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How Georgia landed Audi’s first U.S. manufacturing plant Georgia recently received a big announcement about a huge investment by the German automaker Audi at the Middle Georgia Megasite in Perry. The company plans a $4 billion investment in a manufacturing facility, which is expected to bring around 4,500 new jobs to the area. But, how did Georgia manage to land the company’s first manufacturing facility in the U.S.? Gov. Brian […]
Mitsubishi Power to invest $490 million in Georgia expansion, add 220 jobs Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday that Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. is investing $490 million to expand its current footprint in Georgia and create more than 220 new jobs in Chatham County. “When we met with Mitsubishi Power and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Tokyo, we came away with a deeper understanding of how the company could continue growing in […]
Audi plans $4 billion Georgia plant expected to create 4,500 jobs President Donald Trump made a major economic announcement for Georgia at a campaign rally in Perry where he encouraged Republican voters to get to the polls. German automaker Audi plans a $4 billion investment in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at the Middle Georgia Megasite. The investment is expected to bring around 4,500 new jobs to the Middle Georgia area. […]
VDL Groep to invest $77 million, create 120 jobs in Hall County More than 100 jobs are coming to Hall County due to a global mechanical engineering and equipment manufacturer expanding its footprint. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that VDL Groep plans to invest $77 million over the next several years creating around 120 new jobs. “Companies like VDL Groep not only continue to choose Georgia for an initial investment, […]
Hyundai Transys to invest $560 million and add 320 jobs in Georgia Hyundai Transys plans to create more than 300 new jobs in Georgia to expand its existing manufacturing capabilities in West Point, Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday that the company plans to invest nearly $560 million to expand its facility, which will bring 320 new jobs. “The Hyundai family of brands has been an incredible partner to Georgia, […]
Pirelli plans $1.2 billion expansion in Georgia, adding 1,000 new jobs Pirelli, an international company leading in tire production, plans a large, multi-year expansion to its existing facility in Rome, Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday that the company will create 1,000 new jobs as part of a $1.2 billion expansion for its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility. “For over two decades, Pirelli has been a valued presence in our […]
Georgia sets record with $35.2 billion in economic development investments Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development announced Thursday a new record for project investments in fiscal year 2026 with around $35.2 billion. The Global Commerce team supported 436 expansions by Georgia businesses and new company locations across the state, which are expected to bring more than 25,000 new private-sector jobs over the next several years. “Georgia […]
Siemens plans $185M Georgia facility expected to create 1,400 jobs Jackson County could see more than 1,400 new jobs arise in the next several years thanks to a new manufacturing facility planned in Pendergrass. Siemens, a global technology company that leads in electrification, automation, and industrial software, plans to build the new facility, which will be a $185 million investment, according to a news release from the Governor’s Office. “For […]
Rideout Arsenal to invest $22 million, create 120 jobs in Thomasville Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday that Rideout Arsenal will be making a major investment in Thomasville. The firearms designer and manufacturer is investing $22 million in a new manufacturing facility, which will create 120 new jobs over the next several years in the town. “Georgia attracts job creators from all over the country and world because we work with […]
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