Georgia Directory of Economic Development Organizations
Quick Facts
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp
- Capital: Atlanta
- Population (2017 Est.): 10,429,379
- Largest Cities (2017): Atlanta, 486,290; Columbus, 194,058; Augusta, 197,081; Macon, 152,663; Savannah, 146,444; Athens, 125,691
- Targeted Industries: Call Centers, Cybersecurity, Financial Technology, Food Processing, Logistics, Automotive, Life Sciences, Aerospace, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Headquarters
- Key Incentives: 5.75% Corporate Income Tax, Job Tax Credits, Investment Tax Credits, Port Tax Credit Bonus, Inventory Tax Exemption, Payroll Withholding Tax Rebates, QuickStart Employee Training, R&D Tax Credits
- GDP (All Industry 2017): $554.3 billion*
*Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce
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Georgia Ports Authority
Jennifer Tatom
Manager of Marketing & Business Development
P.O. Box 2406
Savannah, GA 31402
912-964-3821
[email protected]
www.gaports.com
As one of the primary forces helping to drive one of the nation’s fastest-growing economies, the success of Georgia’s ports is testimony to the Georgia Ports Authority’s trusted relationship as a strategic partner in our customers’ logistics pipeline and site selection process.
Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority
Andrea Schruijer
Executive Director
P.O. Box 5185
Valdosta, GA 31603-1963
229-259-9972
[email protected]
www.buildlowndes.com
Home to 8 industrial parks, Valdosta-Lowndes County is the perfect fit for almost any industry. Each park has its own unique attributes, from rail served for plastics and manufacturing to parks situated near I-75 and just north of I-10 for distribution and service industries.
State Listings
Georgia Department of Economic Development
Greg TorreDeputy Commissioner, Marketing & Communications
75 Fifth Street NW, Suite 1200
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-962-4173
[email protected]
www.georgia.org
Georgia Ports Authority
Jennifer TatomManager of Marketing & Business Development
P.O. Box 2406
Savannah, GA 31402
912-964-3821
[email protected]
www.gaports.com
Utility Listings
Electric Cities of Georgia
Mill GravesDirector, Economic Development
Centergy One Building, 75 5th Street NW, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30308
678-202-3102
[email protected]
www.locationgeorgia.com
Georgia Electric Membership Corporation
Pat MerrittVice President, Community & Economic Development
75 Fifth Street, NW, Suite 710
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-521-7611
[email protected]
www.ga-sites.com
Georgia Power
Walt FarrellManager, Statewide Economic Development
75 Fifth Street NW, Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-506-2243
[email protected]
www.selectgeorgia.com
Regional Listings
Development Authority of Bainbridge & Decatur County
Rick McCaskillExecutive Director
P.O. Box 755
Bainbridge, GA 39818
229-246-4774
[email protected]
www.bainbridgedecaturga.com
Georgia Mountains Regional Commission (GMRC)
Daniel MartinEconomic Development Director
1310 West Ridge Road, P.O. Box 1720
Gainesville, GA 30501
770-538-2610
[email protected]
www.gmrc.ga.gov
Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Brian Sillitto, CEcDExecutive Vice President, Economic Development
1200 6th Avenue
Columbus, GA 31902
706-596-7004
[email protected]
www.choosecolumbusga.com
Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission
Brett ManningExecutive Director
5405 Oak Street
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-4771
[email protected]
www.hogarc.org
Metro Atlanta Chamber
David HartnettChief Economic Development Officer
191 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 3400
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-586-8443
[email protected]
www.metroatlantachamber.com
Middle Georgia Regional Commission (MGRC)
Laura MathisExecutive Director
175 Emery Highway, Suite C
Macon, GA 31217
478-751-6160
[email protected]
www.middlegeorgiarc.org
Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority
Jeff MullisPresident & CEO
10052 North Highway 27, P.O. Box 220
Rock Spring, GA 30739
706-375-5793
[email protected]
www.northwestgeorgia.us
River Valley Regional Commission
Sarah WallsAssistant Executive Director
228 West Lamar Street
Americus, GA 31709
706-256-2910
[email protected]
www.rivervalleyrc.org
Southern Georgia Regional Commission (SGRC)
Laura CribbExecutive Director
327 West Savannah Avenue
Valdosta, GA 31601
229-333-5277
[email protected]
www.sgrc.us
Southwest Georgia Regional Commission
Suzanne AngellExecutive Director
