ATLANTA, Oct. 23 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp issued the following press release:

ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. (Mitsubishi Power) is investing $490 million in expanding its existing footprint in Georgia. The company plans to create more than 220 new jobs in Chatham County."When we met with Mitsubishi Power and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Tokyo, we came away with a deeper understanding of how the company could continue growing in Georgia. We are excited that the Savannah Machinery Works is expanding to turn those possibilities into reality," said Governor Brian Kemp. "Congratulations to all those who worked hard to support this job creator and the opportunities they will bring Georgians f...