Governor Brian P. Kemp recently announced that Georgia has once again secured the top spot as the best state for business, according to Area Development magazine. This marks the twelfth consecutive year the state has earned this recognition. WSB-TV Channel 2 – Atlanta+1
How the Ranking Is Determined
The ranking is based on evaluations from roughly 50 national site consultants. States are scored across 15 different categories to gauge their attractiveness for business investment. In this year’s ranking, Georgia placed in the top five in 10 of those categories, clinching the overall No. 1 position. Governor Brian Kemp’s Office+1
What Leaders Are Saying
Governor Kemp celebrated the achievement, emphasizing it reflects Georgia’s long-term strategy and collaborative effort among state agencies and local partners. Governor Brian Kemp’s Office He credited economic development teams, legislators, and local leaders for contributing to the state’s continued success. Governor Brian Kemp’s Office
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones also praised the result, pointing out that it underscores the value of partnerships between state leadership and Georgia’s workforce. Governor Brian Kemp’s Office
House Speaker Jon Burns described the ranking as validation of Georgia’s economic momentum, citing robust job creation and opportunities across the state. Governor Brian Kemp’s Office
Pat Wilson, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), noted that consistent leadership, forward-looking policy, and targeted investments have helped maintain Georgia’s competitive edge. Governor Brian Kemp’s Office
Context & Forward Efforts
This year’s Area Development list is the 16th edition of its kind. Governor Brian Kemp’s Office Georgia’s strength in consistently ranking highly is tied to ongoing economic initiatives. Among these is the Rural Site Development Initiative, a program aimed at helping smaller communities prepare industrial sites ready for growth. Governor Brian Kemp’s Office
GDEcD continues to promote projects and infrastructure improvements that make it easier for businesses to operate and expand across all regions of Georgia. Governor B
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