Original source: MCO Group
Original post date: November 23, 2025

01. Gov. Kemp Announces Salesforce Expansion in Georgia

Governor Kemp confirmed that Salesforce will invest $15 million to expand operations in Fulton County, adding 250+ new jobs by 2028. Currently employing over 2,000 people statewide, Salesforce cited Atlanta’s talent, global connections, and inclusive community as major growth factors.

02. Virginia Transformer to Create 400 New Jobs in Effingham 

Virginia Transformer Corp. is investing $40 million to expand its Rincon facility, creating 400 jobs in Effingham County. Specializing in large power transformers, the expansion follows continued growth since 2015. Construction begins in January 2026, with operations, maintenance, and assembly roles open on Indeed. 

03. GDOL Unveils Strategic Plan for Modernization 

Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes launched a comprehensive strategic plan for the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) focused on trust-building, modernization, transparency, and service efficiency. Key initiatives include improving unemployment insurance systems, streamlining processes, reducing regulatory burdens, and plain-language communications.

04. Senate District 35 Special Election Heads to Runoff 

Six candidates competed in the special election to fill Jason Esteves’s vacated Senate District 53 seat. With no candidate crossing 50%, Democrats Jaha Howard and Roger Bruce advanced to a December runoff. Howard, a pediatric dentist, led the field; Bruce is a former state representative. 

05. Reps Barrett & Gambill Appointed to House Committees

House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) recently appointed Rep Carter Barrett (R-Cumming) to the House Committee on Ways. Burns also appointed Rep Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville), who also serves as a Governor’s Floor Leader, to serve as vice chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government. Click herefor a full list of House committees.