2014 Community Profile - Carroll County, GA

2014 Community Profile
2014 Community Profile
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Brief History……………………………………………………………… 3
Contact Information……………………………………………………4
Welcome…………………………………………………………………… 5
Location…………………………………………………………………… 6
Transportation……………………………………………………………7
Natural Resources & Utilities………………………………………8
Education………………………………………………………………… 9
Culture and Recreation……………………………………………… 10-11
Health Care & Wellness………………………………………………12
Demographics……………………………………………………………13
Business Statistics………………………………………………………14-16
Industrial Information…………………………………………………17-18
Tax Information………………………………………………………… 19-20
Major Employers…………………………………………………………21
Manufacturing and Distribution Employers…………………22-23
Local Government………………………………………………………24
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History
Carroll County was organized in 1826 from lands
acquired by a treaty signed with the Cherokee and
Creek Indian Nations. The signing of the Indian
Carroll County History
Spring Treaty resulted in the murder of Creek Chief
William McIntosh. He was the son of a Scotsman
and a Creek woman who owned a vast plantation
along the Chattahoochee River in southeast Carroll
now known as McIntosh Reserve.
Carrollton GA Early 1900s
Circa 1912
Georgia's 66th county was named for Charles Carroll of Maryland,
who at that time was the last surviving signer of the Declaration of
Independence. Settlers were drawn to the area by the prospect of
good farming due to the rich soil.
Soil Survey pioneer A. T. Sweet
sampling soil in a Piedmont gully,
Carroll County, Georgia, March 1921.
In 1850 the total population in Carroll was 9,357. The county seat was located in what was known as “Old Carrollton”, and in 1829 was moved to the
present location named “Carrollton”, incorporated in 1856. Known for our
entrepreneur spirit, Carroll County has been home to such ‘industrial
Six Industrial Giants
recognized by the Georgia Historical
Register
giants’ as Coca-Cola founder, Asa Candler, Goldkist’s D.W. Brooks and Southwire’s Roy Richards, Sr.
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Contact Information
500 Old Bremen Road, Carrollton, GA 30117
(Phone): 678-890-2333
(FAX): 770-834-2232
[email protected]
www.bursoncenter.com
Staff
Daniel Jackson, President / Chief Executive Officer
Brian Dill, Vice President, Economic Development & Global Commerce
Donna Armstrong Lackey EDFP, Vice President, Business Development
Suzy Montalto, Director, Accounting & Administrative Services
Suzy McCorkel, Director, Programs & Events
Cara Welch Herzog, Director, Membership
Kenny Edwards, Director, Workforce Development
Joan Finch, Information Specialist & Drugs Don’t Work Coordinator
Kathy Walker Rupp, Administrative Assistant, Burson Center
Contact Information
200 Northside Drive, Carrollton, Georgia 30117
(Phone): 770-832-2446
(Fax):770-832-1300
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.carrolltomorrow.com
www.carroll-ga.org
Welcome to Carroll County
Welcome!
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and
Carroll Tomorrow wholeheartedly welcomes all who
wish to explore the opportunities that our region has to
offer. The Chamber’s mission is to lead the economic
advancement of Carroll County, develop a positive
business environment and provide quality services to
our members.
Carroll County is a vibrant and growing county located
in northwest Georgia. Carroll County enjoys the amenities of Atlanta but maintains a
real sense of local community. With Interstate 20 running through the northern part of
our county, we are strategically located between Atlanta (45 minutes east) and Birmingham, Alabama (2 hours west).
Carroll County is a regional economic center with seven municipalities and a
pro-business county government. Our county is comprised of business leaders, partners, and supporters who are committed to creating a vibrant community in which you
can live, work, and play. We have a diverse and growing industrial base along with a
retail and service sector that continues to grow at a rapid pace. More than 100 manufacturers call Carroll County home, including fifteen international firms.
Formed in 2001, Carroll Tomorrow focuses its efforts in key areas: Economic Development, Workforce & Education and Local Government & Leadership. Carroll Tomorrow serves as the county’s economic development by working in conjunction with
private investors, local government, educators and the Chamber of Commerce to provide a voice for regional economic expansion and job creation, while supporting business retention and expansion. The Burson Center is our business incubator and resource center. It is a system of services designed to facilitate entrepreneurship, small
business development, existing industry assistance and a soft landing site for new
industry.
We are committed to building strong minds and keeping them in the area as well as recruiting new ones.
