{"response":{"docs":[{"id":"dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg600-b-pp1-bp7-b2023-s1-h30-belec-p-btext","title":"Press release, 2023 January 30","collection_id":"dlg_ggpd","collection_title":"Georgia Government Publications","dcterms_contributor":["Georgia. Office of the Governor"],"dcterms_spatial":["United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018"],"dcterms_creator":["Georgia. Office of the Governor"],"dc_date":["2023-01-30"],"dcterms_description":["This is a press release issued by the Governor of the state of Georgia"],"dc_format":["application/pdf"],"dcterms_identifier":null,"dcterms_language":["eng"],"dcterms_publisher":["Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Office of the Governor"],"dc_relation":null,"dc_right":["http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/"],"dcterms_is_part_of":null,"dcterms_subject":["Georgia--Politics and government--Periodicals"],"dcterms_title":["Press release, 2023 January 30"],"dcterms_type":["Text"],"dcterms_provenance":["University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library"],"edm_is_shown_by":["https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg600-b-pp1-bp7-b2023-s1-h30-belec-p-btext"],"edm_is_shown_at":["https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg600-b-pp1-bp7-b2023-s1-h30-belec-p-btext"],"dcterms_temporal":null,"dcterms_rights_holder":null,"dcterms_bibliographic_citation":null,"dlg_local_right":null,"dcterms_medium":["serials (publications)"],"dcterms_extent":null,"dlg_subject_personal":null,"iiif_manifest_url_ss":null,"dcterms_subject_fast":null,"fulltext":"Gov. Kemp: SK Battery America Exceeds Hiring Goal, On Track to Re... https://madmimi.com/p/abda751?pact=892333-171566269-1155446486... Like Tweet Pin +1 in \n \n1 of 3 \n \nFor Immediate Release Monday, January 30, 2023 \nGov. Kemp: SK Battery America Exceeds Hiring Goal, On Track to Reach 3,000 Workers \nAtlanta, GA  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced SK Battery America (SKBA) has exceeded its hiring goal of 2,600 employees two years ahead of schedule for its two lithiumion battery manufacturing facilities in Commerce, Georgia. The company met its goal at the end of 2022 and is further expanding its workforce to approximately 3,000 over the next year to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles. \n\"As Georgia continues to see unprecedented growth, our hardworking citizens are reaping the benefits,\" said Governor Brian Kemp. \"SK Battery America and the State of Georgia share a common trait: we are never content to rest on our laurels and are always working to reach the next milestone. I want to thank SKBA in going above and beyond in delivering on their commitments. As one of the first companies to put Georgia on the e-mobility map, our relationship continues to grow and bring opportunity to communities across the state.\" \nSK Battery America announced its first project in Georgia in 2018, with an initial planned investment of $1.6 billion. Since 2019, the company has invested $2.6 billion to build two battery manufacturing facilities in Jackson County to supply electric vehicles, including the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Volkswagen ID.4. SKBA started mass production in early 2022. \n\"We have met our employment goal ahead of schedule thanks in large part to our partnership with the State of Georgia. The state's Quick Start program has helped us attract and train workers with a speed and scale that would be difficult for any company to do on its own,\" said SK Battery America CEO Timothy Jeong. \"More than 300,000 new electric vehicles a year will be on American roads because of the work we're doing here, and SKBA team members take great pride of the role we have in building a new chapter in automotive history.\" \nSKBA has worked with Georgia Quick Start, the state's top-ranked job training program \n2/7/2023, 1:13 PM \n \n Gov. Kemp: SK Battery America Exceeds Hiring Goal, On Track to Re... https://madmimi.com/p/abda751?pact=892333-171566269-1155446486... \nthrough the Technical College System of Georgia, since announcing its first project in 2018. In July 2022, SKBA announced they would partner with the Georgia National Guard's Work for Warriors Georgia program to focus on hiring veterans, servicemembers, retirees, reservists, and their families in the pursuit of their career goals. The company has held numerous career fairs, visited schools, and held community events in recent months. To attract the highest-quality workforce, SKBA has consistently improved wages, benefits, and its overall work environment. \n\"We very much appreciate SKBA's commitment to provide high quality jobs within our county. We are also grateful for their substantial financial investment,\" said Tom Crow, Chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. \"Jackson County looks forward to seeing the benefits that SKBA's operation will continue to bring to our community as we build a long-term relationship with them.\" \nThe company is still hiring for jobs in production, quality, utility, logistics, ERT, maintenance, and other areas. Career information can be found at www.skbatteryamerica.com. \n\"SK Battery America has relentlessly pursued their goals of hiring Georgians for their highskilled, high-paying jobs and has become an incredible partner to the state as they meet their standing commitments and aggressive hiring needs,\" said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. \"I applaud SKBA for their commitment to our state, their adopted community, and to the people of Georgia. I am consistently impressed with their dedication, out-front role in the development of the electric mobility ecosystem in our state, and participation in every opportunity presented to them. Thank you, SKBA!