Mercedes-Benz attorney George Pretty told North Fulton County officials that the company has yet to make a final decision, but that it is scouting sites in Fulton County and elsewhere in the Southeast. He said the automaker would relocate or create 800 jobs and bring a $93 million capital investment when it builds its new division headquarters. Gov. Nathan Deal hailed the project. The relocation of Mercedes-Benzs U.S. headquarters to Georgia is a huge win for our state, he said in a statement. This internationally renowned company is a pioneer in the automotive industry and Im confident that its legacy of high-quality, innovative products will continue with the help of the Georgias pro-business environment and strategic resources. The Development Authority of Fulton County voted to formalize negotiations for the U.S. headquarters of Mercedes-Benz, laying the groundwork for what could be a hefty incentive package to lure the German auto giant to move from New Jersey. The meeting is another indication that Mercedes is scouting a location within the county, and several sites in Sandy Springs and along the Ga. 400 spine have been under consideration. The company is looking to develop a new building with about 250,000 square feet of space and with land surrounding for possible future expansion. Scouted sites include a handful of properties near Perimeter Mall, property along Abernathy Road in Sandy Springs and land near Ga. 400 in Alpharetta. Fulton County commissioner Liz Hausman pointed out, Mercedes recognizes the  excellent business climate and quality of life in the North Fulton area. We are helping to facilitate a deal if it occurs, said Al Nash, the head of the Fulton Development Authority.