Ackerman - Walker County, GA

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Ackerman & Co. Ackerman & Co.
Walker County, Georgia:
Business and Industrial Sites
for Sale
Walker County Business Park
and
NW GA Business & Industrial Park
Presented by:
Chitra Subbarayan, CCIM, LEED AP
Vice President, Brokerage
Mike Myrick, CCIM
Senior Vice President, Brokerage
Ginny King, CCIM
Senior Vice President, Brokerage
Prepared: September, 2009
10 Glenlake Parkway
South Tower | Suite 1000
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
www.ackermanco.net
(770) 913-3900
Table of Contents Walker County, Georgia
Business & Industrial Sites
For Sale
I.
Property Summaries
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II.
Location Maps and Aerial Photographs
III.
Topographic Maps and Site Survey/Plats
IV.
Walker County Overview
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V.
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VI.
Georgia Area Labor Profile
Georgia 2009 Job Tax Credits
Business Incentives
Education
Quality of Life
Transportation
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Major Highways
U.S. Route 27, and Georgia State Route 2
GA Dept. Of Transportation - US Hwy. 27 Information
Railroads
Georgia Rail System Map
Chattooga & Chickamauga Short Line
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Atlanta, Chattanooga and Birmingham Triangle Map
Automotive Industry
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Walker County Business Park
Northwest Georgia Business and Industrial Park
Georgia Auto Alley Work Ready Region
Map of Auto Suppliers in Georgia
Walker County Site Locations
Automotive Manufacturing in the Southeast
Automotives: A Georgia Industry Profile
Ackerman & Co. Brokerage | Development | Investment | Management
Section 1
Walker County Business Park, LaFayette GA
SITE ACCESS
• Direct access to US Hwy 27 - four lane
• 27 miles to I-75
• Within 130 miles of Hartsﬁeld-Jackson
Atlanta International Airport
• Within 27 miles of commercial airport Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
• Within 7 miles of local airport - Lafayette
Barwick Airport with a 5412-foot runway
• 669,616 people within a 30-mile radius
• Located at the top of the ABC triangle
formed by the cities of Atlanta,
Birmingham and Chattanooga
• Only 30 miles from Enterprise South
(location of Volkswagen plant)
• Within 35 miles of 3 community colleges
SITE ATTRIBUTES
Chattanooga
2
75
Lookout
Mountain
WY
Fort
Oglethorpe
ALABAMA H
1
193
3
27
201
Rock Spring
95
RD
Noble
151
ET
T
E
SITE
136
AY
LAF
75
• 40 Acres Available (highlighted in yellow)
Option of 500 +/- Acres (highlighted in orange)
• 6” water main
• 8” sewer main
• 4” gas line
• 3 phase power
• Rail access
• Fiber optic connectivity for telecommunication needs
• Unlimited broadband services
• Phase 1 environmental study
For more information, please contact:
Chitra Subbarayan, CCIM
(770) 913-3914
[email protected]
Mike Myrick, CCIM
770-913-3929
[email protected]
Ginny King, CCIM
770-913-3949
[email protected]
10 Glenlake Parkway-South Tower, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30328 | ph: 770-913-3900 | fax: 770-913-3965 | ackermanco.net
(Information contained herein has been obtained from sources we deem reliable. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy, but we do not guarantee it.)
NW GA Business & Industrial Park, Rock Spring, GA
SITE ACCESS
• Direct access to US Hwy 27 - four lane
• 17 miles to I-75
• Within 100 miles of Hartsﬁeld-Jackson
Atlanta International Airport
• Within 19 miles of commercial airport Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
• Within 7 miles of local airport - Lafayette
Barwick Airport with a 5412-foot runway
• 701,485 people within a 30-mile radius
• Located at the top of the ABC triangle
formed by the cities of Atlanta,
Birmingham and Chattanooga
• Within 35 miles of 3 community colleges
SITE ATTRIBUTES
Chattanooga
2
75
Lookout
Mountain
WY
Fort
Oglethorpe
ALABAMA H
1
193
3
27
Noble
95
RD
136
151
75
38 available acres
12” water main
12” sewer main w/ excess capacity of 2.1 mgd
2” gas line
3 phase power
Rail served
Fiber optic connectivity for telecommunication needs
Unlimited broadband services
• Phase 1 environmental study
TT
E
SITE
201
Rock Spring
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E
AY
LAF
For more information, please contact:
Chitra Subbarayan, CCIM
770-913-3914
[email protected]
Mike Myrick, CCIM
770-913-3929
[email protected]
Ginny King, CCIM
770-913-3949
[email protected]
10 Glenlake Parkway-South Tower, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30328 | ph: 770-913-3900 | fax: 770-913-3965 | ackermanco.net
(Information contained herein has been obtained from sources we deem reliable. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy, but we do not guarantee it.)
