ATLANTA, September 14, 2017 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Workforce division announced today the premiere of Great Georgia Jobs, a four-episode television series, putting a… Read More
ATLANTA, September 27, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. will create as many as 240 new jobs and invest $320 million in a manufacturing facility and distribution center in Hartwell.
'Our business-friendly climate, highly skilled workforce and… Read More
ATLANTA, October 3, 2017 —Governor Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal today announced the recipients of the sixth annual Governor's Awards for the Arts and Humanities. The awards were presented in partnership with the Georgia Council for the Arts and Georgia Humanities. 'The… Read More
ATLANTA, October 11, 2017 —The Georgia Department of Economic Development's Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) announced today a new arts education campaign that highlights the importance of arts learning in Georgia's schools. 'Arts education is a powerful tool to transfer… Read More
ATLANTA – October 19, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Candor, a healthcare coverage marketplace specializing in pairing consumers with top health plans, will create 675 jobs over five years in Floyd County. Through 2023,… Read More
ATLANTA – October 27, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that S&S Activewear, a national wholesaler of imprintable apparel, will create 300 jobs in McDonough over the next four years. Newly created jobs include warehouse,… Read More
ATLANTA, October 30, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business for the fifth consecutive year by Site Selection, a leading economic development trade magazine. According to Site Selection, Georgia… Read More
ATLANTA – October 30, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Briggs & Stratton, the largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment, will create more than 50 jobs and invest $18 million in the expansion of… Read More
ATLANTA, November 2, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today recognized several of the state's top tourism professionals at the 2017 Georgia Governor's Tourism Conference on Jekyll Island. The annual industry event, hosted by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and… Read More
