Mercedes-Benz is Growing in Georgia
Georgia’s Governor, Brian Kemp, announced some exciting news: Mercedes-Benz, the famous car company, is making Atlanta their North American headquarters. That means they’re moving more of their important teams to Georgia! The company is adding 500 new jobs at their current office building in Sandy Springs, which they call “1MB.” They’re also spending millions of dollars to build a brand-new research center nearby. This special building […]
Gov. Kemp Unveils Second Round of Rural Site Grants
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today the second round of grants in the OneGeorgia Authority’s Rural Site Development Initiative. This program enables Georgia’s rural communities to identify, assess, and develop new, ready-for-development industrial sites, further growing the state’s capacity for economic growth. Eligible activities for use of grant funds include, but are not limited to, […]
New Kids’ Medical Research Center Coming to Atlanta
Governor Brian Kemp announced that Shriners Children’s is building a new place in Atlanta to help kids who are sick or hurt. It will be a research center, where smart doctors and scientists will work together to discover better ways to treat children. Shriners Children’s has hospitals all across North America. They’ve already helped almost 2 million kids from all […]
Ti Cold, Karis Cold to Build $60M Facility in McIntosh Co.
Georgia Invests Over $1.3 Million in Arts and Culture Across the State The Georgia Council for the Arts, part of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), has awarded over $1.3 million in grant funding to support arts programs in 49 counties across Georgia. In total, 177 grants were awarded as part of the 2026 fiscal year, including support for daily operations, […]
Georgia Council for the Arts Awards $1.3M in 49 Counties
The Georgia Council for the Arts, part of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), has awarded over $1.3 million in grant funding to support arts programs in 49 counties across Georgia. In total, 177 grants were awarded as part of the 2026 fiscal year, including support for daily operations, individual projects, and arts education in schools. Here’s a breakdown of how […]