Siemens will create more than 1,400 jobs at an advanced manufacturing facility in Jackson County, Georgia, representing at least $185 million in investment, Governor Brian Kemp announced in a report published August 10, 2026. Construction is set to begin in November 2026.
Hiring for engineering, fabrication, assembly and testing roles is expected to begin in 2027, according to the report.
“Georgia was a natural choice for our next manufacturing investment. The state offers a strong business environment, access to a highly skilled workforce,” said Barry Powell, North America President of Siemens’ Electrical Products Business Unit.
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Siemens is described as a global technology company specializing in electrification, automation and industrial software.
Not established by this report: the value of any state or local incentives attached to the project, or whether final approvals have been granted. Job and investment figures in economic development announcements are company projections, not commitments.
Story Details
| Primary Source | Dome Politics |
| Reported | August 10, 2026 |
| Location | Jackson County, Georgia |
| Verification | Single-source — verified at the publisher; figures are company projections |
| Topic | Business & Economy |
Sources
- Dome Politics — Brian Kemp announces 1,400 new jobs coming to Jackson County (Aug 10, 2026)
- Office of the Governor of Georgia — Press Releases 2026
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