Richmond County, June 24, 2010-The Development Authority of Richmond County announced today that Caraustar Industrial and Consumer Products Group, a subsidiary of Caraustar Industries, Inc. ('Caraustar'), will open a new facility in Augusta and create up to 15 new jobs. The… Read More
ATLANTA, June 29, 2010 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Georgia won a 2010 Silver Shovel award from Area Development magazine. Georgia was recognized by the highly regarded economic development publication for the state's work to attract new business… Read More
ATLANTA, July 1, 2010 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Atlanta-based Convergent, one of America's largest consumer accounts receivable management companies, will locate a new customer care center in Augusta in Richmond County, creating 400 jobs. This… Read More
ATLANTA, July 7, 2010 – For decades, Georgia has celebrated and embraced local films and talent by hosting a variety of film festivals throughout the state. Today, at least 20 festivals bring together and celebrate homegrown creativity, culture and communities. Film festivals… Read More
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 15, 2010 –Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Seoul, Korea-based manufacturer Hanil E-Hwa will locate a new manufacturing facility in LaGrange in Troup County, investing $8.45 million and creating 173 jobs over the next three years. Hanil E-Hwa… Read More
ATLANTA, July 16, 2010 – Governor Sonny Perdue will lead a delegation of Georgia community and business leaders on a business mission to the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) in the United Kingdom to promote Georgia's advantages for the aerospace industry.
'Georgia's… Read More
ATLANTA, July 19, 2010 — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Tyco Safety Products opened a new distribution facility in Lithia Springs in Douglas County, employing 125 workers. The company chose Georgia after a multi-state search, and today celebrated the… Read More
ATLANTA, March 3, 2010 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced plans to lead a delegation of Georgia exporters and communities to the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) July 19-25, 2010, in Farnborough, England. The biennial Farnborough… Read More
CHILE, March 5, 2010 - On Saturday, February 27, the Central and Southern regions of Chile were struck by a devastating earthquake registering 8.8 on the Richter scale, followed by a tsunami. Over 790 people have died, with many more injured and homeless… Read More
