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Magazine names Georgia top state for business

Gov. Nathan Deal announced today Georgia’s business climate has been named No. 1 in the nation by Site Selection magazine, one of the nation’s top economic development trade publications.

By StateScoop Staff

November 4, 2013

Georgia named No. 1 state in U.S. for business

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