Washington County, GA Economic Development (WCDA)

Faster Connections

Happen Here

In the heart of Georgia, a central location puts four major metros within easy and equal reach, while your operational logistics shift into overdrive with ease and cost-effectiveness through strategic options in highway, rail, port, and air shipping.

100 Miles

from Atlanta

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map of Southern US with Washington County Georgia highlighted

Population

21,187

in Washington County

Workforce

15,000

in Washington County

New Jobs

110

in 2021

Railroad

Miles of Mainland Track

Population

21,187

in Washington County

Workforce

15,000

in Washington County

New Jobs

110

in 2021

Railroad

Miles of Mainland Track

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Relocate a Business
Success happens here for good reasons: Lower costs, higher productivity, a workforce of character and skill, and pro-business communities that open more doors to opportunity. And here in the state that has risen to the top of the nation as a business location, Washington County goes the extra mile for enterprise relocation.
Expand a Business
Success happens here for good reasons: Lower costs, higher productivity, a workforce of character and skill, and pro-business communities that open more doors to opportunity. And here in the state that has risen to the top of the nation as a business location, Washington County goes the extra mile for enterprise relocation.
Start a Business
Success happens here for good reasons: Lower costs, higher productivity, a workforce of character and skill, and pro-business communities that open more doors to opportunity. And here in the state that has risen to the top of the nation as a business location, Washington County goes the extra mile for enterprise relocation.

Target Industries

Competitive advantages in workforce, location, natural resources and costs have made Washington County a flourishing hub for businesses across sectors, including:

Manufacturing

A central location and fast-moving logistics equal powerful market reach—that’s one reason manufacturers choose Washington County. Materials and products flow in and out with ease and cost-effective speed through rail, highway, air, and global port.

Digital Operations

Transportation & Logistics

Target Industries

Real People. Authentic Stories.

McKenzie Davenport,CFO
Fowler Flemister Concrete, Inc.

The EDC has been with us every step of the way. They have been a real partner in making our opening very successful. We could not have asked for a better community, a better county, and a better location to set up our business for the future.

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Real People. Authentic Stories.

Liam Wilson,Chief Operating Officer
Mawson Infrastructure Group

We have fantastic relationship with the Development Authority here, who are very pro business and have made doing business within Washington County very easy for us. We've got fantastic partnerships with other vendors within Sandersville.

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Real People. Authentic Stories.

Alison Bagwell,CEO and Founder
Shield Manufacturing

We are super excited about being here. We've been welcomed with open arms and open hearts all along the way in a community that really wants to drive the future growth of their community, and we want to be a part of that.

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Real People. Authentic Stories.

Chris Massengale,Owner
Endurance Poly Producers

It was a very good collaborative effort throughout the community that helped me get started and be successful. Washington County is known for manufacturing, so there's a lot of experience here.

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Real People. Authentic Stories.

Kim David,Vice President of Economic Development
Oconee Fall Line Technical College

We are very closely aligned with our Development Authority when they are recruiting business and industry. We will be at the table when an industry comes to visit and we work with the Development Authority to see what programs that industry needs from a skills training standpoint.

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Real People. Authentic Stories.

J. Eric Tillirson,President
Thiele Kaolin Company

At Thiele Kaolin Company, the way we conduct business is as important as the business we conduct. It is the human element that defines the most important aspects of the Thiele advantage -- that fuels the innovation that sets Thiele apart. It is the hands-on attitude and individual commitments from the Development Authority of Washington County that ensure our long-term growth and success in the area.

Real People. Authentic Stories.

Leadership Team,
Trojan Battery Co.

For more than 90 years, the Trojan brand has been synonymous with quality and reliability, and demand for our batteries continues to grow. Our Sandersville manufacturing facility will significantly contribute to the company’s ability to supply both deep-cycle AGM and flooded batteries to meet the ever-growing customer requirements for Trojan deep-cycle batteries around the world.

Real People. Authentic Stories.

Steve West,Plant Manager
American Railcar Industries

We owe ARI’s success here in large part to this community. Good people. Good “small town” work ethics. Good cooperation and assistance from the community. And it’s a good place to raise a family. I’m proud to have moved my family to Washington County and made this my home.

Faster Connections

Happen Here

100 Miles

Target Industries

Manufacturing

Digital Operations

Transportation & Logistics

Target Industries

Real People. Authentic Stories.

McKenzie Davenport,CFO Fowler Flemister Concrete, Inc.

Real People. Authentic Stories.

Liam Wilson,Chief Operating Officer Mawson Infrastructure Group

Real People. Authentic Stories.

Alison Bagwell,CEO and Founder Shield Manufacturing

Real People. Authentic Stories.

Chris Massengale,Owner Endurance Poly Producers

Real People. Authentic Stories.

Kim David,Vice President of Economic Development Oconee Fall Line Technical College

Real People. Authentic Stories.

J. Eric Tillirson,President Thiele Kaolin Company

Real People. Authentic Stories.

Leadership Team, Trojan Battery Co.

Real People. Authentic Stories.

Steve West,Plant Manager American Railcar Industries

McKenzie Davenport,CFO
Fowler Flemister Concrete, Inc.

Liam Wilson,Chief Operating Officer
Mawson Infrastructure Group

Alison Bagwell,CEO and Founder
Shield Manufacturing

Chris Massengale,Owner
Endurance Poly Producers

Kim David,Vice President of Economic Development
Oconee Fall Line Technical College

J. Eric Tillirson,President
Thiele Kaolin Company

Leadership Team,
Trojan Battery Co.

Steve West,Plant Manager
American Railcar Industries