Sincerely,
Daniel Jackson
President / CEO
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and Carroll Tomorrow
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Location
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Geography
Carroll County is located 40 miles west of Atlanta in
the west central section of Georgia on the Georgia/
Alabama State line. Carroll County is approximately 80
miles north of Columbus, Georgia, 95 miles south of
Chattanooga, Tennessee, 100 miles east of
Birmingham, Alabama.
Total Acreage 321,313
Total Square Miles 499.13
Population Density 214.30
persons/sq mile
Altitude Range 850-1500ft
Average Elevation 950 ft
Terrain Gentle Rolling Hills
Situated at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the altitudes for Carroll County
vary from 850 to 1500 feet above sea level. Carroll County has a moderate four season
climate.
Temperature
Rainfall
January
July
Annual
Average
43.6°F
78.6°F
62.2°F
5.3”
4.67”
51.7”
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Transportation
Transportation
Air Transportation
Carroll County is served by commercial air service
at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport,
located approximately 45 miles east of Carrollton
and only 35 miles east of Villa Rica. Some 42 airlines provide international, national, regional and
local passenger and cargo service with over 2,700
scheduled flights daily.
Carroll County is home to a regional public airport, West
Georgia Regional Airport. Located 3 miles south of Interstate 20-Exit 11, this airport is near the Mt. Zion city
limits and U.S. Highway 27. The airport has one 5,500
foot, lighted, asphalt runway, landing lights, beacon, tiedown facilities, hangers, power plant and airframe repair
facilities, and FSS weather and flight instructions. The
West Georgia Regional Airport serves over 10,000 annual
passenger and commercial flights with modern FixedBased Operations (FBO).
Highways
Major roadways include Interstate 20, U.S. Highways 27, 78, and Georgia Highways
5, 16, 61, 100, 113, 166, 274 spur. Both U.S. 27 and Highway 61 provide four-lane
access from I-20 into Carrollton.
Motor Freight Lines/Terminals
Available in Carroll County and surrounding counties:
Consolidated Freightways
East-West Express, Inc.
Roadway Express
Ryder Trucking
Anderson Trucking Service
Josie Transportation
Georgia Highway Express
Pilot Air Freight
Rail Transportation
DHL Express
Federal Express
Russom Trucking
Yellow Freight Systems
UPS
Old Dominion Freight Lines
Roadway Express
Southeastern Freight Line
L & E Trucking Co, Inc.
U-Haul
Con-Way Freight
24/7 Commercial Transport
Estes Express Lines
Evergreen Transportation
Acc Trucking
CHP Trucking
Norfolk-Southern Railway System serves Carroll County with main line service.
Four inter-modal facilities are located within 35 miles.
Natural Resources and Utilities
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Agriculture
Current local agricultural initiatives are focused on the future in addition to the present. Carroll County
citizens, with strong support from elected & community leadership, recognize the importance of a viable
agricultural economy and their proactive efforts reflect that commitment. Agriculture is an essential component of sustainable communities. For agricultural enterprises to achieve sustainability, not only here but
nationwide, the farmer must get as close to his/her end-product user as possible.
There is an ever growing segment of our population that wants to know where their food comes from, which
farm grew it and whether or not was it grown in a sustainable manner. These issues can only be addressed
through local production and reduction of “food miles”. The successes of our Cotton Mill Farmers Market
and Farmers Fresh Food Network document the direction Carroll County agriculture is headed. Local
agricultural production, value added, direct marketing create sustainable economic development.
Waterways
-Little
Tallapoosa River
-Chattahoochee River
-Tallapoosa River
-Numerous small streams and tributaries
Utilities
Electrical Power
The seven cities, as well as the unincorporated areas of Carroll County are served by
Carroll EMC, Georgia Power and Greystone Power. Electric power is provided in Carroll
County by an integrated transmission system. Businesses with a connected load greater
than 900 KV have the option to choose between Georgia Power and Carroll EMC for
electric service.
Natural Gas
In 1998, Georgia deregulated its natural gas industry. Residents and businesses can now
choose from different companies that market gas throughout the state. It is available in
industrial quantities, both on a firm and an interruptible basis.
Natural Resources and Utilities
Home to more than 1,100 small farms, Carroll County supports more agricultural operations than any county in the state even with our close proximity to Atlanta. Its strong beef cattle and poultry industry drives a
$172 million a year agricultural economy made up of a committed farm populace. Carroll also
currently ranks number one in Georgia in goat meat production and horse farms.
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Education
Schools
Carroll County Education
There are two public school systems in Carroll County, along with numerous private schools.
