ATLANTA — Lockheed Martin celebrates 75 years in Marietta while announcing 1,200 new Georgia jobs.
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ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today applauded Lockheed Martin’s positive economic impact over its 75 years of continuous operations in Marietta, Georgia. Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, along with representatives from the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), joined company officials in celebrating the occasion alongside other state, local, and federal leaders at Lockheed Martin’s Cobb County manufacturing facility, which supports more than 5,600 Georgia jobs.
“For 75 years, Lockheed Martin has helped strengthen our nation’s security and Georgia’s economy, and today’s announcement of 1,200 new Marietta-based jobs is another milestone in that enduring partnership,” said Gov. Brian Kemp. “These new jobs are creating meaningful careers for hardworking Georgians while supporting production of world-class aircraft like the C-130J Super Hercules and F-35 Lightning II, equipping America’s service members and our allies with next-generation capabilities. On behalf of the State of Georgia, congratulations to Lockheed Martin and all of its employees on this milestone, and we look forward to their continued success here in the Peach State.”
Since 2019, Lockheed Martin has increased its Georgia workforce by more than 25%, adding over 1,200 jobs at its 8-million-square-foot Marietta facility alone. Statewide, the company employs more than 6,300 people. In 2025, Lockheed Martin contributed $4.5 billion to Georgia’s economy, with an additional 550 employees based at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay and more than 100 employees based at Robins Air Force Base…