“Decades of consistent leadership and strategic investment in the factors important for companies to be successful, such as workforce training, site development, logistics, and global connectivity have proven why companies select Georgia for their speed-to-market needs. We deliver solutions and partner for the future.”
— Pat Wilson, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development
Governor Brian Kemp joined Anovion Technologies, a leader in clean energy production of lithium-ion battery materials, in June to celebrate the ground-breaking for a new facility. (Photo: Georgia Department of Economic Development)
FAST FACTS
Population (July 2022 est.): 10,912,876¹
Largest Cities (2020): Atlanta (499,586); Columbus (206,960); Augusta (201,850); Savannah (147,701); Athens (127,141)¹
Real GDP (2022): $591.2 billion²
¹U.S. Census Bureau ²Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Dept. of Commerce
TARGETED GROWTH SECTORS
e-Mobility: Georgia’s workforce and robust infrastructure continue to attract companies across all sectors of e-mobility, with substantial growth in clean energy production.
Advanced Manufacturing: Our pro-business culture facilitates speed to market for manufacturing facilities across the state, contributing to a 112% growth in investments in the last year.
Aerospace: Ranked #2 in aerospace manufacturing attractiveness by PwC, Georgia’s aerospace industry has expanded to include eVTOL as well as UAV and traditional aircraft.
TOP PROJECTS
COMPANY
COUNTY
JOBS
SK on
Bartow
3,750
Hanwha Q Cells Co., Ltd.
Bartow
2,000
Meissner Corporation
Clarke
1,785
Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.
Bryan
1,578
Admares
Ware
1,418
FEATURED LOCATIONS
Valdosta-Lowndes County is a vibrant and premier location for business development opportunities. Located midway between Atlanta and Orlando in the heart of South Georgia, Valdosta-Lowndes County is strategically positioned for businesses to access and serve the global economy. In Valdosta-Lowndes County, we make it easy for small, medium-sized, and large companies to establish healthy roots for success.
WORKFORCE PROGRAM
Quick Start, a top-ranked training program nationally, provides qualified companies customized, company-specific training at no cost. For over 50 years, Quick Start’s proven method to assess and train employees ensures companies can operate quickly and efficiently on Day One.
TOP BUSINESS FACILITIES RANKINGS
#1 EV Investment
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#1 Film & Television
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Top 10 Aerospace/Defense
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Top 10 AI Growth Hubs
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Top 10 Customized Workforce Training
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Top 10 Cybersecurity
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#1 Food Processing: Savannah
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Top 5 Logistics Leaders: Atlanta
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Top 5 Manufacturing Hubs (Large): Atlanta/Sandy Springs/Roswell
Projects in Georgia, California, and Arizona aim to strengthen America’s leadership in cutting-edge substrate technology for critical industries like AI.
