Politics & Government
Gov. Nathan Deal Visits Lockheed in Marietta
During his visit, Gov. Nathan Deal received status updates for the site's current programs, including the C-130J Super Hercules, C-5 Super Galaxy, P-3 Orion, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II.
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal visited the Lockheed Martin site in Marietta on Thursday.
During his visit, Gov. Deal visited the site’s production lines to meet and.
The governor also received status updates for the site’s current programs, including the C-130J Super Hercules, C-5 Super Galaxy, P-3 Orion, F-22 Raptor and the center wing assembly for the F-35 Lightning II.
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The aerospace industry and Georgia have strong ties, with more than 500 aerospace companies calling the state home.
In 2010, Georgia’s aerospace exports topped $4.3 billion, ranking the state as the fourth highest for such exports in the United States.
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The Lockheed Martin site in Marietta has been a part of the state’s aerospace since 1951 and continues to partner with businesses and state offices to strengthen the aerospace footprint locally, nationally and internationally.
In 2011, the Marietta site generated more than $4 billion in annual sales and had more than a $1 billion impact in Georgia.
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