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Georgia prepares to pitch for Amazon's second HQ
Amazon is seeking a second headquarters, and Atlanta is making a major push.
Sept 17, 2017
In a once-in-a-generation sweepstakes to win Amazon's $5 billion second headquarters — and 50,000 jobs — the state and Atlanta are all in.
Legislative leaders are open to new incentives to lure the tech firm. Recruiters are scouting potential mega-sites close to transit and highways. And Gov. Nathan Deal said he’s ordered his economic team to make a “big push” to win over Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
About the Author
Greg Bluestein is the Atlanta Journal Constitution's chief political reporter. He is also an author, TV analyst and co-host of the Politically Georgia podcast.
