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Siemens plans 1,400 new jobs with $185 million manufacturing plant in Georgia
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· August 8, 2026
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Key takeaway The plant, to be built near Pendergrass, is expected to create over 1,400 new jobs in the area.
State development officials have announced plans for a new manufacturing plant in northeast Georgia. The plant, to be built near Pendergrass, is expected to create over 1,400 new jobs in the area. The facility will produce low-voltage electrical components and will be approximately 550,000 square feet in size.
Construction is set to begin in November, pending final approvals, and is expected to take three years to complete. Further details on the project, including the investment decision and the company's plans, are available from the source. The plant is part of a significant investment in the region, with a minimum investment of $185 million.
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Category: local Published: August 8, 2026 Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) Reading time: 1 min
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