Flock Safety Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Smyrna, Creating 210 Jobs

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Smyrna for Flock Safety, a Georgia-based company specializing in safety technology solutions. The 97,000-square-foot facility is expected to generate an estimated 210 new jobs over the next three years, representing a $10 million investment.

Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp joined Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley, Chief People Officer Paige Todd, Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton, Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce CEO Katie Kirkpatrick, Cobb County Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer, and other officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the expansion.

“In Georgia, we foster a business environment where innovative companies can get off the ground and grow into leaders in their industry while operating in safe communities,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “Flock Safety is a great example of the success that approach has created, and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone with them. We look forward to many years of partnership with Flock Safety in their efforts to help keep Georgians safe.”

Founded in Georgia in 2017, Flock Safety currently employs over 250 people in the state. Their technology is used by more than 300 law enforcement agencies and 100 businesses in Georgia to help solve and reduce crime. The company recently launched its Drone as First Responder system following the acquisition of Aerodome.

“We feel fortunate to have our roots in Georgia, the state that is undisputedly the leader in the American aerospace industry, and are proud to invest further by creating hundreds of advanced manufacturing and aviation jobs locally,” said Garrett Langley, Founder and CEO of Flock Safety. “Drone as First Responder technology stands to transform emergency response, and these made-in-America, NDAA-compliant drones will have a transformative impact on the local communities we aim to serve.”

The new Smyrna facility will focus on producing Flock Safety’s advanced public safety tools, including the Drone as First Responder technology, as well as refurbishing devices and assembling solar panels. Hiring for the facility is currently underway, with full operations projected by 2027.

Smyrna Mayor Derek Norton highlighted the city’s appeal for corporate innovation, stating, “Smyrna’s convenient location and diverse talent pool make the city an ideal environment for corporate innovation opportunities. We appreciate Flock’s confidence in Smyrna and welcome them to our community.”

Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid expressed her enthusiasm, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Flock Safety to Cobb County. We have been early partners with Flock Safety by deploying their public safety technology, and I am happy to see this relationship evolve in our community, with its ready workforce and a business environment supportive of their commitment to innovation in public safety technology. We are certain the dynamic energy of Cobb’s business climate and quality of life for residents will add to Flock Safety’s success.”

Katie Kirkpatrick, President & CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber, added, “Flock Safety’s expansion is yet another Georgia business success story. This growth in Cobb County shows why companies that start here stay, put down roots, and keep thriving. With our unmatched talent, innovation, and pro-business environment, the expansion strengthens Flock Safety’s ability to leverage technology to make our communities safer.”

The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce team, along with the City of Smyrna, Cobb County Economic Development, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Georgia Power, and SelectCobb, collaborated on this project.

GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson noted Georgia’s leadership in aerospace, stating, “Aerospace products – Georgia’s No. 1 export – come in all shapes and sizes, from jets and turbines to cutting-edge innovations like Flock Safety’s Drone as First Responder technology. Georgia’s strength in aerospace innovation and manufacturing is driven by strategic investments in education and a collaborative, business-friendly environment. Congratulations to Flock Safety on launching the first of its aerospace-focused manufacturing operations and to Cobb County and the greater metro Atlanta community on this exciting milestone.”