\" \nRelated: * Governor Kemp, General Carden Announce SK Battery America to Become `Work for Warriors' Partner * SK Innovation To Invest Another $940 Million In Jackson County Expansion, Create 600 Jobs * SK Innovation To Begin Construction On Second Georgia Battery Facility In July * Korean Battery Manufacturer To Create More Than 2,000 Jobs In Jackson County \nAbout SK Battery America SK On, the parent company of SK Battery America, is a global leading electric vehicle battery developer, manufacturer, and solutions provider. As SK On's U.S. production base, SK Battery America produces one of the world's safest, fastest charging and longest-lasting batteries, currently installed in the Ford F-150 Lightning and Volkswagen ID.4. We will have a combined capacity to make 22 GWh of battery cells a year  enough to power the equivalent of about 300,000 EVs annually. Since 2019, the company has invested a total of $2.6 billion to build EV battery plants in Commerce, Georgia, creating 2,600 high-skilled jobs. \n \n2 of 3 \n \n2/7/2023, 1:13 PM \n \n Gov. Kemp: SK Battery America Exceeds Hiring Goal, On Track to Re... https://madmimi.com/p/abda751?pact=892333-171566269-1155446486... \nPress Contacts Garrison Douglas - Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp garrison.douglas@georgia.gov Carter Chapman - Deputy Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp carter.chapman@georgia.gov Marie Gordon - Director of Communications Georgia Department of Economic Development mgordon@georgia.org \n2023 Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp | Georgia State Capitol \nWeb Version Preferences Forward Unsubscribe \nPowered by Mad Mimi A GoDaddy company \n \n3 of 3 \n \n2/7/2023, 1:13 PM \n \n "},{"id":"dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg600-b-pp1-bp7-b2023-s1-h27-belec-p-btext","title":"Press release, 2023 January 27","collection_id":"dlg_ggpd","collection_title":"Georgia Government Publications","dcterms_contributor":["Georgia. Office of the Governor"],"dcterms_spatial":["United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018"],"dcterms_creator":["Georgia. Office of the Governor"],"dc_date":["2023-01-27"],"dcterms_description":["This is a press release issued by the Governor of the state of Georgia"],"dc_format":["application/pdf"],"dcterms_identifier":null,"dcterms_language":["eng"],"dcterms_publisher":["Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. 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Like Tweet Pin +1 in \n \n1 of 3 \n \nFor Immediate Release Friday, January 27, 2023 \nGov. Kemp: Sustainable Building Materials Company to Invest $59 Million in Upson County \nAtlanta, GA  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Green Georgia LLC, a sustainable building materials manufacturing company, will create over 170 jobs at the company's new headquarters in Thomaston and invest $59 million in the facility. \n\"In Georgia, companies have all the resources they need to thrive, from reliable infrastructure to a highly skilled workforce,\" said Governor Brian Kemp. \"As we continue to bring quality jobs to every corner of our state, we're working hard to connect Georgians with the opportunities they need to succeed in these careers.\" \nGreen Georgia LLC will design and manufacture low-carbon materials used to create prefabricated buildings for a variety of structures, including sustainable factories. \n\"We are beyond excited to call Georgia home to our next plant and create over 170 jobs for Upson County,\" said John Wolfington, Principal of Green Georgia. \"Green Georgia is an eco-friendly building solutions company that is going to transform the way we build today. By building in a controlled environment, our products can be produced at a much lower cost and quicker than traditional construction without producing the waste that comes with traditional construction.\" \nGreen Georgia LLC has committed to using local contractors and suppliers for construction of their more than 300,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at the Thomaston-Upson Industrial Park. The new facility on State Route 26 will allow Green Georgia LLC to address increasing demand across the Southeast. Operations are expected to begin by early 2024, and the company will be hiring for positions in sales, administration, engineering, and production. \n\"We are thrilled to welcome Green Georgia LLC to Thomaston and are excited about the opportunity this represents for our community,\" said Kyle Fletcher, Executive \n2/7/2023, 1:12 PM \n \n Gov. Kemp: Sustainable Building Materials Company to Invest $59 Mil... https://madmimi.com/p/646d751?pact=887834-171539567-115544648... \nDirector of the Thomaston-Upson County Industrial Development Authority. \"We believe their product and mission to provide sustainable materials furthers our community's mission to attract innovative and forward-thinking companies to our region. An investment of this size proves that companies are looking for what smaller communities in rural Georgia can offer: a robust workforce, opportunity for growth with small town charm, and a tight-knit community. Georgia is the best state in which to do business, and this project represents a win for Thomaston, Upson County, and our middle Georgia community.\" \nProject Manager Mellissa Takeuchi represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development's (GDEcD) Global Commerce team on this competitive project, in partnership with the Thomaston-Upson County Industrial Development Authority, Georgia Quick Start, and Georgia EMC. \n\"Green Georgia LLC's eco-friendly building materials are designed to help businesses grow while reducing their impact on the environment,\" said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. \"With companies increasingly focused on meeting corporate sustainability goals, this new facility is uniquely positioned to support the growth of key industries in Georgia. In addition, Upson County has successfully grown its manufacturing industry over the last few years, and we are grateful for our partners who work with companies to build healthy communities through job creation.