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MONROE COUNTY, GEORGIA
THE MIDDLE OF EVERYWHERE
Monroe County, Georgia
Monroe County provides a kinder, gentler way of life and a safe place to grow a business and a family. Monroe County welcomes you to build a business and a life and the Development Authority of Monroe County stands ready to help. More Opportunity, More Community, More Livability, More Balance, More to Life in Monroe!
Monroe County pulls from a labor pool of over 231,000 employees from Central Georgia.
- Centrally located in the state of Georgia
- 59 miles (50 minutes) to the Atlanta International Airport
- 188 miles (2 hr 30 minutes) to Savannah port
- 30 miles to Macon Regional Airport
- Norfolk Southern Railroad
Location
Monroe County is in the middle of everywhere with close proximity to I-75, I-675, I-285 and I-16.
Quality of Life
The beautiful countryside offering the residents a subtropical climate and a great place to raise a family.
Education
Monroe County Schools ranks 9th in Georgia school systems with a high school graduation rate of 91%
Film Industry
Georgia is a leading film destination. Monroe County has a variety of unique locations already featured in several films.
Economic Data
As one of Georgia’s fastest growing areas, Monroe County , Georgia is a great location for new, existing and expanding businesses.
Featured Properties
Monroe County offers properties for a diverse variety of industries and businesses.
Doing Business
Monroe County serves many industries and welcomes new industries to the booming area in Middle Georgia
Existing Industries
Latest News & Updates
Request for Proposal – Licensed Real Estate Broker
The Development Authority of Monroe County is requesting services of a licensed real estate broker to represent the Development Authority on several commercial properties owned by the Development Authority.
Five Below $21 Million Expansion Groundbreaking
Monroe County’s Five Below warehouse will soon undergo a $21 million expansion just four years after it opened.
City agrees to help if Fortune 500 firm goes to Indian Springs park
Forsyth agreed to share the cost of relocating electricity (up to $30,000) with Monroe County Development Authority for a business if the business decides to locate in the Indian Springs business park. The decision was made after a presentation by Development Authority executive director Joyce White and board chair Tom Baugh to Forsyth City Council on Jan. 17.
Finally!! The Development Authority of Monroe County is proud to bring Chick-fil-A to Forsyth and hopes you will “Eat Mor Chicken!” ... See MoreSee Less
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You worked very hard to make this happen. Thank you.
I had dinner tonight from Chick fil a. It was fresh, hot and delicious. Thanks!!!🐓
It’s happening this week! Thursday, August 15, is the grand opening of Chick-fil-a in Forsyth! ... See MoreSee Less
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Any grand opening cool things happening the day of or where can we go to stay tuned…?
Morgan Manders Lauderdale Crystal Bailey Schmenk Mandy Wilkins Bailey
Dianna Fleming!!!!
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The Development Authority of Monroe County is proud to partner with Oglethorpe Power Company (OPC) in locating a $2 billion combined-cycle state-of-the-art plant in Monroe County. This 1,200 megawatt facility will be among the highest performing, lowest-emitting and most efficient natural gas plants in the state. It will be built on land OPC already owns adjacent to the Smarr Energy Facility. ... See MoreSee Less
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This is so exciting! A wonderful asset to Monroe County.
That’s a lot of power!!!!Bring it on!!!!
The Chick-fil-A grand opening is getting close. Stay tuned. ... See MoreSee Less
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Any word if there will be any cool grand opening things CFA usually does?
I saw it today when my daughter and I stopped at Quick Trip!! It looks so good!! Chick fil A will be well supported here in Forsyth. I have been hoping for one since we moved here 8 years ago!
Looking forward to it. Cookies and Cream Shakes closer to home!
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Chick-fil-A landscaping is being installed. It is going to be a beautiful store. ... See MoreSee Less
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Yep! It is definitely a Chick-fil-a! The signs have been affixed to the building and the large pylon to hold the sign that can be seen from I-75 is being erected. ... See MoreSee Less
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Will there be a playground at this CFA? 🤔
LOVE that we are getting a Chick-Fil-A but why do we still allow tall signs in Monroe County? 😢😩mainstreet.org/the-latest/news/main-spotlight-sign-regulation#:~:text=Hilton%20Head%2C%20South%20....
I can just taste it now! Yummy! 👏😊
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The new Chick-fil-A in the City of Forsyth will soon have lights and power! ... See MoreSee Less
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Please please please 🙏 😢 help us with High Falls Lake State Park.www.change.org/p/sign-the-petition-to-safeguard-high-falls-state-park-lakePlease sign petition and share with others that love nature's beauty.
The brick is going up! ... See MoreSee Less
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I hope it has a mobile order lane like Bass Rd because it's the best 👍
Please please please 🙏 😢 help us with High Falls Lake State Park.www.change.org/p/sign-the-petition-to-safeguard-high-falls-state-park-lakePlease sign petition and share with others that love nature's beauty.
If CFA serves food as fast as the building is being built, we will be in good shape! ... See MoreSee Less
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