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.
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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
ATLANTA, March 5, 2010 — The Travel Promotion Act will create economic growth and thousands of new American jobs by welcoming millions more international travelers to the United States. In 2008, international visitors spent $1.7 billion in Georgia. 'The new legislation will… Read More
ATLANTA, March 17, 2010 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today the 24th annual International VIP Tour, which includes top diplomats representing 20 countries who will tour Georgia's coastal region. The tour, which runs from March 24-26,… Read More
ATLANTA, March 18, 2010 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced today that the Enfinity Corporation, a Belgium-based solar company, will locate its Americas headquarters in Atlanta. Enfinity is the world's largest developer of solar photovoltaic… Read More