\" \nAbout Green Georgia LLC Green Georgia, LLC works with top building industry leaders and uses cutting-edge technology to develop the highest quality, energy efficient, and green panel designs to create cost-effective building systems for commercial, industrial, retail, and residential markets. With advanced manufacturing capabilities and cutting-edge methods, Green Georgia provides a high quality, lightweight, energy efficient, sustainable, durable, and weather/disaster-resilient building systems in all regions for customers. \nPress Contacts \nGarrison Douglas - Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp garrison.douglas@georgia.gov \nCarter Chapman - Deputy Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp carter.chapman@georgia.gov \nMarie Gordon - Director of Communications Georgia Department of Economic Development mgordon@georgia.org \n \n2 of 3 \n \n2/7/2023, 1:12 PM \n \n Gov. Kemp: Sustainable Building Materials Company to Invest $59 Mil... https://madmimi.com/p/646d751?pact=887834-171539567-115544648... \n2023 Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp | Georgia State Capitol Web Version Preferences Forward Unsubscribe Powered by Mad Mimi A GoDaddy company \n \n3 of 3 \n \n2/7/2023, 1:12 PM \n \n "},{"id":"dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg600-b-pp1-bp7-b2023-s1-h26-belec-p-btext","title":"Press release, 2023 January 26","collection_id":"dlg_ggpd","collection_title":"Georgia Government Publications","dcterms_contributor":["Georgia. Office of the Governor"],"dcterms_spatial":["United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018"],"dcterms_creator":["Georgia. 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Kemp today announced that SK Battery America (SKBA) will open a regional IT hub facility in Roswell, creating 200 high-tech jobs and investing approximately $19 million over the next few years. \n\"We're proud of SK Battery America's continued growth here in the No. 1 state for business,\" said Governor Brian Kemp. \"This innovative company continues to bring the jobs of the future that will benefit hardworking Georgians in manufacturing, and now it will also tap into the tech talent our top-ranking universities provide.\" \nSK Battery America is investing nearly $2.6 billion in two lithium-ion battery manufacturing facilities in Jackson County to supply electric vehicles such as the Ford F-150 Lightning and Volkswagen ID.4. The SKBA facility is one of SK Group's three major investments in the State of Georgia. Founded in 1976, SK Group is the second-largest conglomerate in South Korea. \n\"We decided to open our IT regional center in Roswell to strengthen SK's position as a leader in the battery industry, and it will help us build and operate an advanced manufacturing system in accordance with further expansion of battery production bases in the United States,\" said Jason Choi, Head of Information Technology at SK Battery America. \"We are excited to expand our presence and engage with the community and surrounding region.\" \nSK Battery America's new IT center will be an integrated IT management center serving the company's battery manufacturing facilities across the United States, including its Georgia facilities. It is located at 1110 Sanctuary Parkway in Roswell. Operations are expected to begin in January. The company will be hiring IT experts for battery manufacturing execution system development and operations as well as data analysts. Interested individuals can learn more about SKBA at www.skbatteryamerica.com. \n2/7/2023, 1:09 PM \n \n Gov. Kemp: SK Battery America to Open U.S. IT Center, Create 200 H... https://madmimi.com/p/5fca751?pact=885400-171481682-1155446486... \n\"We are looking forward to SK Battery America becoming part of our community and the opportunities it will bring to Roswell,\" said City of Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson. \"Since taking office a year ago, our priority has been to recruit businesses such as SK Battery America -- businesses that can provide high-quality job opportunities for Roswell's talented, experienced workforce and enhance the vibrancy and economic strength of our city. Roswell is the perfect location for the IT Regional Center. We are proud SK Battery chose our city for the center and look forward to working closely with them.\" \n\"We welcome SK Battery America to Fulton County and the many new job opportunities they will create for our residents,\" said Robb Pitts, Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. \"Fulton County is a destination for the best and brightest, and today's announcement reflects that.\" \nDirector of Korean Investment Yoonie Kim represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development's (GDEcD) Global Commerce team on this competitive project in partnership with City of Roswell, Fulton County, and Georgia Power. \n\"In 2019, SK On established SK Battery America as its U.S. production base, and the new IT regional center is a natural result of the company's commitment to Georgia,\" said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. \"In economic development, we often talk about the ripple effects of a company's initial investment. Suppliers, support centers, and expansions create new opportunities that go beyond the company's original scope, location, and even industry. We look forward to future opportunities to celebrate SK Battery America and SK On's success in Georgia, and congratulations to the City of Roswell and Fulton County for this exciting addition to the region's tech industry!\" \nGeorgia is consistently welcoming increased investment in the electric mobility ecosystem and supply chain across the state. Electric mobility related projects have contributed more than $21 billion in investments and more than 26,700 new jobs to Georgia since 2020. SK Battery America's new IT regional center will support the company's battery production operations, build on the state's existing automotive assets and developing workforce, and help to ensure a domestic supply chain for the electric mobility industry. \n \nAbout SK Battery America SK On, the parent company of SK Battery America, is a global leading electric vehicle battery developer, manufacturer, and solutions provider in the world. As SK On's U.S. production base, SK Battery America produces the safe, fast charging, and long-lasting batteries currently installed in the Ford F-150 Lightning and Volkswagen ID.4. The company will have a combined capacity to make 22 GWh of battery cells a year  enough to power the equivalent of about 300,000 EVs annually. Since 