Economic Development Around the State
Cobb Mixed Use: The Cobb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a…
Economic Development Around The State
Economic Development Around the State
Macon Expansion: Paper products manufacturer Irving Tissue is expanding to the tune of $600 million in Macon. The expansion will add a third paper-making machine, more converting lines and a fully automated warehouse, increasing annual manufacturing capacity by 75,000 metric…
Economics Around the State
Innovation Hub: Insurance company American International Group Inc. (AIG) is establishing an innovation hub in DeKalb County, tripling the company’s current Metro Atlanta area office space. Scheduled to open in 2026, the new workspace will be designed to foster collaboration…
Economic Development Around the State
Tourism Impact: In 2023, Georgia welcomed 5 million more visitors than in 2022, reaching a new high of 171 million tourists who spent $43.6 billion at the state’s hotels, restaurants, transportation and other local businesses. In total, Georgia travel and tourism…
Economic Development Around the State
Booming Economy: Georgia saw another year of new jobs and expansions. During fiscal year 2024 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024) there were nearly 430 facility expansions and new locations supported by the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce…
Economic Development Around the State
Waynesboro Manufacturing: Ritz Instrument Transformers, a global company that manufactures products used in electrical systems, is investing $28 million to open a site in Waynesboro. The facility will produce high-voltage instrument transformers, creating 130 new jobs in Burke County in…
Economic Development Around the State
Tech Hub: Global food and agriculture company Cargill is establishing an office hub in Atlanta. The project, with Cargill’s Digital, Technology and Data organization as its first occupant, will create more than 400 new jobs when it opens in fall 2024.…
Economic Development Around the State
Top Rank: Georgia has earned the No. 1 spot in Site Selection’s annual Prosperity Cup, which ranks states based on successful investment recruitment. Criteria include the value of new and expanded facilities, workforce readiness and business-climate attractiveness. In 2023, Georgia drew 318…
Economic Development Around the State
Soaring High: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was named once again as the world’s busiest. Last year it welcomed 104.7 million passengers, including 12.8 million international travelers. That’s an 11.7% jump from…
Economic Development Around the State
Cumming HQ: Water meter manufacturer Kamstrup recently cut the ribbon on its new headquarters in Forsyth County, where it is relocating from Roswell. The 150,000-square-foot facility includes an assembly plant, warehouse, innovation showroom…
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