Recent awards include:
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Charter College & Career Academy—Carroll County Schools
“One of the 98 Best High Schools in America” - US News & World Report
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Lab—Carrollton Middle & High School
“Georgia Schools of Excellence” - Carrollton City Schools & Carroll County Schools
“National School of Excellence” - Carrollton Junior High
“Georgia certified Automotive Youth Services Educational System Program - Carroll Co. C&CA
“Most Technologically Advanced Elementary School in Georgia” - Carrollton Elementary
Technical Colleges
Carroll County is served by West Georgia Technical College.
(WGTC), with an enrollment of over 7,000, one of the fastest
growing and second largest technical college in the state of
Georgia.
The administrative headquarters of the seven-county service
area is based in Carrollton, while the Murphy Campus at I-20
and the Carroll Campus in Carrollton serve residents. WGTC
offers a variety of Associate Degrees, Diploma and Certificate
Programs including Applied Manufacturing Technology, Electronics Technology, Welding, Maintenance Mechanics, Computer Information Systems, Industrial Electrical Technology,
Machine Tool Technology, Nursing, Allied Health and many
others. WGTC, in partnership with Georgia Quick Start, also
provides job specific training at no cost for new and expanding
companies interested in developing a higher skilled workforce.
Universities
Carroll County is also home to the University of West Georgia (UWG). The university is
home to over 12,000 students, offering 109 programs of study including 60 at the bachelor’s
level, 45 at the master’s and specialist levels, two at the doctoral level and two at the postmaster’s certificate level. UWG is home to the state's only Honors College, complete with an
honors curriculum. The university's Advanced Academy of Georgia is one of only 12 U.S. programs that allow gifted high schoolage students to earn concurrent high school and college credit
while living on campus in a full-time student resident environment.
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Culture and Recreation
Carrollton Cultural Arts Center
“Our mission is to provide a diversity of quality
fine arts programming for all residents of Carroll County with a concentration on supporting
local artists through employment, referrals, and
exposure. We strive to perpetuate the arts
through education, continued exposure and
participation in all art forms.”
Townsend Center for the Performing Arts
The Maurice K. Townsend Center for the Performing
Arts encourages the academic departments of music and
theatre throughout their various performance/educational endeavors, supports the academic mission of the university as a
whole, and advocates the Arts to the university and surrounding
communities. Both the university and local communities benefit from cultural enrichment and educational opportunities provided by a variety of events at Townsend Center.
Copeland Hall
Copeland Hall is a unique combination facility
housing a 500-seat auditorium. Made possible
through a bequest from the estate of Mr. Willard
Copeland, a longtime Bowdon resident. Copeland
Hall is completely funded by the City of Bowdon
and provides a variety of musical and theatrical productions, including the Sertoma Concert Series.
Culture and Recreation
The Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, a facility of
Carrollton Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, opened
on August 27, 2002. The 40,000 square foot facility has
a 262 seat theatre, 3000 square foot art gallery for
exhibitions, a galleria for permanent art collection,
theatre rehearsal room, dressing and costume rooms,
scene shop, choral rehearsal room with built in risers
and sound buffers, and an educational wing with four
classrooms, two storage rooms and a kiln room. The
Carrollton Cultural Arts Center also supports Georgia
artists by continuing to add to their collection of 42
pieces of art all commissioned from Georgia artists.
Culture and Recreation
Culture and Recreation
McIntosh Reserve
McIntosh Reserve Park, named for Chief William McIntosh, Jr.,
is a 527-acre facility operated through the Carroll County
Recreation Department. Over 14 miles of multi-use trails wind
through the reserve and alongside the Chattahoochee River,
which forms the southern boundary. McIntosh Reserve has been
developed as a park by Carroll County in order to provide for the
public enjoyment of the site's natural and cultural resources.
Hikers, bicycle enthusiasts, and equestrians can enjoy these trails
year round.
V-PLEX
The Villa Rica Civic Center & Sports Complex (V-Plex), is
located at 1605 Highway 61 in Villa Rica right off of I-20
exit 24 . This 48-acre park has ten athletic fields including
youth and adult baseball and softball and a regulation-size
football field. In addition, the park has a 16,000 square foot
building which includes a 6,000 square foot civic center. The
VPlex also has a country-style buffet restaurant that features
"home-style" meat and vegetable meals along with a catering
service and full service bakery.
John Tanner Park
John Tanner Park is a county-managed park in cooperation
with the Georgia State Park system. The park is best
known for having the largest sand swimming beach of any
Georgia state park. It is a recreational haven for water
lovers looking for boating and fishing opportunities as
well. Visitors can enjoy camping, picnicking, miniature
golf, volleyball and horseshoes. A small lodge and six cabin units near the lake feature fully equipped kitchens, dining areas, living areas and bedrooms.