2019, the company has invested a total of $2.6 billion to build EV battery plants in Commerce, Georgia, creating 2,600 high-skilled jobs. \n \n2 of 3 \n \nPress Contacts \n \n2/7/2023, 1:09 PM \n \n Gov. Kemp: SK Battery America to Open U.S. IT Center, Create 200 H... https://madmimi.com/p/5fca751?pact=885400-171481682-1155446486... \nGarrison Douglas - Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp garrison.douglas@georgia.gov Carter Chapman - Deputy Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp carter.chapman@georgia.gov Marie Gordon - Director of Communications Georgia Department of Economic Development mgordon@georgia.org \n2023 Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp | Georgia State Capitol \nWeb Version Preferences Forward Unsubscribe \nPowered by Mad Mimi A GoDaddy company \n \n3 of 3 \n \n2/7/2023, 1:09 PM \n \n "},{"id":"dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg600-b-pp1-bp7-b2023-s1-h25-belec-p-btext","title":"Press release, 2023 January 25","collection_id":"dlg_ggpd","collection_title":"Georgia Government Publications","dcterms_contributor":["Georgia. Office of the Governor"],"dcterms_spatial":["United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018"],"dcterms_creator":["Georgia. 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A copy of his address is available here. \nPress Contacts Garrison Douglas - Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp garrison.douglas@georgia.gov Carter Chapman - Deputy Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp carter.chapman@georgia.gov \n \n1 of 2 \n \n2023 Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp | Georgia State Capitol Web Version Preferences Forward Unsubscribe \n \n2/7/2023, 1:08 PM \n \n Gov. Kemp Delivers 2023 State of the State Address \n \nhttps://madmimi.com/p/4383751?pact=883205-171412253-115544648... \n \nPowered by Mad Mimi A GoDaddy company \n \n2 of 2 \n \n2/7/2023, 1:08 PM \n \n "},{"id":"dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg600-b-pp1-bp7-b2023-s1-h19-belec-p-btext","title":"Press release, 2023 January 19","collection_id":"dlg_ggpd","collection_title":"Georgia Government Publications","dcterms_contributor":["Georgia. Office of the Governor"],"dcterms_spatial":["United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018"],"dcterms_creator":["Georgia. 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Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that Georgia sustained its momentum through economic development projects in key industries during the first half of Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1 through December 31, 2022). The 218 locations or expansions supported by GDEcD's Global Commerce division are expected to create approximately 17,500 new jobs and more than $13 billion in investment for the state. Both the number of locations and total investment amount increased over the same period last year. \n\"Georgia is the best place to live, work, and raise a family, and that starts with good jobs,\" said Governor Brian Kemp. \"These latest figures from the nation's top-ranked Department of Economic Development show that job creators know the Peach State has what they need for success. As they continue to bring unprecedented levels of opportunity to \n2/7/2023, 1:01 PM \n \n Gov. Kemp: Key Industries Sustain Momentum for State's Economic D... https://madmimi.com/p/63c7651?pact=876655-171397369-1155446486... \n \ncommunities in every zip code of our state, I want to thank the economic developers on both the local and state levels, as well as our partners in the General Assembly, for making Georgia a place where everyone can thrive.\" \nAreas outside the 10-county metro Atlanta region accounted for 85 percent of jobs created and 92 percent of investments from economic development projects during the period. Four of Georgia's largest industries  advanced manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and food processing  accounted for nearly 75 percent of new jobs and 84 percent of investments. Planned investments resulting from these projects increased by more than 38 percent, compared to the same time last year. \n\"Decades of experience in listening to companies and working alongside them to solve challenges that bolster goals for long-term success make Georgia a best bet for business. Proven solutions such as our best-in-class job training program Georgia Quick Start and our GRAD certified sites that support accelerated project timelines speak directly to the most important hurdles many companies face today,\" said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. \"Beyond that, Georgia is combining the resources and talent of local, state, and international partners to drive innovation and create meaningful economic impact. We are thankful to all of our partners for their continued efforts to support statewide job creation. Our collaborative spirit in economic development makes Georgia unique and is vital to success in our communities.\" \nThe automotive industry was the second-largest source of new jobs and investment, after advanced manufacturing. In October, state and local officials joined company representatives, including Korean Ambassador to the U.S. Tae-yong Cho, for the groundbreaking of the new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) EV facility, which will support more than 8,100 direct jobs in Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham and Effingham Counties. Three off-site HMGMA suppliers announced locations following HMGMA's groundbreaking, swiftly surpassing the initial $1 billion in investment predicted to come from such additions. \nInternational companies have been valued partners in creating a closed-loop electric mobility supply chain and accounted for 23 percent of state projects since July 1, 2022. Historic project examples include the partnership between SK On and Hyundai Motor Group in Bartow County and the next-generation developer FREYR Battery's Coweta County facility. Both are in the top five largest projects by investment in the state's history. Battery recyclers Sung-Il Hitech and Denkai America also joined Georgia's growing electric mobility