters in Atlanta, creating 274 new jobs as the company… Read More
ATLANTA – July 8, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo and a leading snack manufacturer, will expand its operations in the City of Perry, town of Kathleen, creating 120 new jobs and investing $200 million in the Houston County… Read More
Recently, the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Georgia State University has earned two prestigious cyber security designations, thanks to the school’s demonstrated commitment to both cybersecurity research and training. Georgia State… Read More
ATLANTA, July 8, 2020—The Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced the recipients of its Partner, Project and Arts Education grants as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2021. Across… Read More
ATLANTA, July 9, 2020—The Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced that 63 Georgia arts organizations in all 14 Congressional districts will receive a one-time competitive grant funded through the… Read More
ATLANTA, July 13, 2020 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that gaming software company Amebous Labs, founded by Georgia Tech graduate Annie Eaton, will open a virtual reality studio in Atlanta. This $1.5 million investment will deliver 12… Read More
The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) International Trade division plays a key role in Georgia’s long running success story, helping the state maintain its status as “No. 1 State to do Business” for seven years in a row. In the July 2020 issue, Georgia… Read More
