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New Nearby: Caterpillar Plant in Bogart Expected to Have Strong Economic Impact Across State

It's Oconee Patch's 2012 story of the year, the planned development of a Caterpillar manufacturing plant next-door Barrow County.

In 2013, Caterpillar is ramping up hiring for its planned Bogart facility, which is expected to reach 1,400 employees by 2018. The Georgia Economic Developers Association even named the "deal of the year" during the annual GEDA conference in September. 

Oconee Patch offers a look back at related Caterpillar news from 2012.

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