ecosystem. \nThe aerospace and defense industries also continued to benefit from Georgia's logistics infrastructure and engineering talent pool, creating more than 1,500 new jobs. Archer Aviation Inc., an aerospace company advancing sustainable urban air mobility, and Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, both announced facilities near airports and will also benefit from nearby top-ranked technical colleges and four-year universities. \nCommunities throughout Georgia's middle and coastal regions continued to benefit from advanced manufacturing, a cornerstone industry sector in the state. Major investments or expansions announced thus far in FY 2023 include YKK AP in Macon and Beretta Holding S.A.'s new facility in Bryan County through its subsidiary Norma Precision Inc. This leading job-growth sector has announced more than 7,700 new jobs in the state since July 1, 2022. \n \n2 of 4 \n \n2/7/2023, 1:01 PM \n \n Gov. Kemp: Key Industries Sustain Momentum for State's Economic D... https://madmimi.com/p/63c7651?pact=876655-171397369-1155446486... \nAdditionally, Germany-based Haering Precision celebrated the grand opening of its Lavonia facility in November with a two-day event, including a \"Future Day\" for approximately 400 local high school students and members of the community. \nSupported by the state's agricultural strength and notable logistics and distribution capabilities, the food processing industry continued to choose Georgia for growth. Companies in this field announced more than $695 million in investments, largely through expansions. King's Hawaiian, a Georgia partner for more than a decade, announced another expansion of its Oakwood facility, marking its second expansion in less than a year. \n\"Companies that come to Georgia are connected with partners in the community and the state to solve workforce challenges, which is one reason why they choose to grow in Georgia again and again,\" said GDEcD Deputy Commissioner for Global Commerce Kristi Brigman. \"By working with the Georgia Quick Start program and letting students see the jobs of tomorrow in-person, companies can build the talent and workforce they need from the ground up. These programs help Georgians upskill, including those who are part of Georgia's strong inbound domestic migration trends.\" \nTwo industries with rapidly growing footprints in Georgia -- life sciences and film -- also welcomed additional facilities that will support industry breakthroughs and learning opportunities for students. Georgia Tech hosted a groundbreaking for its Science Square purpose-built district in August, and The Rowen Foundation's 2,000-acre science and learning campus broke ground in early December. Athena Studios announced it will add an additional 350,000 square feet to its Athens facility, which includes a structure dedicated to training the local workforce through a partnership with the University of Georgia and Georgia Film Academy. At the former Fort Gillem outside of Atlanta, BlueStar Studios announced more than 600,000 square feet of new stage space, as well as an additional 45,000 square feet dedicated to technical resources and amenities, which will include refurbished buildings that preserve the base's historic architecture. \nTo view details of the state-announced economic development projects, visit www.georgia.org/newsroom. \n \n3 of 4 \n \n2/7/2023, 1:01 PM \n \n Gov. Kemp: Key Industries Sustain Momentum for State's Economic D... https://madmimi.com/p/63c7651?pact=876655-171397369-1155446486... \nAbout GDEcD The Georgia Department of Economic Development is the state's sales and marketing arm, the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting tourists to Georgia, and promoting the state as a destination for arts and location for film, music, and digital entertainment projects, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development. Visit www.georgia.org for more information. \nPress Contacts Garrison Douglas - Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp garrison.douglas@georgia.gov Carter Chapman - Deputy Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp carter.chapman@georgia.gov Marie Gordon - Director of Communications Georgia Department of Economic Development mgordon@georgia.org \n2023 Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp | Georgia State Capitol \nWeb Version Preferences Forward Unsubscribe \nPowered by Mad Mimi A GoDaddy company \n \n4 of 4 \n \n2/7/2023, 1:01 PM \n \n "},{"id":"dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg600-b-pp1-bp7-b2023-s1-h19a-belec-p-btext","title":"Press release, 2023 January 19A","collection_id":"dlg_ggpd","collection_title":"Georgia Government Publications","dcterms_contributor":["Georgia. Office of the Governor"],"dcterms_spatial":["United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018"],"dcterms_creator":["Georgia. Office of the Governor"],"dc_date":["2023-01-19"],"dcterms_description":["This is a press release issued by the Governor of the state of Georgia"],"dc_format":["application/pdf"],"dcterms_identifier":null,"dcterms_language":["eng"],"dcterms_publisher":["Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. 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Like Tweet Pin +1 in \n \n1 of 2 \n \nFor Immediate Release Thursday, January 19, 2023 \nGov. Kemp Announces Administration Floor Leaders for 2023-2024 General Assembly \nAtlanta, GA  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his selection of Floor Leaders for the 2023-2024 General Assembly. \"As we enter a session of importance for all Georgians, I'm proud to announce the dedicated public servants who will serve as my Floor Leaders,\" said Governor Kemp. \"In my first term we passed historic budgets and bills that benefit hardworking Georgians and families. As we enter my second term, I'm looking forward to working with these Leaders to build on those achievements. Together, we will make even more history for the Peach State.