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Georgia's 1st Quarter 2024

A new year in Georgia got started with a lot of dirt moving.

"The company is optimistic that its technological expertise and industry experience will play a vital role in the growth of the local community. Our sincere appreciation extends to the State of Georgia and Candler County for their steadfast support throughout the process, and we look forward to ongoing support and collaboration.”

Ki Chun Sung, CEO of Doowon Climate Control America, Inc.

2,600+

Jobs created in 1st quarter

$2.6

Billion dollars in capital investment

Following two consecutive record-setting years of announcements, 2024 started as the year of groundbreakings. Across the state, companies are putting shovel to dirt, estimating days until operational, and recruiting for the new jobs required to run the facilities and lead the organization. This includes Quick Start breaking ground on the Hyundai Mobility Training Center.

The first quarter of 2024 returned healthy jobs and capital investment results, mirroring the prosperity of the years preceding our recent back-to-back record-setting economic development years. To date, 27 companies either established or expanded operations in Georgia, and 20 of those announcements are outside of metro Atlanta.

Companies Creating 25+ Jobs in Georgia in the 1st Quarter

Click on the industry title to explore what makes Georgia great for businesses locating or expanding in this top industry.

Headquarters & Offices

Whiskeytree - 60 jobs - Fulton (visual effects)

Think 360 - 40 jobs - Floyd (marketing)

Automotive Industry

Doowoon Group- 200 jobs - Chandler (auto parts )

Other Top Industries

Solar Cycle - 617 jobs - Polk (advanced recycling)

Leaven Group - 350 jobs - Athens (real estate)

Huali Floors - 315 jobs - Murray (floor covering)

Arglass Yamamura LLC - 150 jobs - Lowndes (glass manufacturing)

Northern Data - 150 jobs - Maysville (data center)

Win IT America Inc. - 100 jobs - Chatham (e-commerce fulfillment center )

Second Harvest of South Georgia, Inc. - 50 jobs - Lowndes (non-profit)

JB Harris - 30 jobs - McIntosh (industrial equipment services )

CertainTeed Corporation - 25 jobs - Fayette (building material )

Wakefield BioChar - 25 jobs - Lowndes (biochar)

*Total jobs and capital investment estimates from project announcements made in partnership with the State of Georgia Department of Economic Development. These may not include all projects and are subject to change as yearly totals continue to be reported from businesses.