Section II
SUBSECTION
Section III
Section IV
Walker
County
Employment Trends
Labor Force Activity - 2008
2008 ANNUAL AVERAGES
Labor Force
Employed
Unemployed
Rate
Walker
33,431
31,239
2,192
6.6%
Catoosa
35,575
33,768
1,807
5.1%
Chattooga
11,288
10,181
1,107
9.8%
Dade
8,456
7,983
473
5.6%
Floyd
49,822
46,567
3,255
6.5%
Gordon
26,775
24,796
1,979
7.4%
Whitfield
Walker Area
Georgia
United States
DeKalb, AL
Hamilton, TN
46,049
42,519
3,530
7.7%
211,396
197,053
14,343
6.8%
6.2%
4,847,650
4,545,675
301,975
154,287,000
145,362,000
8,924,000
5.8%
30,568
28,986
1,582
5.2%
167,560
158,310
9,250
5.5%
Unemployment Rate Trends
Note: This series reflects the latest information available. Labor Force
includes residents of the county who are employed or actively seeking
employment.
Source: Georgia Department of Labor; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Population
Walker
City of LaFayette
Walker Area
Georgia
United States
DeKalb, AL
Hamilton, TN
2000 2008
Census Rank
2008
Estimate
% Change
2000-2008
2015
Projected*
% Change
2000-2015
33
64,799
6.1
69,424
13.7
61,053
6,702
745,501
814,545
9.3
861,005
15.5
8,186,453
9,685,744
18.3
10,813,573
32.1
281,421,906
304,059,724
8.0
322,365,787
14.5
64,452
68,515
6.3
80,919
25.5
307,896
332,848
8.1
309,031
0.4
Source: Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau, *Governor's Office of Planning and Budget.
MICHAEL L.THURMOND - COMMISSIONER, GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Auxillary Aids and Services Available upon Request to Individuals with Disabilities
Workforce Information and Analysis; E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (404) 232-3875
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Updated: Jun 15, 2009
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Industry Mix - 2008
Walker
NUMBER
INDUSTRY
Goods-Producing
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas
Extraction
Construction
Manufacturing
Food
Beverage and Tobacco Product
Textile Mills
Textile Product Mills
Wood Product
Printing and Related Support Activities
Chemical
Plastics and Rubber Products
Nonmetallic Mineral Product
Fabricated Metal Product
Machinery
Computer and Electronic Product
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and
Component
Transportation Equipment
Furniture and Related Product
Miscellaneous
Leather and Allied Product
Petroleum and Coal Products
Apparel
Primary Metal
Paper
Service-Providing
Utilities
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation and Warehousing
Information
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional, Scientific, and Technical
Services
Management of Companies and
Enterprises
Administrative and Support and Waste
Management and Remediation Services
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services
Other Services (except Public
Administration)
Unclassified - industry not assigned
Total - Private Sector
Total - Government
Federal Government
State Government
Local Government
ALL INDUSTRIES
ALL INDUSTRIES - Georgia
Walker Area
EMPLOYMENT
WEEKLY
NUMBER
EMPLOYMENT
WEEKLY
OF FIRMS
NUMBER
PERCENT
WAGE
OF FIRMS
NUMBER
PERCENT
WAGE
150
4
5,757
*
40.6
*
635
*
1,515
62
52,055
476
32.8
0.3
698
661
1
80
65
3
1
7
6
2
3
2
5
2
16
3
1
*
474
5,249
*
*
*
505
*
14
*
102
*
206
*
*
*
3.3
37.0
*
*
*
3.6
*
0.1
*
0.7
*
1.5
*
*
*
618
638
*
*
*
473
*
588
*
871
*
813
*
*
6
700
747
26
6
79
177
23
67
44
44
26
88
44
2
122
4,039
47,421
2,279
54
8,630
21,133
430
1,677
1,939
1,416
388
1,470
984
*
0.1
2.5
29.9
1.4
0.0
5.4
13.3
0.3
1.1
