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Solar Energy Giant Qcells to Power 470 New Jobs with Whitfield County Facility Expansion
05/26/22
          Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Qcells, one of the largest and most-recognized renewable energy solutions providers, will invest $171 million in a new solar module manufacturing...
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Dalton-Whitfield Joint Development Authority Honors Bob Kinard
04/01/22
          Dalton-Whitfield Joint Development Authority Honors Skeeter Pierce (Dalton, GA- March 30, 2022) On Monday, March 29, the Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority (DWJDA) honored a leader of the DWJDA Board, and a valued...
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Dalton-Whitfield County JDA Receives Award For Large Community Deal Of The Year
11/16/21
          ATLANTA (November 16, 2021) – The Georgia Economic Developers Association recognized the Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority for an “outstanding achievement in the location/expansion of business in Georgia” at...
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College and Career Academy unveils renovated advanced manufacturing labs
10/11/21
          The Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy’s newly renovated advanced manufacturing labs are “truly an investment in future manufacturing needs in Whitfield County,” according to the...
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Dalton-Whitfield Joint Development Authority Honors Skeeter Pierce
02/09/21
          (Dalton, GA- January 26, 2020) On Tuesday January 19, the Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority (DWJDA) honored a leader of the DWJDA Board, and a valued member of the Dalton community. Sara &ldquo...
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German Automotive Parts Manufacturer GEDIA to Locate First Southeast U.S. Site in Whitfield County,
07/24/20
          ATLANTA – July 24, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that GEDIA Automotive Group, a family-owned international company that specializes in making state-of-the-art automotive parts, will build an advanced...
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Novalis Innovative Flooring Announces First US Production Facility, Creates 120 Jobs in Dalton
01/24/20
          For Immediate Release
Friday, January 24, 2020 Novalis Innovative Flooring Announces First US Production Facility, Creates 120 Jobs in Dalton Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Novalis Innovative Flooring...
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Local Company Named 2019 CiCi Award Winner for Community Impact
06/25/19
          Annual Economic Development Awards Announced
By Trade & Industry Development Magazine A leading publication dedicated to site selection picks major winners 
of its 14th Annual Corporate Investment/Community...
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Dalton-Whitfield County JDA Receives Award For Large Community Deal Of The Year
11/28/18
          ATLANTA (November 26, 2018) – The Georgia Economic Developers Association recognized the Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority for an “outstanding achievement in the location/expansion of business in Georgia” at...
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New Rail Park Brings in Two Businesses and Adds New Jobs
09/27/18
          September 27, 2018 - A new 70-acre commercial business park is being developed in Dalton, GA on Old Dixie Highway.  Local developer, Poteet Properties, LLC is constructing the first privately funded...
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