181 East Broad Street
Camilla, GA 31730
229-522-3552, ext. 103
[email protected]
www.swgrc.org
County Listings
Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission
Justin Strickland, CEcDPresident
125 Pine Avenue, Suite 200
Albany, GA 31701
229-434-0044
[email protected]
www.choosealbany.com
Athens-Clarke County Economic Development Department
Michelle NguyenDirector of Economic Developmen
246 West Hancock Avenue
Athens, GA 30601
706-307-6049
[email protected]
www.whyathensga.com
Augusta Economic Development Authority (AEDA)
Laurie DavisOperations Director
1450 Greene Street, Suite 560
Augusta, GA 30901
706-821-1316, ext. 2
[email protected]
www.augustaeda.org
Brunswick & Glynn County Development Authority
Ryan MoorePresident
1505 Richmond Street, 2nd Floor
Brunswick, GA 31520
912-265-6629
[email protected]
www.georgiasgoldenopportunity.com
Candler County Industrial Authority
Hannah M. MullinsExecutive Director
1 South Rountree Street, Suite B, P.O. Box 1130
Metter, GA 30439
912-685-4950
[email protected]
selectcandler.com
Carroll Tomorrow
J.R. CharlesVice President, Economic Development
200 Northside Drive
Carrollton, GA 30117
678-890-2354
[email protected]
www.carrolltomorrow.com
Cartersville-Bartow County Department of Economic Development
Melinda Lemmon, CEcDExecutive Director
5450 State Route 20
Cartersville, GA 30121
770-607-1197
[email protected]
www.locationofchoice.com
Cochran-Bleckley Chamber & Industrial Development Authority
Robin DavisAdministrative Assistant
102 North 2nd Street, P.O. Box 305
Cochran, GA 31014
478-934-2965
[email protected]
www.cochran-bleckleychamber.org
Cordele-Crisp County Industrial Development Council
Grant C. Buckley, Esq.Executive Director
202 South 7th Street
Cordele, GA 31015
229-273-9570
[email protected]
www.crispidc.com
Coweta County Development Authority
Trae WestmorelandPresident
100 International Park
Newnan, GA 30265
770-304-1777
[email protected]
www.developcoweta.com
Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
Robert LongVice President of Economic Development
212 Kelly Mill Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-887-6461, ext. 113
[email protected]
www.chooseforsyth.org
Decide DeKalb Development Authority
Randi MasonVice President of Economic Development
Two Decatur Town Center, 125 Clairemont Avenue, Suite 150
Decatur, GA 30030
404-687-2730
[email protected]
www.decidedekalb.com
Development Authority of Bryan County
Anna ChafinCEO
P.O. Box 267
Pembroke, GA 31321-0267
912-653-4967
[email protected]
www.bryancountyga.com
Development Authority of Fulton County
Alvin P. NashCEO
141 Pryor Street SW, Suite 2052
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-612-8078
[email protected]
www.developfultoncounty.com
Development Authority of Monroe County
Kenneth “Bo” Gregory, Jr.President
10 West Chambers Street
Forsyth, GA 31029
478-994-9239
[email protected]
www.daomc.net
Development Authority of Peach County, Georgia
B.J. WalkerExecutive Director
425 James E. Khoury Drive, Unit B
Fort Valley, GA 31303
478-825-3826
[email protected]
www.peachcountydevelopment.com
Development Authority of the City of Milledgeville & Baldwin County
Matt PoynerExecutive Director
105 East Hancock Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-451-0369
[email protected]
www.developmilledgeville.com
Dublin-Laurens County Development Authority
Ryan WaldrepPresident
1200 Bellevue Avenue
Dublin, GA 31021
478-272-3118
[email protected]
www.dlcda.com
Eastman-Dodge County Area Chamber of Commerce
Charles WilliamsPresident
1646 College Street, P.O. Box 550
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-4723
[email protected]
www.eastman-georgia.com
Economic Development Authority of Charlton County & City of Folkston
Ashley GowenExecutive Director
3795 Main Street, P.O. Box 756
Folkston, GA 31537
912-496-2536
[email protected]
www.charltoncountyga.us
Effingham County Industrial Development Authority
Brandt HerndonCEO
520 West Third Street
Springfield, GA 31329
912-754-3301
[email protected]
www.effinghamindustry.com
Fayette County Development Authority
Joan YoungPresident & CEO
200 Courthouse Square
Fayetteville, GA 30214
770-461-5253
[email protected]
www.fayettega.org
Greater Gilmer Joint Development Authority
Kent SanfordExecutive Director
696 First Avenue
East Ellijay, WV 30540
706-635-2673
[email protected]
gilmerjda.com
Griffin-Spalding Development Authority
David M. Luckie, CEcDExecutive Director
109 East Solomon Street, Suite 100 (P.O. Box 1009)
Griffin, GA 30224-1009
770-412-9200
[email protected]
www.gsda.net
Henry County Development Authority
Josh FennExecutive Director
125 Westridge Industrial Boulevard