Pine Mountain Gold Museum
Villa Rica was the site of the first Gold rush in Georgia in the year
of 1826. Today visitors can enjoy stepping back in time at the Pine
Mountain Gold Museum to experience gold and gemstone panning, 3 miles of walking trails, picnicking, and West Georgia’s
only authentic 19th Century Gold stamp mill.
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Healthcare & Wellness
Tanner Health System
Tanner Medical Center—Carrollton
Other medical services include: a women's health center (one in both Villa Rica and Carrollton); an
nationally-acclaimed advanced cancer center and occupational health services; a 4-level parking deck
that includes spaces for 446 vehicles, a new state-of-the art ICU addition, which includes 12 beds and a
larger, more comfortable area for family members and visitors. Also, Tanner/Carrollton has a new stateof-the-art cardiology center.
Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica serves northeastern Carroll
County, western Douglas County and southeastern Paulding
County. In October 2003, Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica
unveiled a new $17 million facility featuring a birthing center, an expanded imaging department with MRI, high speed
CT and PET scanning, a six-bed ICU, a 22-bed Medical/
Surgical unit, 12 postpartum rooms and an expanded Emergency Department, all designed for patient privacy and the
highest quality of health care. The impressive rotunda which
marks the entrance to the facility soars three levels and has
been constructed with the capability to add an additional floor
in the future.
Willowbrooke at Tanner, which opened in April 2009, is a
new 52-bed behavioral health hospital located in Villa Rica
close to Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica. The first new
behavioral hospital to be built in Georgia in over 20 years,
Willowbrooke at Tanner offers inpatient and outpatient
services for a variety of behavioral problems.
Tanner Medical Center—Villa Rica
Willowbrooke at Tanner—Villa Rica
Healthcare & Wellness
Tanner Health System is a nonprofit, regional
healthcare organization serving nine counties in West
Georgia and East Alabama. More than 2,000 Tanner
employees, 235 physicians, and 35 medical specialties are available to serve the area’s healthcare needs
on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. including
same-day surgery, open and closed MRI and 24-hour
emergency services staffed by board-certified emer-  Tanner Medical Center/Carrollton:
gency medicine physicians.
a 202-bed acute care hospital.
 Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica:
a 40-bed acute care hospital.
 Willowbrooke at Tanner:
a new 52- bed behavioral health
hospital in Villa Rica
 Higgins General Hospital:
a 57-bed critical access hospital
in Bremen .
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Carroll County Demographics
Carroll County Demographics
Population
2000
2004
2007
County
87,268
101,577
111,954
Bowdon
1,959
1,950
2,044
2,095
Bremen
4,579
n/a
5,564
5,703
Carrollton
19,843
21,010
22,880
23,452
Mt. Zion
1,275
1,446
1,557
1,596
Roopville
177
192
203
Temple
2,383
3,694
4,382
5,478
Villa Rica
3,871
8,930
12,375
12,684
Whitesburg
Unincorporated
596
587
588
57,137
63,768
62,361
2010
110,527
2013
117,730
208
603
62,953
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; US Bur. of Labor Statistics; Georgia Power & Carroll Tomorrow est.
Population Density
(2013)
499 sq. miles
225 persons/sq. mile
Metro Statistical Area: Atlanta
Source: US Census
Population by Race
(2013)
White: 75.1%
Black: 18.4%
Other: 4.3%
Hispanic: 6.7%
Educational Attainment
(2013)
79.7% of adults have at
least a high school diploma
18.4% of the population
have college degrees
Source: US Census
Population by Age (2013)
Income (2013)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Econ. Anlys.; Georgia Power
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
0 - 4 years 7.0%
5 - 9 years 7.1%
10 - 14 years 6.9%
15 - 24 years17.1%
25 - 34 years13.5%
35 - 44 years13.0%
45 - 54 years12.8%
55 - 64 years 11.1%
65 + years 11.4%
75 - 84 3.2%
Housing (2012)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau; Georgia Power
Total number of Households - 39,666
Average number of persons per household - 2.71
Housing Units - 45,527
Renter Occupied - 13,476
Per Capita Income - $28,964
Average Household Income - $52,963
Median Household Income - $42,512
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Carroll County Business Statistics
Labor Market Information
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Total Labor Draw: 887,204
Total Population in Labor Draw Area: 1,865,304
Business Statistics
Polk
21,213
72,416
Haralson
Calhoun
53,496
Paulding
12,783
Douglas
Cleburne
68,214
Carroll
6,452
449,190
52,170
Clay
5,031
Fulton
Coweta
Randolph
Heard
9,004
5,058
62,717
Troup
Chambers
33,256
14,559
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Source: Labor Force Data from GA & AL DoL; US Census Bureau Estimates 2011
Carroll
Carroll
Residents
Employed In
24,611
62.0
Carroll
Employees
Residing In
24,611
69.5
Douglas
3,438
8.7
1,057
3.0
Fulton
3,570
9.0
705
2.0
Haralson
919
2.3
2,545
7.2
Paulding
493
1.2
711
2.0
Other
666
16.8
5,777
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Commuting
Patterns
%
%
Approximately 18,000 people commute daily from the secondary and tertiary labor draw
areas into Carroll County.
