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Tigris Fulfillment Partners announces new location in Lithia Springs
Author: Douglas County Economic Development NOVEMBER 29, 2017 (Lithia Springs, Georgia) – Tigris Fulfillment Partners LLC, a kitchen and bath master distribution company, will create 50-75 new jobs over the next five years in Lithia Springs. They anticipate investing up to $700,000 in machinery and equipment at their Lithia Springs location. Tigris noted several reasons…
Read MoreGlobal technology company to invest $2.5 billion in Douglas County
Author: Georgia Department of Economic Development ATLANTA, May 25, 2017 —Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Switch, a global technology solutions corporation, will create 65 jobs, and along with its clients, invest $2.5 billion in a Switch PRIME data center in Douglas County. The new metro Atlanta location will be the highest-rated data center in…
Read MoreZ Gallerie to create 115 jobs, invest $3.7 million in Douglas County
Author: Georgia Department of Economic Development ATLANTA – January 11, 2017 –The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that Z Gallerie, a premier lifestyle brand in the fashion home space, will create 115 new jobs and invest $3.7 million in an east coast distribution center and customer service center in Douglas County. ‘Georgia…
Read MoreDouglas County Launches Strategic Planning Initiative
Author: Amy Holloway The Douglas County Economic Development Authority kicks off a Community and Economic Development Strategic Plan with visit from Avalanche Consulting and launch of a community-wide survey. Douglasville, GA – October 13, 2016 – This month, the Douglas County Economic Development Authority is beginning a seven-month planning process aimed at increasing economic prosperity…
Read MoreProposed Development for Capps Ferry Road
Author: Foxhall FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2014 Proposed Development for Capps Ferry Road to include Westin Hotel, Conference Center, Golf Course, Road and Sewer Infrastructure, and Corporate Park DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA – The initial phase of the development plans include construction of a 350-room Westin Hotel, Conference Center, 50 villas, an 18 hole championship…
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Deal: Keurig to Create 550 New Jobs in Douglas County
Author: Governor Nathan Deal – Office of the Governor June 19, 2014 Beverage company will invest $337 million in new cold brewing manufacturing facility Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig) (NASDAQ: GMCR) will open a manufacturing facility in Douglas County, creating approximately 550 new jobs and investing $337 million over…
Read MoreKing of Pops Buys Farm Near Douglasville
Author: Amy Wenk Atlanta’s popular popsicle maker King of Pops has bought a 68-acre farm near Douglasville. The tract known as Daniell Nursery has been operating since 1970 and includes a horse stable. King of Pops will use the land to grow fresh ingredients and Christmas trees, as well as to host farm-to-table events, according…
Read MoreDouglas County Getting its On-Screen Closeups
Author: Michael Hunter The surge of Georgia-created movies and shows normally is attributed to the state’s five-year-old tax credit for film and TV productions within its borders, but local community support is also a contributing factor and Douglas County is a prime example. The county has been ahead of the curve in the metro area…
Read MoreE-commerce Center Plugs into Douglasville
Author: Douglas Sams Commercial Real Estate Editor – Atlanta Business Chronicle Industrial materials giant McMaster-Carr Supply Co. is developing a more than $75 million regional headquarters and e-commerce center on a suburban campus just west of Atlanta. McMaster-Carr is buying a little more than 100 acres along Riverside Parkway in Douglasville, where it will initially…
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