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Aerospace headquarters bringing 95 jobs to metro Atlanta - Georgia - The Black Chronicle

(The Center Square) – An aerospace company will open its first company headquarters in Georgia, state officials said Monday. PBS Aerospace is establishing its headquarters in Roswell, investing $20 million in the state, according to Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development. “We are excited that PBS Aerospace has chosen to stay […]

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