 Average time of commute: 28 minutes
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Source: 2011 Census
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Carroll County Business Statistics
Business Statistic
Industry Summary
The total number of reported employees in Carroll County in 2011 was 46,608. The largest major industry sector, excluding public administration, was manufacturing with 20 percent of the employment, followed by retail trade and health care/social assistance tying at 13 percent employment, respectively.
Industry Distribution for Carroll County
Major industry sectors in Carroll County by number of firms and number of employees in 2011:
Industry Group
Firms
Employees
Manufacturing
136
7,144
Retail Trade
341
4,454
Health Care and Social Assistance
179
4,593
Accommodation and Food Services
185
3,060
Construction
235
1,880
98
1,008
Wholesale Trade
116
1,008
Finance and Insurance
133
719
Professional, Scientific & Technical Svc
146
571
Other Services (except Public Admin.)
168
602
Information
25
735
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
87
250
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
15
199
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
10
151
4
193
90
7,498
Admin., Support, Waste Mgmt, Remediation
Utilities
Public Administration
Source: Georgia Department of Labor
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Carroll County Business Statistics
Labor Market Information
Wage Summary
Average
Weekly Wage
Carroll County
$1,151
Georgia
$867
Source: Georgia Department of Labor, 2012
Weekly Wage Rate by Sector
Goods Producing
Service Providing
Manufacturing
Construction
Retail Trade
Government
$1,293
$1,165
$1,427
$1,030
$ 555
$ 993
Source: GA Dept. of Labor, 2012
Unemployment Rates
The total civilian labor force in Carroll County in 2012 was 52,426 of which 47,354 were employed and
5,072 were unemployed. The unemployment rate was 9.7 percent.
Labor Force Activity—2012 Annual Averages
Area
Carroll County
Georgia
United States
Civilian Labor
Force
Number
Employed
Number
Unemployed
Unemployment
Rate
Preliminary
Data
52,426
47,354
5,072
9.7%
No
4,806,103
4,371,608
434,495
9.0%
No
154,975,000
142,469,000
12,506,000
8.1%
No
Source: GA Dept. of Labor, 2012
Business Statistics
Area
Carroll County Industrial Information
Industrial Information
Established Industrial Base
More than 100 manufacturers call Carroll County home, including five international
firms. The economic base is extremely diversified with a wide variety of goods and
services produced. These include wire and cable, automobile parts, dairy products,
poultry, baked goods, men's suits, metal pipe, textile cord, synthetic turf grass and irrigation systems. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs' recent survey of Carroll County's existing industries indicates that 95% of all companies rate the county as
a favorable place in which to do business. Less than 3 percent of all companies are
unionized.
Industrial Support Services
Carroll County has the capabilities for electric motor
repair, tool and die, fabricating, casting, finishing,
forming and machining. There is a UPS terminal along
with 14 trucking companies. The Georgia Department
of Labor maintains a field office in Carrollton. Georgia
Tech's Manufacturing Extension Program has an office
in Carroll County and provides business and engineering problem-solving assistance to local industries. The
Small Business Development Center, located at the
University of West Georgia, provides a wealth of
small business planning, financial advising, and technical assistance services to those thinking of starting or
expanding their small business.
Industrial Sites
There are four developed industrial parks in the county, each having paved roads and all
utilities in place. A number of privately owned sites also exist. Industrial land ranges in
price from $5,000 to $100,000 per acre.
Operating Costs
Carroll County can offer substantial savings for any business interested in locating here.
Savings can be attributed to a combination of factors including 100% Freeport exemption on all inventory, competitive utility rates, affordable wage and tax rates, and the
availability of local contractors and suppliers offering substantial savings on construction costs.
