“FreshRealm is building the most optimized fresh food platform in the world, so that everyone, every day, everywhere can enjoy fresh food. Montezuma is an excellent location for us to strategically reach the entire U.S., especially the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. We are proud to be expanding our operations in Georgia, a state with great fiscal strength and a clear dedication to businesses and communities.”
12,300+
Jobs Created, 2024 YTD
$6.4B
Dollars in CapEx, 2024 YTD
In partnership with the state and local communities, we continue to track a strong project pipeline and support new business locations and expansions. To date, nearly 12,400 jobs were created and $6.4 billion invested by expanding and new companies locating to Georgia.
Year-to-date capital investment remains above the decade average, due to increased capital-intensive trends with larger facilities and automation. The third quarter added nearly 3,300 jobs continuing the solid growth experienced before the explosive years of 2022-2023.
Energy availability remains a top site selector factor, driven by data center operations and significant manufacturing wins. Our economic development pipeline, is at an all-time high, with some of our largest projects delaying decisions until after the presidential election.
Companies Creating 75+ Jobs in Georgia in the 3rd Quarter (July 2024 - September 2024).
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- Hermeus - Atlanta, DeKalb - 400 jobs (Mach 5 commercial aircraft)
- Hormel Foods - Tucker, DeKalb - 400 jobs (major food brand manufacturer)
- PrimeMeats - Buford, Gwinnett - 300 jobs (meat packing and distribution)
- FreshRealm - Montezuma, Macon - 300 jobs (fresh meal delivery)
- RS Andrews - Peachtree Corners, Gwinnett - 230 jobs (HVAC training center)
- Workday - Atlanta - Atlanta, Fulton - 120 jobs (cloud-based software vendor)
- Marketwake - Dunwoody, DeKalb - 80 jobs (digital storytelling/marketing)
- Cold Summit Development - Rincon, Effingham - 100 jobs (cold storage)
- Swisslog - Dunwoody, DeKalb - 165 jobs (warehouse automation)
- Souto Foods - Lawrenceville, Gwinnett - 170 jobs (wholesale food distribution)
- Ritz Instrument Transformers - Waynesboro, Burke - 160 jobs (electrical devices)
- Nexus Circular - McDonough, Henry - 194 jobs (advanced recycling)
*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.
Georgia's 2024 Q2 Locations & Growth
Jul 15, 2024