Georgia Attracts Record $26.3 Billion Foreign Investment in FY 2025

Georgia attracted record $26.3 billion in foreign investment during Fiscal Year 2025, with the Department of Economic Development supporting 423 facility expansions and new locations creating 23,200 private-sector jobs.

Governor Brian Kemp stated Georgia maintained its number one state for business position over a decade through unmatched company attraction ability and growth environment creation.

International companies contributed over 6,500 new jobs. Republic of Korea, Japan, and Canada were top investment sources, with 64 percent of $3 billion international commitments designated for state expansions.

Notable investments include Irving Tissue's Macon expansion, GreenBox Systems' Butts County location, and KISS USA's Bryan County expansion, demonstrating diverse sector appeal.

Georgia invests over $18 million in rural community industrial site preparation through the Rural Site Development Initiative, with 70-plus certified sites in the GRAD Program.