ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
building a stronger athens
NEW JOB SEARCH TOOL
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AVAILABLE PROPERTIES
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DISCOVER ATHENS, GA
Attracting Industries and Growing Business
The Athens-Clarke County metropolitan area serves as an employment, cultural, educational, and business center for surrounding counties and all of Northeast Georgia. Athens-Clarke County boasts a diverse business mix, with major Fortune 500 companies and local entrepreneurial startups calling the area home. The County has a rich manufacturing history and a strong industrial base that provide a formidable business foundation in the heart of the Southeast U.S. Athens-Clarke County offers a variety of state and local incentives to new and expanding businesses in the area, including homestead and Freeport exemptions. These incentives, along with low taxes, a low cost of living, and a powerful workforce of more than 34,000, make the county an attractive choice to businesses seeking the perfect location for their operations.
#1
Best Places to Retire
Forbes, 2017
Top 5
US universities in new products reaching the marketplace, 4th consecutive year
UGA
6th
in the nation in Cities Adding Jobs
BLS, 2017
WE'RE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU
Our team of dedicated professionals will be with you to help with all phases of your project — from selection to development. Do not hesitate to reach out, we are happy to answer any of your questions or concerns.
Gustavo Rodriguez-Zaccaro, SHRM-CP
Workforce Development Coordinator(706) 208-7480
[email protected]
