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Economic
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Greene
County Development Authority
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Economic Profile Information for Greene County
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| D evelopment Authority
- Phil
Mellor - Director of Economic Development, (706) 453-7592 |
Authority Overview The Greene County
Development Authority is responsible for the retention and
attraction of quality business development in
the county and
five incorporated cities. We interface with our neighboring
counties to collectively market and promote our area attractions
and benefits. |
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| Geographic/Amenities Founded on February
3, 1786, named for General Nathanael Greene.
The 406.2 square mile county is composed of five cities;
Union Point, Siloam,
White Plains, Woodville and the county seat, Greensboro.
Elevation ranges from 435 to 750 feet above sea level,
we enjoy all four seasons.
Annual rainfall near 50 inches. Average summer highs
are in the upper 80s and the winter lows are near
freezing. The prime features are 17 miles of Interstate 20 running diagonally
through the county, and Lake Oconee, along our western boundary, with 374 miles
of shoreline supporting upscale residential and resort developments. |
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| Available
Sites and Buildings The
Authority owns a 212 acre Industrial Park 1 ½ miles
from exit #130, I-20. There are many sites ranging from 5 to 266
acres throughout the county. Sites up to 220 acres are available
with CSX rail
access. Second generation buildings are available through
out the county, ranging from 10,000 sq. ft. to 90,000 sq. ft. -
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| Demographics
The 2007
county population reported at 16,400, with annual growth at 2 %. Per capita income
is $27,818, and cost of living index is 90.0%. Our school system is SACS certified
and we graduate 70% of those enteringthe system. Our labor force is 7,300 with
a 5.4% unemployment rate. |
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| Manufacturing
Directory There are 26 manufacturing
firms in the county who employ 839. The demise of the Textile
industry in 2001 and 2002 put over 1000 people
out of a job, many have retrained to work in the service industry
with the lake resort developments. We have no union
presence in the county, and most firms require a high school
or. GED Certificate
to gain employment. |
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