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Industrial Information
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Business & Industry Resources
The county has the capability to arrange all types of industrial and commercial financing. Five
local development authorities and 12 banking institutions are available to assist prospective
businesses.
International Business
Carroll County is the location for a variety of companies from all over the world including
Canada, Japan, Brazil, Germany, Belgium, and England. The Carroll County Chamber of
Commerce assists local industry in matters of an international nature such as letters of credit,
certificate of origin, notary services and exporting resource information. Carroll Tomorrow
supports and directs all Direct Foreign Investment opportunities for the County and is actively recruiting companies with a global footprint.
Small Business Assistance
The Burson Center is a business incubator and resource center operated by Carroll
Tomorrow. It is a system of services designed to facilitate entrepreneurship, small business
development, assistance to existing industry and soft landings for new industry recruits. The
Chamber of Commerce, Carroll Tomorrow and The Burson Center combined provide comprehensive programs for small business in Carroll County. Business coaching, continuing education seminars, resource data analysis, business planning, marketing assistance and financial information are also available. Other partnering agencies include the University of West
Georgia Small Business Development Center, West Georgia Technical College, and Georgia
Tech's Manufacturing Extension Program and Government Procurement Assistance Center.
The Burson Center has also teamed up with SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives)
which provides working and retired business owners and executives who volunteer their time
as counselors to share their wisdom and lessons learned in business through meetings and
workshops held at the Burson Center.
Workforce Improvement
Enhancing the quality of the Carroll County workforce is an on-going effort of the business
community. Several programs and projects are in place to address this issue. Carroll County is
currently pursuing Georgia’s Work Ready Community certification, while West Georgia
Technical College provides specialized training and coordinates the state's Quick Start Program.
The University of West Georgia offers continuing education programming and can assist with
specialized training programs such as the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP).
In addition, the Literacy is for Today & Tomorrow (LIFT) mentor program provides GED
certification training, and the Drugs Don't Work program provides workman’s compensation
discounts for drug-free workplaces.
Industrial Information
Financial Resources
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Carroll County Tax Information
Tax Information
Incentives
Industrial projects locating within Carroll County have the opportunity to take advantage of the following incentive and concessions:
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Job Tax Credit: $3,000 per full-time job for 5 years
3% Investment Tax Credit
100% Freeport on all three inventory classes
Retraining Tax Credit
Childcare Credit
Manufacturing Machinery and Computer Tax Exemption
Primary Material Handling Sales Tax Exemption
Research and Development Tax Credit
Small Business Growth Companies Tax Credit
Headquarters Tax Credit
Rehabilitation Tax Credit
Georgia Minority Subcontractors Tax Credit
Historically Underserved Business (HUB) Zone
Georgia State Enterprise Zone: city, county, and state ad valorem tax abatements on
properties located within the zone (does not include school ad valorem taxes)
Concessionary Funding Opportunities
Tax-Exempt Industrial Development Bond Financing is available at both state and local
levels. Industrial development bond financing has been successful for several large industrial projects in Carroll County recently which included property tax exemption on a
sliding scale of 100%-0% over ten years (did not include school taxes).
Other Incentives
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Quick Start Training
ICAPP Workforce Training
TMC Occupational Health Services
Georgia Tech Manufacturing Extension Regional Office
Georgia Tech Government Procurement Assistance Center
The Burson Center Business Incubator & Resource Center
One Stop Environmental Permitting
Ground leases
12 local financial institutions
West Georgia Technical College job training
University of West Georgia (research, training, interns)
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Tax Information
Property Taxes
Property taxes are determined by mileage rates and assessment rations which vary by location.
Some businesses may be eligible for Freeport Exemption on their inventory. Carroll County
allows 100% Freeport Exemption on eligible inventory. This is NOT an automatic exemption.
It must be applied for each year.
Sales Tax
Carroll County has a 3% local sales tax in addition to the 4% state sales tax.
