20 Nov 2018
A City Inspired – LaGrange, Georgia
Learn why LaGrange, GA is home to a diverse economic base including well-known ‘Fortune 500’ companies and 24 international businesses. The diversity of experience, culture, talent and progress is a major draw to investment in LaGrange and Troup County.
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05 Nov 2018
Site Selection ranks Georgia’s business climate No. 1 for sixth straight year
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia’s business climate has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for the sixth consecutive year by Site Selection, a leading economic development trade publication. According to Site Selection, Georgia is the first state to hold this ranking for six consecutive years under leadership by the same governor.
24 Oct 2018
SEWON America to create 100 jobs in LaGrange, GA
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that SEWON America, a leading supplier to the automotive industry, will create 100 jobs and invest $160 million in expanding its North American headquarters and manufacturing plant in LaGrange.
08 Oct 2018
Love’s Truck Stop to bring new location to West Point, GA
Love’s Truck Stop has purchased a 20-acre site off Exit 2 on Interstate 85 in West
Point, Georgia. According to a preliminary site plan Love’s plans on building a 12,000 square foot
facility on the 20-acre site. The $20 million investment, includes a truck stop,
restaurant, a Speedco, gourmet coffee, snacks, and more for motorists and
professional drivers.
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05 Oct 2018
The Georgia Beer Bill: One Year Later
It’s been nearly a year and a half since Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed Senate Bill 85, otherwise known as the “booze bill,” into law. The legislation allows breweries and distilleries to sell their products directly to consumers who patronize their locations. Now that the law has been in effect for a year, it’s time to examine how the craft beer direct sales economy boost is going.
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