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Known
as the "Granite Capital of the World", Elbert County
thrives on a solid economic foundation and a strong
sense of community pride. We are proud of our
heritage, our homes, and our history. Combined with
so many forms of recreation available within our
community are numerous opportunities for small
business and industrial growth.
The
Development Authority of Elbert County, Elberton and
Bowman supports economic development efforts of new
and expanding businesses through a variety of public
finance activities, through the arrangement of
construction financing, and through various tax
relief and other incentives. Through a Job Tax
Credit Program, a "Tier 1" rating for Elbert County
designated by the State of Georgia, and the County's
Joint Development Authority designation with
neighboring counties, businesses can receive tax
credits of up to $4,000 per job created
(a significant advantage for expanding businesses in
Elbert County.) An
industrial park well-equipped with underground
facilities including water, sewer, electricity,
natural gas, and fiber optic cable has over 120
available acres (all within the city limits)
offering businesses a prime location for their
operations. An abundant supply of water and sewage
capacity available to future prospects and expanding
businesses provide the essential resources needed
for business expansion in our county.
Key
transportation avenues are provided through road
access, rail, and runways. The town of Elberton is
located at a crossroads of Georgia State Highways
72, 17, and 77. Interstate 85 passes 35 miles to the
north of Elberton and Interstate 20 passes 50 miles
to the south of Elberton (both of whom are linked
and accessed by way of Highway 17). Rail lines that
pass through Elberton are serviced by Norfolk
Southern and CSX. Patz Field, located two miles
south of Elberton, has a newly extended 4,000 foot
lighted asphalt runway. With two major metropolitan
areas located in proximity to our community
(Atlanta- only 100 miles to the west; Greenville,
SC- located 70 miles to the northeast), Elberton is
perfectly situated to provide convenient access to
two large economic business markets.
Education is another key resource offered within our
community. A local campus of Athens Technical
College, located two miles west of Elberton, equips
our local labor force with the skills necessary to
compete in several technical capacities. We are
proud of our community and hope that you will
consider it for your business and family.
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