Carroll County (unincorporated)
State
0.25 mils
Carroll County
8.50 mils
County Schools
18.10 mils
Total Millage
$26.85 per $1,000
of assessed value
(40% FMV)
Mount Zion
State
0.25 mils
Carroll County
8.50 mils
City of Mt. Zion 7.24 mils
County Schools
18.10 mils
Total Millage
$34.09 per $1,000
of assessed value
(40% FMV)
Bowdon
State
Carroll County
City of Bowdon
County Schools
Total Millage
of assessed value
0.25 mils
8.50 mils
8.66 mils
18.10 mils
$35.51 per $1,000
(40% FMV)
Temple
State
Carroll County
City of Temple
County Schools
Total Millage
of assessed value
0.25 mils
8.50 mils
7.05 mils
18.10 mils
$33.90 per $1,000
(40% FMV)
Carrollton
State
Carroll County
City of Carrollton
City Schools
Total Millage
of assessed value
0.25 mils
7.16 mils
4.69 mils
17.19 mils
$29.29 per $1,000
(40% FMV)
Villa Rica
State
Carroll County
City of Villa Rica
County Schools
Total Millage
of assessed value
0.25 mils
8.50 mils
6.129 mils
18.10 mils
$32.98 per $1,000
(40% FMV)
Roopville
State
Carroll County
City of Roopville
County Schools
Total Millage
of assessed value
0.25 mils
8.50 mils
0.00 mils
18.10 mils
$26.85 per $1,000
(40% FMV)
Whitesburg
State
Carroll County
City of Whitesburg
County Schools
Total Millage
of assessed value
0.25 mils
8.50 mils
8.25 mils
18.10 mils
$35.10 per $1,000
(40% FMV)
Tax Information
Freeport Tax Exemption
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Carroll County Major Employers
Major Employers
Company
Employment
Tanner Health System
2640
Southwire
2600
Carroll Co. Schools
2259
University of West Georgia 1160
Greenway Medical Tech
1100
Decostar
925
Pilgrim’s Pride
730
Printpack
550
Carrollton City Schools
536
Bremen Bowdon Investment 499
SugarFoods
355
Wal-Mart.com
300
Janus International
288
OFS Brightwave
287
Flowers Baking Co.
276
Aubrey Silvey
250
Maplehurst
225
Die Tech
200
Royal Metals
200
Carroll EMC
142
Superior International
110
Product
Health Systems
Wire & Cable
Public Education
Higher Education
Software
Auto Parts
Poultry Processing
Flexible Packaging
Public Education
Apparel
Sugar Substitutes
E-Commerce Fulfillment
Roll-up Metal Doors
Fiber Optic Cable
Baked Goods
Construction
Baked Goods
Auto Parts
Metal Fabrication
Utility
Playground Equip.
Manufacturing, Processing and Distribution Employ-
Manufacturing and Distribution Employers
A. Silvey Enterprises -- Electric Power Substations
Acro Signs-signs
AF USA -- Distribution/Sales Compressed Air Equipment
Agribusiness International- Irrigation Systems
Albright Machine & Grading, Inc. – Precision roll grinding
Allied Ready Mix – Concrete Block
American Containers-Corrugated packaging
American Sign Depot– Signs
Arch Aluminum & Glass -- Doors & Windows
Blue Water, LTD -- Synthetic Rope
Bohannon Textiles, Inc – Braided products, cords & twisted rope
Bremen-Bowdon Investment Company --Military Apparel
Carroll Mills -- Braids, Yarn, Tubing
CC Reprocessing – Recycled plastic
Chapman’s Steel – Structure steel, metal fabrications
Craigwire—Copper magnet wire
Custom Fabrics & Forming -- Playground Equipment Components
Decostar – Auto Parts
Die-Tech Industries – Tools, dyes & special machines
Dixie Converting -- Paper Converting
Dyno Noble, Inc – Distribution of explosives
Fang Chemicals – Distribution of industrial chemicals
Flowers Baking Company -- Bakery Products
GMT International Corporation -- Vibration Control Devices
Gunn Metal Fabrications – Heating & air conditioning ductwork
Hearn Monument Company – Granite & Marble Monuments
Holcombe Armature – Automotive / Mechanical Components
Hollingsworth Concrete Products – Ready mix concrete
Holox LTD – Liquid Oxygen
Honey Baked Ham Co. -- Hams & Food Products
Houghton International, Inc. – Chemical products
ICR-IHI—Aerospace Component Repair
Intex – Industrial wiping cloths
Janus International – Roll up doors
King Denmon – Tooling & equipment
King Provision – Distribution of Burger King Buns
KingsBridge Metal Company, Inc.- HVAC manufactuer
K&K Machines – Amusement park parts for rides
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Manufacturing and Distribution Employers
Manufacturing, Processing and Distribution Employers
