"Atlanta emerged as the perfect choice for our new Tech Hub because of its strong educational infrastructure and institutions committed to supporting communities of color.”
Together with our state and local partners, our Community and Economic Development team helped create and retain over 7,000 jobs in Georgia in the first quarter of the year, as well as $2.9 billion in capital investment. The non-manufacturing sectors accounted for 82% of job creation led by the administrative and support service industry (Carvana location). Warehousing and distribution came in second due to Ryder System’s distribution center in Locust Grove. The majority of manufacturing announcements were in the chemical, fabricated metal, and transportation equipment sectors. Below is a list of companies who located or expanded in Georgia this quarter.
Companies Creating 50+ Jobs in Georgia
Carvana – 3,500 jobs – Dunwoody
Green Galaxy Group – 400 jobs – Chatsworth
Airbnb – 300 jobs – Atlanta
BTD Manufacturing – 300 jobs – Dawsonville
Ryder System, Inc – 250 jobs – Locust Grove
Aspen Aerogels – 250 jobs – Statesboro
Whirlwind Steel Buildings – 175 jobs – Tallapoosa
Battery Resourcers – 150 jobs – Covington
Moderna – 150 jobs – Atlanta
PepsiCo – 136 jobs – Tucker
MHI RJ Aviation Group – 100 jobs – Macon
Momeni, Inc – 76 jobs – Calhoun
Serena and Lily – 75 jobs – Rincon
Tip Top Poultry – 70 jobs – Rockmart
RoviSys – 65 jobs – Peachtree City
GovStrive – 50 jobs – Dublin
"We are pleased to be in the State of Georgia for the siting, development, and construction of our PyroThin materials plant. The City of Statesboro and the Bulloch County region offer Aspen a superior combination of operating features, including access to efficient ports; a strong, available workforce; and secure, low-cost utilities and critical raw materials."
Atlanta’s highly skilled and diverse workforce, vibrant business community, and growth trajectory were identified as key factors in Moderna’s decision to locate their Enterprise Solutions Hub in the metro area.
https://www.georgia.org/press-release/moderna-establish-enterprise-solutions-hub-metro-atlanta