1.2
0.9
0.2
0.9
0.6
*
897
662
701
732
634
618
684
772
555
871
894
727
866
774
*
3
2
5
4
0
0
0
0
0
596
0
40
161
23
8
47
24
*
*
21
*
0
0
0
0
0
4,936
*
343
1,518
103
45
352
71
*
*
0.1
*
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
34.8
*
2.4
10.7
0.7
0.3
2.5
0.5
*
*
591
*
0
0
0
0
0
493
*
951
411
548
991
832
468
7
13
40
32
2
2
3
8
14
6,124
15
553
1,559
234
85
431
271
*
1,969
1,117
544
*
*
38
607
877
82,729
704
6,602
18,496
5,075
1,869
3,086
1,145
*
1.2
0.7
0.3
*
*
0.0
0.4
0.6
52.1
0.4
4.2
11.6
3.2
1.2
1.9
0.7
*
742
522
638
*
*
348
851
1,198
606
1,388
810
442
729
871
877
535
57
162
1.1
899
611
6,477
4.1
914
4
8
0.1
444
29
369
0.2
1,309
32
4
56
11
56
159
*
869
205
808
1.1
*
6.1
1.4
5.7
467
*
493
362
225
354
54
675
85
609
6,983
1,737
16,081
1,059
10,433
4.4
1.1
10.1
0.7
6.6
393
673
781
308
237
73
17
763
72
14
27
31
835
289
12
10,705
3,490
120
721
2,649
14,194
2.0
0.1
75.4
24.6
0.8
5.1
18.7
100.0
515
470
564
698
1,008
558
529
565
559
194
7,833
438
76
165
197
8,271
276,063
2,620
68
134,852
23,959
806
5,384
17,769
158,812
4,029,673
1.6
0.0
84.9
15.1
0.5
3.4
11.2
100.0
508
765
641
656
973
617
653
644
819
Note: *Denotes confidential data relating to individual employers and cannot be released. These data use the North American Industrial Classification System(NAICS)
categories. Average weekly wage is derived by dividing gross payroll dollars paid to all employees - both hourly and salaried - by the average number of employees who
had earnings; average earnings are then divided by the number of weeks in a reporting period to obtain weekly figures. Figures in other columns may not sum accurately
due to rounding since all figures represent the Annual 2008.
Source: Georgia Department of Labor. These data represent jobs that are covered by unemployment insurance laws.
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Walker Per Capita Income
Walker Industry Mix 2008
Source: See Industry Mix data on Page 2.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Top Employers - 2008
FIVE LARGEST EMPLOYERS
TEN LARGEST EMPLOYERS
Walker
Walker Area
A Total Resource Inc
Note:
COUNTY
Blue Bird North Georgia
Hutcheson Medical Center Inc
Roper Corporation
Floyd Healthcare Management Inc
Shaw Industries Group Inc
Roper Corporation
Wal-Mart
Whitfield
Gordon
Walker
Represents employment covered by unemployment
insurance excluding all government agencies except
correctional institutions, state and local hospitals,
state colleges and universities. Data shown for the
Third Quarter of 2008. Employers are listed
alphabetically by area, not by the number of
employees.
Source:
Catoosa
Floyd
Walker
Mohawk Carpet Corp
Whitfield
Mohawk Carpet Corp
Gordon
Beaulieu Group Llc
Whitfield
Oreilly Automotive Inc
Whitfield
Georgia Department of Labor
Commuting Patterns
COUNTY WHERE
EMPLOYED
Walker, GA
EMPLOYED RESIDENTS OF
PERSONS WORKING IN
Walker
Walker
NUMBER
PERCENT
OF TOTAL
COUNTY OF
RESIDENCE
NUMBER
PERCENT
OF TOTAL
11,244
41.3
Walker, GA
11,244
63.1
Hamilton, TN
9,098
33.4
Catoosa, GA
1,937
10.9
Catoosa, GA
2,795
10.3
Hamilton, TN
1,695
9.5
Whitfield, GA
2,067
7.6
Chattooga, GA
1,345
7.5
Chattooga, GA
591
2.2
Dade, GA
747
4.2
Murray, GA
328
1.2
Whitfield, GA
140
0.8
Gordon, GA
167
0.6
Marion, TN
92
0.5
Bradley, TN
104
0.4
DeKalb, AL
90
0.5
826
3.0
Other
27,220
100.0
Other
Total Residents:
Note:
Total Residents:
533
3.0
17,823
100.0
Other category represents employment from U.S. counties only.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 County-To-County Worker Flow Files.