McDonough, GA 30253
770-288-8000
[email protected]
www.choosehenry.com
Jackson Alliance for Economic Development
John Scott, CEcDDirector of Economic Development
270 Athens Street, P.O. Box 629
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-510-9710
[email protected]
www.jacksonalliance.com
LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce
Page L. EstesPresident
111 Bull Street, P.O. Box 636
LaGrange, GA 30241
706-884-8671
[email protected]
www.lagrangechamber.com
Liberty County Development Authority
Ronald E. TolleyCEO
425 West Oglethorpe Highway
Hinesville, GA 31313
912-368-3356
[email protected]
www.lcda.com
Lumpkin County Development Authority
Rebecca ShirleyDirector
194 Courthouse Hill, Annex A
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-482-0423
[email protected]
www.lumpkincounty.gov
Macon-Bibb County Economic & Community Development
Wanzina JacksonManager
200 Cherry Street, Suite 100
Macon, GA 31201
478-751-7190
[email protected]
www.maconbibb.us
Madison-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce
Bob HughesPresident & Economic Development Director
118 North Main Street
Madison, GA 30650
706-438-3120, ext. 503
[email protected]
www.madisonga.org
Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority
Greg IcardVice President
116 First Avenue SE, P.O. Box 487
Moultrie, GA 31776
229-985-2131
[email protected]
www.selectmoultrie.com
Oconee County Economic Development
Courtney BernardiOconee County Chamber President
23 North Main Street
Watkinsville, GA 30677
706-769-7947
[email protected]
www.oconeecounty.com
Partnership Gwinnett
Andrew CarnesVice President of Economic Development
6500 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
678-584-2265
[email protected]
www.partnershipgwinnett.com
Pike County Chamber of Commerce / Development Authority
Ginny BlakeneyExecutive Director of Economic Development
416 Thomaston Street, P.O. Box 555
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-2229
[email protected]
www.pikecoga.com
Putnam Development Authority
Terry Schwindler, CEcDEconomic Development Director
117 Putnam Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024
706-816-8099
[email protected]
www.putnamdevelopmentauthority.com
Rome Floyd Chamber
Heather SeckmanDirector of Economic Development
1 Riverside Parkway
Rome, GA 30161-3042
706-291-7663, ext. 308
[email protected]
www.romega.com
Sumter County Chamber of Commerce
Carolyn WrightPresident & CEO
Rees Park Economic Development Center, 409 Elm Avenue
Americus, GA 31709
229-924-2646
[email protected]
www.sumtercountychamber.com
Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce
Brian MarlowePresident & CEO
100 Central Avenue, P.O. Box 165
Tifton, GA 31793
229-382-6200
[email protected]
www.tiftonchamber.org
Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority
Andrea SchruijerExecutive Director
P.O. Box 5185
Valdosta, GA 31603-1963
229-259-9972
[email protected]
www.buildlowndes.com
Waycross-Ware County Development Authority
Jana DykeExecutive Director
2855 Forest Drive
Waycross, GA 31503
912-283-2112
[email protected]
www.wwda.us
City Listings
Alpharetta Department of Economic Development
Matthew ThomasEconomic Development Manager
2 Park Plaza
Alpharetta, GA 30009
678-297-6024
[email protected]
www.growalpharetta.com
City of Marietta Economic Development
Daniel CummingsEconomic Development Manager
205 Lawrence Street, 2nd Floor
Marietta, GA 30060
770-794-5717
[email protected]
www.mariettaga.gov
Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority
Carl CampbellExecutive Director
100 South Hamilton Street
Dalton, GA 30720
706-712-0958
[email protected]
www.daltonwhitfieldeconomicdevelopment.com
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce
Yvonne WilliamsPresident & CEO
305 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217
478-621-2002
[email protected]
www.maconworks.com
Invest Atlanta
Nathan ReganSenior VP, Economic Development
133 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 2900
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-614-8288
[email protected]
www.investatlanta.com
Roswell Inc
Steve StroudExecutive Director
617 Atlanta Street, Suite 100
Roswell, GA 30075
678-823-4004, ext. 1001
[email protected]
www.roswellinc.org
Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA)
Hugh "Trip" TollisonPresident & CEO
131 Hutchinson Island Road, 4th Floor
Savannah, GA 31421
912-447-8450
[email protected]
www.seda.org
Stockbridge Economic Development
James TouchtonEconomic Development Director
4640 North Henry Boulevard
Stockbridge, GA 30281
678-978-0648
[email protected]
www.cityofstockbridge.com