Georgia Department of Economic Development
Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Georgia Department of Economic Development articles below.
Cisco To Open Talent And Collaboration Center In Atlanta
Cisco's new $41 million Talent and Collaboration Center in Midtown Atlanta will lead to the creation of 700 jobs.
Visa’s New Atlanta Office Hub To Create 1,000 Jobs
Visa will open a new 123,000-square-foot hub in Midtown Atlanta. This major expansion is expected to create approximately 1,000 jobs in the region over the next several years.
Vanderlande Industries To Create 500 Jobs In Georgia
Netherlands-based logistics company Vanderlande Industries will invest $59 million to expand its North American headquarters in Cobb County, GA.
American Trailer World Creates 225 Jobs In Georgia
American Trailer World has invested $20 million to expand advanced manufacturing operations at its Franklin County, GA Carry-On Trailer™ facility.
PureCycle To Invest $440M In Georgia Recycling Facility
Innovative recycled polypropylene manufacturer PureCycle will create more than 80 jobs in Augusta, GA with its first U.S. cluster facility.
ASOS To Invest More Than $100M In Georgia Expansion
The online fashion and beauty retailer will expand its Fulton County, GA e-commerce fulfillment operations.
Freshly Will More Than Double Georgia Workforce
The fresh-prepared meal delivery service will invest $52 million in a new distribution facility in Ellenwood, GA, creating 665 jobs.
FanDuel Group To Create 900+ Jobs At New Atlanta Technology Campus
Sports-tech entertainment company FanDuel Group will invest more than $15 million to open a 68,0000-square-foot technology campus in Atlanta.
Pete’s Opening First Eastern U.S. Indoor Farming Facility In Georgia
California-based greenhouse grower Pete's will invest $18 million and create 15 jobs in Peach County, GA.
Danimer Scientific Investing $700M In Georgia Expansion
The biodegradable materials manufacturer will create 400 jobs with an expansion of its Bainbridge, GA operations.
Freshly Inc. To Create 250 Jobs In Georgia
The fresh-prepared meal delivery service company will invest $3.2 million to open its first Southeastern U.S. facility in Austell, GA.
Spring Mountain Center Investing $45M In Georgia HQ
The manufacturer of plumbing fixtures and home furniture will create 205 jobs at its new manufacturing and distribution headquarters in Barrow County, GA.
Hyundai TRANSYS Investing Over $240M In Georgia Expansion
Automotive parts producer Hyundai TRANSYS will create 678 jobs at a new 620,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the West Point, GA area.
Georgia Ports Authority Reaches Milestone On Mason Mega Rail Terminal
Rail cars are now traveling newly installed track linking Garden City Terminal’s Chatham and Mason rail yards, which boosts on-terminal storage capacity by 35 percent.
Ken’s Foods Investing $103M In Georgia Expansion
Dressing and condiment maker Ken's Foods will create 70 new jobs as it expands its manufacturing and distribution operations in McDonough, GA.
Home Meridian International Investing $23.5M In Georgia Expansion
The division of Hooker Furniture Corporation will open a distribution facility in Liberty County, GA, creating 50 new jobs.
La Regina Atlantica To Open First U.S. Food Processing Facility In Georgia
The homemade pasta sauce maker will invest $20 million in a new food processing facility, bringing 250 jobs to Alma, GA.
Papa John’s Picks Metro Atlanta For New Global Headquarters
Papa John’s will relocate its global headquarters from Louisville, KY to metro Atlanta, delivering 200 jobs to the area in 2021.
Deluxe To Create More Than 700 Jobs In Georgia
Business technology company Deluxe will invest over $10 million to establish a new FinTech and Customer Innovation Center in Sandy Springs, GA.
Port Of Savannah Moved Most Export Containers In Start Of 2020
Among Savannah’s top export commodities, raw cotton, wood pulp, and kaolin clay were the biggest gainers for the first five months of the year.
Zinus USA Investing $108M In First U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Facility
The e-commerce mattress and furniture company will create 804 jobs at a new advanced manufacturing facility in McDonough, GA.
Orion Boatworks Will Create 120 Jobs In Georgia
The boat manufacturer will invest more than $3.5 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Valdosta-Lowndes County, GA.
