“Two years ago, we made a commitment to expand and create a modern and diverse tech workforce. We knew this would mean hiring hundreds of new colleagues. As we looked at cities across the globe, Atlanta had a magical mix of both diversity and a large pool of tech talent from nearby universities, including four historically Black colleges and universities.”
Steve Reis, a senior partner who led the McKinsey & Co Atlanta office for four years
+4,300
Jobs created in 3rd quarter
$1.6
Billion dollars in capital investment
Two-thirds of job creation this quarter were in the non-manufacturing sector due largely to Transportation Insight moving their headquarters from Charlotte to Dunwoody, retaining 900 jobs currently in Georgia and adding 300 new jobs. McKinsey & Co has also continued their commitment to the state with their announced Technology and Innovation Hub joining their Digital Capability Center in Atlanta. Below is a list of companies who located or expanded in Georgia this quarter.
Companies Creating 50+ Jobs in Georgia
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Aerospace Industry
Anduril Industries– 180 jobs – Atlanta
Electric Transportation Industry
Denkai America– 250 jobs – Augusta
Food Processing Industry
80 Acres Farms – 150 jobs – Covington
AFB International – 100 jobs – Columbus
Bright Farms – 300 jobs – Macon
Headquarters and Information Technology
McKinsey & Company (technology & innovation hub) – 700 jobs – Atlanta
Transportation Insight (headquarters) – 1,200 jobs – Dunwoody
Life Sciences
Gerresheimer – 200 jobs – Peachtree City
Warehousing & Distribution
Agile Cold Storage – 175 jobs – Macon
Other Top Industries
Duluth Trading – 300 jobs – Adairsville
Dumaplast – 100 jobs – Canton
GAF Materials – 135 jobs – Valdosta
Profile Products (agriscience technology) – 80 jobs – Monticello
YKK AP – 350 jobs – Macon
“The response from the community has been amazing. They have welcomed Profile with open arms and we look forward to being a contributing member of the community. Giving back where our team members live, work, and play is core to Profile’s company values.” “Georgia offers a great workforce that embraces an aspiration to improve our environment. The world is asking for sustainable technologies. We’re building them...We’re building them right here in Jasper County!”
“We’re proud to continue to be an active part of Atlanta’s growing technology & defense community. Atlanta has a highly skilled and educated workforce in aerospace, engineering, and robotics. By growing our presence in Georgia, we’ll be able to continue to attract world class talent who will support our mission to transform defense capabilities for the US and our allies.”
Georgia's 2022 4th quarter growth
Oct 3, 2022