Georgia recorded another record-breaking year for economic development, with approximately $35.2 billion in new project investments during Fiscal Year 2026, according to Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

Between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, the state’s Global Commerce team supported 436 business expansions and new company locations. Those projects are expected to create approximately 25,300 private-sector jobs across Georgia in the coming years.

A significant portion of the activity came from companies already operating in Georgia. Existing business expansions accounted for 79 percent of the projects, representing approximately $24.7 billion in investment and 15,370 new jobs. State economic development officials say their work with existing companies also helped retain more than 90,000 jobs.

The numbers also show that much of the economic development activity is occurring outside metro Atlanta. Seventy-five percent of new locations and expansions were outside the 10-county Atlanta region, while metro Atlanta is expected to receive more than $5.3 billion in new investment.

International investment also increased significantly. Georgia attracted more than 9,350 new jobs from international companies, with Korea, Italy, Belgium, Canada and France among the leading sources of international job creation. Foreign direct investment connected to FY26 projects totaled more than $7.8 billion.

Manufacturing continues to play a major role in Georgia’s economic development. Manufacturing projects accounted for 67 percent of the new jobs announced during the fiscal year, while automotive, life sciences and food processing manufacturing together accounted for 27 percent of job creation.

The latest figures represent the second consecutive year of record investment. Fiscal Year 2025 had previously set the record with more than $26.3 billion in investment and 23,200 projected new jobs.

Kemp said the results demonstrate continued confidence in Georgia from companies choosing both to locate and expand in the state.

The state is also continuing its Rural Site Development Initiative, which has received $28 million in state funding since its launch in FY25. Georgia currently has more than 70 certified shovel-ready industrial sites, along with hundreds of other available development locations.