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Some
OF 36.9%
TOTAL
18-24
32.7%
High
28.1%
25-34
28.4%
52.8%
45-64
School
65+
24.8%
35-44
Education of the Labor Force
Walker Area
PERCENT DISTRIBUTION BY AGE
PERCENT
OF TOTAL
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-64
65+
Some High School
32.7%
36.9%
28.1%
24.8%
28.4%
52.8%
High School Grad/GED
32.8%
32.1%
33.2%
34.2%
35.3%
26.6%
Some College
23.1%
27.8%
25.7%
27.2%
22.3%
12.7%
College Grad 4 Yr
7.5%
3.1%
9.9%
9.3%
8.0%
4.8%
Post Grad Studies
3.9%
0.1%
3.1%
4.5%
6.0%
3.2%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
Totals
Note:
Totals are based on the portion of the labor force between ages 18 - 65+. Some College category represents the percentage total
of workers with either Some College with no degree or an Associate degree.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 Decennial Census.
High School Graduates - 2008
PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
PRIVATE
SCHOOLS
TOTAL
Catoosa
595
0
595
Chattooga
222
0
222
Dade
143
0
143
Floyd
842
114
956
Gordon
521
0
521
Walker
468
0
468
Whitfield
Walker Area
Note:
Source:
877
20
897
3,668
134
3,802
Public schools include city as well as county schools systems. Some private schools
data were not reported.
Office of Student Achievement; Georgia Independent School Association.
Colleges and Universities
Walker Area
Floyd
Berry College
www.berry.edu
Coosa Valley Technical College
www.coosavalleytech.edu
Georgia Highlands College
www.highlands.edu
Shorter College
www.shorter.edu
Gordon
Gordon County Campus (Satellite campus of Coosa Valley Technical
College)
www.coosavalleytech.edu
Walker
Covenant College
www.covenant.edu
Northwestern Technical College
www.northwesterntech.edu
Northwestern Technical College (Technical college servicing area)
www.northwesterntech.edu
Whitfield
Note:
Dalton State College
www.daltonstate.edu
Dalton State College (Technical Division)
www.daltonstate.edu
The colleges and universities listed include public and private institutions. This list is updated periodically as information becomes available.
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
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Technical College Graduates - 2008
PROGRAMS
TOTAL GRADUATES
PERCENT CHANGE
2006
2007
2008
2006-2007
2007-2008
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
55
57
71
3.6
24.6
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
31
36
20
16.1
-44.4
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
3
5
9
66.7
80.0
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
3
5
12
66.7
140.0
Child Care Provider/Assistant
47
52
77
10.6
48.1
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
68
10
20
-85.3
100.0
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
24
64
43
166.7
-32.8
Criminal Justice/Police Science
9
9
6
0.0
-33.3
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
10
31
33
210.0
6.5
8
21
13
162.5
-38.1
Data Processing and Data Processing
Technology/Technician
25
17
16
-32.0
-5.9
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
20
17
11
-15.0
-35.3
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
38
45
56
18.4
24.4
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair,
General
13
19
23
46.2
21.1
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
24
53
21
120.8
-60.4
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
18
15
13
-16.7
-13.3
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration,
General
26
12
20
-53.8
66.7
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
11
21
30
90.9
42.9
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
52
36
64
-30.8
77.8
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
33
15
29
-54.5
93.3
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
25
33
25
32.0
-24.2
Medical Reception/Receptionist
25
11
16
-56.0
45.5
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
44
28
25
-36.4
-10.7
Medical/Clinical Assistant
13
14
10
7.7
-28.6
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
12
8
9
-33.3
12.5
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
50
73
66
46.0
-9.6
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
37
46
30
24.3
-34.8
Occupational Therapist Assistant
16
11
16
-31.3
45.5
104
82
94
-21.2
14.6
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
6
16
8
166.7
-50.0
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
8
6
12
-25.0
100.0
13
17
14
30.8
-17.6
9
3
11
-66.7
266.7
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
81
169
128
108.6
-24.3
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources
Design
10
10
11
0.0
10.0
Welding Technology/Welder
24
6
22
-75.0
266.7
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Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Technical and Business Writing
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Technical College Graduates - 2008
PROGRAMS
TOTAL GRADUATES
Word Processing
PERCENT CHANGE
2006
2007
2008
2006-2007
2007-2008
18
24
14
33.3
-41.7
Definition: All graduates except those listed as technical certificates are diploma and degree graduates. Diploma and degree programs are one to
two years in length. Technical certificates are less than a year in length.
