ATLANTA, December 23, 2009 — The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) named Fred Huff the director of the Georgia Tourism Foundation, a public-private entity and non-profit organization that leverages investments and forges partnerships to strengthen the state's… Read More
ATLANTA, April 16, 2010 — In recognition of National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, April 19-23, Georgia will join with states throughout the Southeast for the 'Go Orange' campaign that emphasizes work zone safety. Georgia's 11 Visitor Information Centers have planned a variety… Read More
ATLANTA, April 16, 2010 – Movies filmed in Georgia have grossed over $415 million at the box office so far this year, cementing the state's position as a leading location for filming. Both 'The Blind Side' and 'The Crazies' are still in theaters and have grossed a combined total of more than $… Read More
ATLANTA, April 19, 2010 - Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue and local dignitaries joined EFACEC Group CEO Luís Filipe Pereira, Portuguese Minister of Finance Fernando Teixeira dos Santos and a large delegation from Portugal today to celebrate the grand opening of the company's… Read More
ATLANTA, April 22, 2010 – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that GE Energy, a world-leading supplier of power generation and energy delivery technologies, will open its Smart Grid Technology Center of Excellence near the company's existing… Read More
ATLANTA, April 22, 2010 —Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that De Wafelbakkers, a manufacturer of frozen pancakes, waffles and French toast, will locate a food processing operation in McDonough. The project will result in the creation of 242 jobs and a $27.5 million… Read More
ATLANTA, April 23, 2010—Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that the ZF Group, a leading global automotive supplier for driveline and chassis technology, will expand its existing Gainesville, Georgia operation through the construction of a wind energy plant. This project… Read More
ATLANTA, Tuesday, Dec 20 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Chico's, a rapidly-growing women's specialty clothing company, will expand its Winder/Barrow County distribution center and open an adjacent call center. The company's expansion will create 182 jobs and represent an investment of… Read More
ATLANTA, December 18, 2006 – Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that he will recommend Ken Stewart as the next commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). Stewart, the current director of the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), will succeed Craig Lesser, who will… Read More
ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2006 - Camden County is the second Georgia coastal county this month to be certified 'Entrepreneur Friendly' by the state. The designation means that these communities are strategically building local environments to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. 'Homegrown… Read More
