STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ATLANTA, July 13, 2010 – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue joined with executives from AGL Resources and a host of dignitaries today to celebrate the expansion of the energy utility’s customer care center in Riverdale in Clayton County.… Read More
ATLANTA, July 10, 2008 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) has awarded $90,000 in tourism product development grants to 11 tourism entities across the state. The Tourism Division, through the new Tourism Product Development Grant program, seeks to… Read More
ATLANTA, May 23, 2008 – Georgia, for five years running, has been ranked in the Top 10 Pro-Business States by Pollina Corporate Real Estate. In the consulting firm's 2008 report, Georgia ranked No. 7. 'It is a true honor to have our efforts to attract new and expanding businesses… Read More
ATLANTA, December 11, 2008 — Today Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Suniva, the Southeast's first solar cell manufacturer. The Atlanta-based company will manufacture high-efficiency, low cost solar cells. The company announced in June… Read More
ATLANTA, November 5, 2007 — Today Governor Sonny Perdue announced that Portuguese manufacturer EFACEC Group plans to build its first U.S. plant in Effingham County, creating 600 jobs and $100 million in investment. 'EFACEC is Portugal's leader in electronics and electro mechanics… Read More
ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2007 – Publix Super Markets broke ground today in Cumming, Ga., for a new technology center, adding to its already significant presence in the state. The new facility, the company's second technology center in the U.S., will employ 30 workers. 'Publix and Georgia have been good… 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
Georgia is proud to be home to the thousands of companies that contribute to the economic well-being of their communities. Companies who choose to locate in Georgia and those who have built their businesses from the ground up here are some of the state's most prized assets. Economic development… Read More
ATLANTA, November 18, 2009 – Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement today regarding the relocation of Sony Ericsson’s North American headquarters to Atlanta:
“Today’s report that Sony Ericsson will relocate its North American headquarters to Georgia will be another boost to our… Read More
ATLANTA, May 6, 2010 – Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement today regarding the reopening of Pilgrim's Pride's Douglas Plant in January. More details of Pilgrim's Pride's announcement can be found at… Read More