\" \n2023-2024 Georgia State Senate Floor Leaders Senator Bo Hatchett, Senate District 50 Senator Mike Hodges, Senate District 3 2023-2024 Georgia House of Representatives Floor Leaders Representative Lauren McDonald, House District 26 Representative Soo Hong, House District 103 Representative Will Wade, House District 9 Representative Matthew Gambill, House District 15 \n2/7/2023, 1:07 PM \n \n Gov. Kemp Announces Administration Floor Leaders for 2023-2024 G... https://madmimi.com/p/060a651?pact=879252-171322154-1155446486... \nPress Contacts Garrison Douglas - Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp garrison.douglas@georgia.gov Carter Chapman - Deputy Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp carter.chapman@georgia.gov \n2023 Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp | Georgia State Capitol \nWeb Version Preferences Forward Unsubscribe \nPowered by Mad Mimi A GoDaddy company \n \n2 of 2 \n \n2/7/2023, 1:07 PM \n \n "},{"id":"dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg600-b-pp1-bp7-b2023-s1-h13-belec-p-btext","title":"Press release, 2023 January 13","collection_id":"dlg_ggpd","collection_title":"Georgia Government Publications","dcterms_contributor":["Georgia. Office of the Governor"],"dcterms_spatial":["United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018"],"dcterms_creator":["Georgia. Office of the Governor"],"dc_date":["2023-01-13"],"dcterms_description":["This is a press release issued by the Governor of the state of Georgia"],"dc_format":["application/pdf"],"dcterms_identifier":null,"dcterms_language":["eng"],"dcterms_publisher":["Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. 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Map and Government Information Library"],"edm_is_shown_by":["https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg600-b-pp1-bp7-b2023-s1-h13-belec-p-btext"],"edm_is_shown_at":["https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg600-b-pp1-bp7-b2023-s1-h13-belec-p-btext"],"dcterms_temporal":null,"dcterms_rights_holder":null,"dcterms_bibliographic_citation":null,"dlg_local_right":null,"dcterms_medium":["serials (publications)"],"dcterms_extent":null,"dlg_subject_personal":null,"iiif_manifest_url_ss":null,"dcterms_subject_fast":null,"fulltext":"Georgia December Net Tax Revenues Up 7.5% \n \nhttps://madmimi.com/p/d261651?pact=870935-171243366-115544648... \n \nLike Tweet Pin +1 in \n \n1 of 4 \n \nFor Immediate Release Friday, January 13, 2023 \nGeorgia December Net Tax Revenues Up 7.5% \nAtlanta, GA  The State of Georgia's net tax collections in December totaled nearly $3.21 billion, for an increase of $224.9 million, or 7.5 percent, compared to December 2021 when net tax collections totaled $2.98 billion. Year-to-date, net tax collections totaled $15.82 billion, for an increase of $966.6 million, or 6.5 percent, over FY 2022 through six months. \nThe changes within the following tax categories account for December's overall net tax revenue increase: \nIndividual Income Tax: Net Individual Income Tax collections totaled roughly $1.44 billion, for a decrease of $100.1 million, or -6.5 percent, compared to FY 2022 when net Individual Tax revenues totaled $1.54 billion. \nThe following notable components within Individual Income Tax combine for the net decrease: \n Individual Income Tax refunds issued (net of voided checks) increased by $17.1 million or 41.4 percent  Individual Withholding payments decreased by $55.1 million, or -4 percent, compared to last year  Individual Income Tax Return payments increased $15.7 million, or 114.9 percent, over last year  All other Individual Tax categories, including Estimated Return payments, were down a combined $43.6 million \nSales and Use Tax: Gross Sales and Use Tax collections totaled $1.48 billion, for an increase of $108.3 million, or 7.9 percent, over last year's total of $1.37 billion. Net Sales and Use Tax for the month increased by $52.2 million, or 7.5 percent, compared to December 2021, when net Sales Tax revenue totaled $694.8 million. The adjusted Sales Tax \n1/18/2023, 8:27 AM \n \n Georgia December Net Tax Revenues Up 7.5% \n \nhttps://madmimi.com/p/d261651?pact=870935-171243366-115544648... \n \ndistribution to local governments totaled $729.6 million, for an increase of $59.1 million, or 8.8 percent, over FY 2022. Lastly, Sales Tax refunds decreased by $3.1 million, or 44.4 percent compared to the previous year. \nCorporate Income Tax: Net Corporate Income Tax collections totaled $848.8 million, for an increase of $442.4 million, or 108.9 percent, over last year when net Corporate Tax revenues totaled $406.4 million in December. \nThe following notable components within Corporate Income Tax make up the net increase: \n Corporate Tax refunds issued (net of voided checks) increased by $2.5 million, or 13.6 percent, over FY `22  Corporate Income Tax Estimated Return payments were up $236.8 million, or 72.4 percent, over last year  All other Corporate Tax payments, including Corporate Return payments, were up a combined $208.1 million \nMotor Fuel Taxes: Motor Fuel Tax collections for December decreased by $173.1 million, or -104.2 percent, compared to last year's total of $166.1 million, as a result of Governor Kemp's Executive Orders to extend the temporary suspension of the Motor Fuel Excise Tax until January 10th of 2023. \nMotor Vehicle - Tag \u0026 Title Fees: Motor Vehicle Tag \u0026 Title Fee collections for December fell by $2.7 million, or -7.8 percent, compared to FY 2022 when Motor Vehicle fees totaled $34.4 million, while Title ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) collections increased by $5.7 million, or 9.9 percent, compared to last year's total of $58.3 million. \n \n2 of 4 \n \n1/18/2023, 8:27 AM \n \n Georgia December Net Tax Revenues Up 7.5% \n \nhttps://madmimi.com/p/d261651?pact=870935-171243366-115544648... \n \n3 of 4 \n \nPress Contacts \nGarrison Douglas - Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp garrison.douglas@georgia.gov \nCarter Chapman - Deputy Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp carter.chapman@georgia.gov \n \n1/18/2023, 8:27 AM \n \n Georgia December Net Tax Revenues Up 7.5% \n \nhttps://madmimi.com/p/d261651?pact=870935-171243366-115544648... \n \n2023 Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp | Georgia State Capitol \nWeb Version Preferences Forward Unsubscribe \nPowered by Mad Mimi A GoDaddy company \n \n4 of 4 \n \n1/18/2023, 8:27 AM \n \n "},{"id":"dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg600-b-pp1-bp7-b2023-s1-h13a-belec-p-btext","title":"Press release, 2023 January 13A","collection_id":"dlg_ggpd","collection_title":"Georgia Government Publications","dcterms_contributor":["Georgia. Office of the Governor"],"dcterms_spatial":["United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018"],"dcterms_creator":["Georgia. 