Lafitte Mop Company – Mops
Leuco Henderson -- Tool Sharpening
Lewis Fire Protection –Design, fabrication & install fire sprinkler systems
Linde Gases, LLC.– Liquid oxygen/liquid nitrogen
Maplehurst, Inc. -- Bakery Products
MaryAnn Industries -- Carpets, Turf
Master Cartridge Corp. – Small arms ammunition
Mayfield Dairies – Milk & Dairy Products
Montco, Inc. – Slit pressure sensitive label material
Multi-Line Industries – Clothing Distribution
Murphy’s Filteration Elements, Inc.- Filtration elements
OFS Brightwave – Fiber optic cable
Ozier Products – Custom embroidered apparel
Phoenix Manufacturing – Wood products
Pilgrim’s Pride -- Dressed Poultry; Hatchery
Playland International – Commercial playgrounds
Precision Roll Grinders -- Industrial Grinding Services
Print Pack, Inc. -- Packaging Materials
Printed Specialties – Printed packaging
Quality Built Trusses – Builds trusses
Raven Wire & Cable – Copper & tinned copper wire
Rex Caps -- Sports/Baseball Caps
S.M.I. Fabric Printers – Drapery fabrics & wall covering printing
Saber Diamond Tools -- Tool Sharpeners
Saddle Creek Corp. -- Warehouse/Distribution
Southwire Company -- Rod, Wire, Cable
Sugar Foods – Artificial sweeteners/condiment packaging
Superior International -- Playground Equipment Components
Tandem Technologies International – Chemical/janitorial, industrial and personal care
Unified Rubber-Automobile engine mounting
Villa Rica Knitters – Knit watch caps, booties and ski masks
Vulcan Materials Company – Crushed Stone
Walker Meats -- Meat Processing
Walmart.com – E-Commerce Fulfillment
West Georgia Tool and Die, Inc.-Explosives
Woods Pallet Development Company -- Pallets
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Contacts
Local Government
Carroll County Commissioner's Office
County Commission Chairman
Marty Smith
[email protected]
Clerk
Susan A. Mabry, Executive Asst./County Clerk
[email protected]
Animal Control
280 Zyzzx Street
Carrollton, Georgia 30117
(770) 832-8150 - Fax (770) 834-2810
Community Development
423 College Street, Room 420
P.O. Box 338
Carrollton, Georgia 30112
(770) 830-5861 - Fax (770) 830-5866
[email protected]
E-911 Communications
896 Newnan Road
Carrollton, Georgia 30117
(770) 830-5922 - Fax (770) 214-3120
Fire Rescue & Emergency Management
501 Old Newnan Road
Carrollton, Georgia 30117
(770) 830-5880 - Fax (770) 830-5984
Tax Assessors' Office
423 College Street, Room 415
P.O. Box 338
Carrollton, Georgia 30112
(770) 830-5812 - Fax (770) 830-5810
Legal Department
Cynthia Daley, County Attorney
423 College Street
P.O. Box 338
Carrollton, Georgia 30117
(770) 830-5868 - Fax (770) 830-5992
McIntosh Reserve
1046 West McIntosh Circle
Whitesburg, Georgia 30185
(770) 830-5879 - Fax (770) 214-3124
[email protected]
Parks and Recreation
Director of Recreation & Parks Development
1201 Newnan Road
P.O. Box 338
Carrollton, Georgia 30112
(770) 830-5902 - Fax (770) 214-3126
Prison
96 Horsley Mill Road
P.O. Box 338
Carrollton, Georgia 30112
(770) 830-5905 - Fax (770) 830-5904
Sheriff’s Office
Terry Langley, Sheriff
1000 Newnan Road
Carrollton, Georgia 30116
(770) 830-5888
[email protected]
Public Works
Charles Pope, Public Works/Solid Waste
502 Old Newnan Road
P.O. Box 338
Carrollton, Georgia 30112
(770) 830-5901 - Fax (770) 830-5900
Contacts
County Administration Building
423 College Street, Room 408
P. O. Box 338
Carrollton, Georgia 30112
(770) 830-5800 - Fax (770) 830-5992
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
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Contacts
Local Government
City of Bowdon
136 City Hall Avenue
Bowdon, Georgia 30108
770.258.8980 or 8981
www.bowdon.net
City of Mt Zion
4455 Mt. Zion Road
Mt. Zion, Georgia 30150
770.832.1622
City of Roopville
P.O. Box 410
Roopville, Georgia
770.854.7723
City of Temple
337 Sage St
Temple, Georgia 30179
770.562.3369
www.temple.georgia.gov
City of Villa Rica
571 West Bankhead Hwy
Villa Rica Georgia 30180
770.459.3656
www.villarica.ofgeorgia.com
City of Whitesburg
788 Main Street
Whitesburg, Georgia 30185
770.832.1184
Contacts
City of Carrollton
315 Bradley Street
Carrollton, Georgia 30117
770.830.2000
www.carrollton-ga.gov