Columbus, Georgia Business News

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is investing $200 million to expand its operations in Columbus, Georgia. The project will initially create 15 new jobs, with more jobs to follow. Along with Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy, Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson, and...Continue Reading

Defense contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers find unparalleled opportunities in Columbus. The area is heavily influenced by two defense-related presences: the aerospace sector and Fort Benning.Aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, a business of global defense firm RTX Corporation, handles maintenance, repair, and overhaul for military engines, including the F-35’s F135 jet...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEColumbus, GA – [February 12, 2026] – Columbus is poised to experience significant economic growth following the announcement of a major new state of the art corporate data center campus that will bring substantial capital investment, job creation, and long term fiscal benefits to Muscogee County.The Development Authority...Continue Reading

More than 200,000 Georgians work in aerospace-related occupations across 800 different companies, generating a $57.5 billion economic impact. Aerospace products are Georgia's number one export, valued at $12.6 billion.Columbus is a budding aerospace hub. Two key aerospace manufacturers call Columbus home: RTX/Pratt & Whitney and McCauley Propeller Systems. Pratt &...Continue Reading

This spring, Columbus is stepping onto the international stage. On May 20, 2026, Columbus State University (CSU) will host the Korea–Georgia Dialogue, a first-of-its-kind forum bringing together leaders from Georgia and the Republic of Korea to talk about shared opportunities in business, security, and culture.Organized by the Korean Institute at...Continue Reading

2025 was a milestone year for Choose Columbus, the city’s new economic development organization created to grow jobs, attract investment, and strengthen the regional economy. Launched in early 2025, Choose Columbus was formed to bring a clear and focused approach to business recruitment, expansion, and retention. The organization works closely...Continue Reading

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that BioTouch, a global healthcare logistics company, will invest $12.5 million to expand two existing facilities in Columbus, creating a combined 480 new jobs in Muscogee County over the next four years.“BioTouch's decision to double down on Georgia underscores how our approach to economic...Continue Reading

A delegation from Columbus, Georgia, visited Korea to personally verify JS Link's rare earth permanent magnet mass production capabilities and engage in detailed discussions toward establishing a manufacturing plant in the United States.On the 29th of this month, Columbus Mayor BH Skip Henderson and the delegation visited JS Link's plant...Continue Reading

Almost two years after the J.M. Smucker Co. acquired Hostess Brands and its Columbus bakery, the future of the plant that makes Twinkies and other products is no longer in doubt.Smucker announced on Thursday that it will invest $120 million in the bakery on Victory Drive, while adding 48 jobs...Continue Reading

ATLANTA – September 3, 2025 – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that JS Link America Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of JS Link, intends to invest about $223 million to establish a new rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Columbus. The new facility will create more than...Continue Reading

The city of Columbus is moving in a new direction on how it recruits jobs, expands existing businesses, and recruits new companies to the city.Earlier this year a new economic development organization, Choose Columbus, was established. The organization is tasked with moving the region in a new direction for how...Continue Reading

The City of Columbus has been recognized by Wallethub.com,  a national financial and data analysis organization, as one of the Top-20  best run cities in the US in a recent survey. The city ranked 20th among the 148 most populated localities considered. Read the complete press release here and dive into...Continue Reading

New dedicated economic development entity launches to drive regional growth and attract businesses to Georgia’s second-largest cityCOLUMBUS, GA (April 10, 2025) – Columbus and the broader region are taking a bold step forward in shaping the future of economic development with the launch of Choose Columbus. This newly established  organization...Continue Reading