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The items included within the report are designed to meet the state's financial obligations while also investing in the education, health, and safety of its citizens and to maintain Georgia's position as the best state in the country to live, work, and raise a family. These proposals follow yet another record-breaking year for Georgia's economy, with unprecedented levels of new jobs and investments announced throughout the state in 2022. \nTo further expound on the benefits of the AFY 2023 and FY 2024 budget proposals, Governor Kemp will address the Joint Budget Hearings next week remotely from Davos, Switzerland, where he will be sharing with world leaders why Georgia's conservative record and economic success story can serve as a model for other states and nations. \nNotable budget proposals in this year's report include: \n $1 billion to provide a second state income tax refund, ranging from $250 for single filers to $500 for joint filers, to every eligible taxpayer in Georgia. \n $1.1 billion for a one-time Homeowner Tax Relief Grant program which will provide property tax relief of, on average, $500 for every eligible homeowner. \n An additional $745 million in AFY 2023 and more than $1.1 billion in FY 2024 for K-12 education, fully funding the Quality Basic Education formula. \n $303 million to adjust the state base salary schedule to give certified education personnel a $2,000 raise. This will bring the total pay increase for educators under Governor Kemp's administration to $7,000. \n $15 million in grant funds to encourage paraprofessionals to pursue teaching certification, growing the teacher workforce. \n $115 million in AFY 2023 for $50,000 school safety grants to every K-12 school in the state. \n $26.9 million to increase funding for school counselors to help address student emotional and mental well-being. \n $25 million for learning loss grants to allow schools to tailor programs to fit the unique \n1/18/2023, 8:28 AM \n \n Gov. Kemp Presents Budget Recommendations to General Assembly \n \nhttps://madmimi.com/p/01e7651?pact=874244-171317744-115544648... \n \nneeds of their student body.  An additional $61.2 million to fully fund HOPE scholarship and grant awards at 100 \npercent of tuition at all Georgia public higher education institutions (saving full-time students an average of $444 each year).  $166.7 million in the Amended FY 2023 budget for the Regional Economic Business Assistance program that will assist local governments in providing incentives to support business development statewide.  A reallocation of $35.7 million within OneGeorgia to establish the Rural Workforce Housing Fund, allowing local development and housing authorities to prepare land for housing developments to support upcoming economic development projects and ensure the workforce has access to quality housing opportunities.  $52 million to implement the Georgia Pathways to Coverage program established by the Patients First Act to increase health insurance access statewide.  $92 million in both the AFY and FY budgets for the state reinsurance program to reduce insurance premiums and increase affordability of healthcare. With this program, Georgians have seen not only an increase in healthcare insurance options but also meaningful savings, with an average decrease in premiums of 12.4 percent.  $3.2 million for a loan repayment plan for state and local law enforcement, providing up to 800 officers with loan repayment of up to $20,000 per officer in exchange for five years of service.  $243 million in FY 2024 to provide state law enforcement and other state employees with a cost-of-living pay increase of $2,000. \n \nPress Contacts \nGarrison Douglas - Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp garrison.douglas@georgia.gov \nCarter Chapman - Deputy Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp carter.chapman@georgia.gov \n \n2023 Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. 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Kemp: Qcells to More than Double Production in Georgia, Create ... \n \nhttps://madmimi.com/p/7d41451?pact=868403-171277181-115544648... \n \nLike Tweet Pin +1 in \n \n1 of 3 \n \nFor Immediate Release Wednesday, January 11, 2022 \nGov. Kemp: Qcells to More than Double Production in Georgia, Create 2,500 New Jobs \nAtlanta, GA  Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Qcells, one of the largest and most-recognized renewable energy solutions providers, will invest more than $2.5 billion to expand its solar module manufacturing operations in Georgia. Qcells will build a new facility in Cartersville and add a third facility to its Dalton location, creating more than 2,500 new jobs in northwest Georgia. These investments are expected to bring Qcells' total solar panel production capacity in Georgia to 8.4 gigawatts by 2024. \n\"I am honored to announce the growth of Qcells in Georgia for a second time in less than a year,\" said Governor Brian Kemp. \"With a focus on innovation and technology, Georgia continues to set itself apart as the No. 1 state for business. Combined with our robust logistics infrastructure, top-ranked workforce training program, and collaborative approach, Georgia provides a business-friendly environment that means jobs for hardworking Georgians in every corner of the state and success for both existing and new companies. We're excited for Qcells' continued success in the Peach State.