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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
Buc-ee’s Breaks Ground in Monroe County: A Major Milestone for Economic Growth
Buc-ee’s officially breaks ground in Monroe County, GA, marking a major step toward job creation, tourism growth, and long-term economic impact.
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.
Monroe County and the City of Forsyth are proud to welcome Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG) to the Indian Springs Business Park. ECG is constructing a 12,000 square foot building to train linemen. Welcome ECG! ... See MoreSee Less
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Speaking of “back to school”? Monroe County is proud to cut the ribbon on the new MC College and Career Academy. The Academy has great amenities and opportunities for students to jump start their career. Monroe County schools are already ranked 11th in the State of Georgia and this Academy further proves the emphasis and importance Monroe County places on education. ... See MoreSee Less
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Dirt is beginning to move to make way for the new ECG training center. The Development Authority is proud to have had a hand in bringing ECG to Monroe. They are a good partner and active in the community. ... See MoreSee Less
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Monroe County is pleased to be highlighted in this month’s Georgia Trend magazine. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Development Authority of Monroe County enjoyed hosting Educator Externship Day! Sixteen teachers met with County Commissioners and visited Craft Cottage Builders and toured Five Below. Thank you to our commissioners, George Emami at Craft Cottage Builders and Leia Gatliff, HR Director at Five Below for a interesting and informative day. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to Oglethorpe Power for getting involved with the Forsyth-Monroe Chamber and allowing the Development Authority a seat at the table at the Chamber’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Community Awards. Monroe County appreciates all you are bringing to Monroe County. ... See MoreSee Less
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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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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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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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