Although Georgia's economy added only 2,300 jobs in June – less than half the number added in an average June – the state has added more than 100,000 jobs over the past 12 months.
6. More jobs coming to Volkswagen: Chattanooga, just across the border from North Georgia, further flexed its manufacturing muscle Tuesday with the announcement that a Volkswagen supplier will add 500 jobs. [Read more]
7. CSM Bakery Solutions To Relocate Headquarters To Sandy Springs: The company plans to create 120 jobs and invest more than $5.5 million into the city. [Read more]
8. Software firm expands in Buckhead: Atlanta-based payments software firm Patientco is expanding, with plans to add up to 100 jobs over the next several months. [Read more]
9. Tech firm GeoDigital to expand in Midtown: A digital mapping firm involved in autonomous vehicle research plans to relocate its North American headquarters from Canada to offices in Midtown Atlanta, in a move that result in about 50 new high-tech jobs. [Read more]
10. Sam's Club Wants To Hire 170 New Employees in Woodstock: The new facility plans to open in the fall at the northwest corner of Highway 92 and Main Street. [Read more]
11. Candy giant Mars adding 175 jobs in Georgia, ramping up production: Candy maker Mars Inc.'s Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. and Mars Chocolate North America units will add 175 jobs at two Georgia plants as it ramps up production of gum and chocolate. [Read more]
12. Cobb County expects to hire close to 100 educators: Georgia's second-largest education system should be fully staffed by the beginning of school on Aug. 3, according to deputy superintendent John Adams, who spoke at a school board meeting Wednesday. He said the district is about "99 percent" staffed, with nearly 100 more educators projected to be hired. [Read more]