\" \nIn 2019, Qcells opened the largest solar panel manufacturing facility in the Western Hemisphere in Dalton, Georgia. The 1.7-gigawatt solar panel manufacturing facility has continued to expand since then and now supports more than 700 jobs in Whitfield County. Qcells is expected to increase the number of employees in Georgia to more than 4,000 by the end of 2024. \n\"With this investment, we're proud to strengthen our U.S. manufacturing capabilities and create good-paying jobs,\" said Qcells CEO Justin Lee. \"We are seeking to further expand our low-carbon solar investments as we lead the industry towards fully American-made clean energy solutions. Today's news is further evidence of our growing partnership with Georgia, the workforce there, and an even brighter future together.\" \nQcells will construct a new manufacturing facility located at Highland 75 Corporate / \n1/18/2023, 8:26 AM \n \n Gov. Kemp: Qcells to More than Double Production in Georgia, Create ... \n \nhttps://madmimi.com/p/7d41451?pact=868403-171277181-115544648... \n \nIndustrial Park, a Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) certified site in Bartow County. The new, state-of-the-art facility will manufacture 3.3 gigawatts of solar ingots, wafers, cells, and finished panels. The new facility will create approximately 2,000 new jobs for the region. Qcells expects to break ground at the Cartersville site in the first quarter of 2023. \n\"Our community is happy to welcome Qcells, and we appreciate their investment and bringing quality jobs to Cartersville,\" said Cartersville Mayor Matt Santini. \"The evolution of the solar energy industry continues to grow along with the worldwide desire for greener energy sources. It is an honor to have a leader in this field like Qcells to be manufacturing solar panels in Cartersville.\" \nDue to the company's rapid growth, Qcells will also add a new facility adjacent to the company's existing plant at 300 Nexus Drive in Dalton. With its third Whitfield County facility, the company will create 510 new jobs and add another 2 gigawatts of production capability. \n\"We are excited to work with QCells on their second plant expansion in our Carbondale Industrial Park,\" said Jevin Jensen. \"By optimizing their recent land purchase, this additional investment will add 500 well-paying jobs and continue to diversify Whitfield County's economy.\" \nInterested individuals can learn more about working at Qcells by searching Qcells, Dalton on www.indeed.com or at qcells.com/us/careers-at-q-cells. \n\"Qcells has long been a pioneer in the solar industry, and it solidified Georgia's place as a leader in renewable energy and sustainable technology when it cut the ribbon on the largest solar panel manufacturing facility in the Western Hemisphere in 2019,\" said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. \"This is another great example of partnerships between innovative companies and supportive communities providing the jobs of tomorrow for Georgians. We look forward to many more years of collaboration and future-defining work with Qcells here in Georgia.\" \nDirector of Korean Investment Yoonie Kim represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development's (GDEcD) Global Commerce team on these competitive projects in partnership with the Dalton-Whitfield Joint Development Authority, Bartow-Cartersville Joint Development Authority and Bartow-Cartersville Second Joint Development Authority, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (Georgia EMC), and Georgia Quick Start. \nThe solar industry has experienced an average annual growth rate of 33 percent for the last decade, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Supply chain challenges disrupted that growth in 2022, with a 23 percent decline in installations compared to 2021. Qcells plans to reduce future supply chain barriers in the solar industry by building a comprehensive value chain in the United States. Today's announcement positions Qcells as the only company in the U.S. to establish such a fully-integrated, siliconbased solar supply chain from raw material to finished panel. \nIn Georgia, net electricity generation from renewable sources has increased by more than 93 percent since 2009, and the state's electricity mix currently consists of 13.6 percent \n \n2 of 3 \n \n1/18/2023, 8:26 AM \n \n Gov. Kemp: Qcells to More than Double Production in Georgia, Create ... \n \nhttps://madmimi.com/p/7d41451?pact=868403-171277181-115544648... \n \nrenewable energy. Over 4 percent of the state's electricity now comes from solar power. Georgia's energy solutions providers are helping to accelerate the development of renewable energy products by lowering risks, reducing costs, providing access to innovative industry research, and investing in a superior infrastructure network. \n \nAbout Qcells Qcells is one of the world's leading clean energy companies, recognized for its established reputation as a manufacturer of high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules, portfolio of intelligent storage systems, and growing international pipeline of large-scale renewable energy projects. Qcells also provides renewable electricity retail services and packages to end customers the world over. For more information, visit: www.qcells.com/us. \n \nPress Contacts \nGarrison Douglas - Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp garrison.douglas@georgia.gov \nCarter Chapman - Deputy Press Secretary Office of Governor Brian P. 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Andrew also worked in the administration of former Governor Nathan Deal for seven years, including as chief speechwriter throughout Deal's last term in office. He then assisted Deal as he chaired the Council on Criminal Justice Task Force on Federal Priorities and briefly during Deal's tenure as a Regents Professor at the University of North Georgia. Andrew earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a \n1/12/2023, 9:11 AM \n \n Gov. Kemp Announces New Communications Staff \n \nhttps://madmimi.com/p/ef48551?pact=866048-171159242-1155446486... \n \ngraduate certificate in Public Administration from the University of Virginia, and an MBA from North Carolina State University. He attends Mount Paran Church. \n \nGarrison Douglas is Press Secretary in the Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp. 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