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Economic Development - Geographic & Amenities Greene County


Distance from Greensboro/
Lake Oconee Parkway, I-20, Exit #130
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Athens, GA 33 miles 53 kilometers

Atlanta, GA 75 miles 120 kilometers
Atl. International 80 miles 128 kilometers
Augusta, GA 70 miles 112 kilometers
Birmingham, AL 215 miles 344 kilometers
Charleston, SC 210 miles 336 kilometers
Greenville, SC 145 miles 232 kilometers
Macon, GA 66 miles 105 kilometers
Savannah, GA 198 miles 317 kilometers

Greene County I-20 Exits:

Exit 130 = City of Greensboro and crossing of GA 44, Fast food, Gas & Motels

Exit 138 = City of Siloam and crossing of GA 15&77, Gas


CSX Railroad main line serves the county from Greensboro to Union Point. Piggyback yards are in Atlanta. Deepwater ports in Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina.

The Greene County airport is located 2 miles east of Greensboro, the 5,000 x 75 foot runway, has LOC/DME, DME and NDB. The FBO sells aviation fuels and provides hangers, pilot lounge and car rental. A new terminal opened in the spring of 2005. Elevation 678 feet -- Airport ID 3J7.

The county’s medical services are provided by the Minnie G Boswell Memorial Hospital. The 25 bed hospital is located in Greensboro. Many doctors and health care professionals are available in town and south of the Greensboro on Highway 44. Assisted living and day care centers are also available in Greensboro.

The western border of the county lies on the shoreline of Lake Oconee. Upscale residential and recreational opportunities are plentiful and available to serve the weekender or future residents. Major developments include the Reynolds Plantation, Reynolds Landing, and the Harbor Club, offering 9 excellent golf courses. These facilities and public parks located around the Lake also provide the full compliment of aquatic and sports activities. The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, a five star facility offers world class resort amenities.

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For further information please contact:

Phil Mellor,
Director of Economic Development
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P. O. Box 741 (mailing)
111 North Main Street (physical)
.....Greensboro, Georgia 30642


E-Mail:
DevAuth@Greeneccoc.Org

Phone:
(706) 453-7592