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Note - The data shown is from Northwestern Technical College
Occupational Profile for Residents of Walker County
Walker Area
Walker
NUMBER
PERCENT
NUMBER
PERCENT
28,990
100.0
183,438
100.0
2,168
7.5
14,860
8.1
Science, Engineering and Computer Professionals
415
1.4
2,781
1.5
Healthcare Practitioner Professionals
465
1.6
4,124
2.3
1,896
6.5
14,007
7.6
761
2.6
4,336
2.4
Sales Workers
2,778
9.6
19,286
10.5
Administrative Support Workers
4,337
15.0
27,452
15.0
Construction and Extractive Craft Workers
1,810
6.2
9,791
5.3
Installation, Maintenance and Repair Craft Workers
2,195
7.6
11,262
6.1
Production Operative Workers
4,615
15.9
32,064
17.5
Transportation and Material Moving Operative Worke
1,940
6.7
11,837
6.5
Laborers and Helpers
1,670
5.8
9,259
5.1
Total Civilian Labor Force
Management, Business and Financial Workers
Other Professional Workers
Technicians
Protective Service Workers
Service Workers, except Protective
Unemployed, No Civilian Work Experience Since 1995
550
1.9
2,972
1.6
3,261
11.3
18,495
10.1
129
0.4
912
0.5
Source: U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 Decennial Census.(EEO Data Tools)
Active Applicants - Georgia Department of Labor
TOTAL
Prof.,
Tech. and
Mangerial
Clerical and
Sales
Service
Agr.,
Forestry
and Fishing
Processing
Machine
Trades
BenchWork
Structural
Work
Misc.
Walker
3,059
125
290
202
12
35
244
39
211
1,901
Catoosa
2,406
111
201
111
06
20
106
31
93
1,727
Chattooga
1,387
64
97
85
06
19
173
33
134
776
Dade
545
9
25
17
00
6
18
2
25
443
Floyd
5,671
292
573
396
28
59
339
119
432
3,433
Gordon
2,876
114
260
96
11
40
169
81
133
1,972
Whitfield
4,901
190
510
164
20
116
354
121
148
3,278
20,845
905
1,956
1,071
83
295
1,403
426
1,176
13,530
Total Area
Note:
For current applicant data available for a specific occupation, contact the nearest Georgia Department of Labor Career Center.
Source:
Georgia Department of Labor (active applicants as of May 2009).
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Georgia Department of Labor Location(s)
Career Center(s)
96 Stuart Road
Ft Oglethorpe GA 30742
Phone: (706) 861 - 1990
Fax:
(706) 861 - 0062
200 West Villanow Street
LaFayette GA 30728
Phone: (706) 638 - 5525
Fax:
(706) 638 - 5529
Rehabilitation Center(s)
202 West Villanow Street
LaFayette, GA 30728-2432
Phone: (706) 638 - 5536
For copies of Area Labor Profiles, please visit our website at: www.dol.state.ga.us or contact Workforce Information and Analysis, Georgia
Department of Labor , 148 Andrew Young International Blvd N.E. Atlanta, GA. 30303-1751. Phone: 404-232-3875; Fax:404-232-3888 or Email
us at [email protected]
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Business Incentives Walker County and State of Georgia Incentives
Walker County and the State of Georgia offer a number of programs to encourage new job creation
and investment to this county and the State of Georgia as a whole. A sampling of available incentives
include tax exemptions, tax credits, labor recruiting assistance and Georgia’s Quick Start Employee
Training program.
Job Tax Credits
A $3,000 tax credit is available for each new full time job created in Walker County provided at
least 10 jobs are created. This credit can be claimed for each of five years for each employee.
Credits can be applied over a ten-year period against 100% of Georgia's 6% corporate income
tax. Georgia's corporate income tax rate is applied only to the portion of income earned in
Georgia; income earned elsewhere is excluded.
Example: (100 jobs) x ($3,000) x (5 years) = $1,500,000 in tax credits
Ports Activity Enhancement
An additional $1,250 tax credit per job is available should the company elect to increase their
port traffic at the Port of Savannah or the Port of Brunswick.
Example: (100 jobs) x ($4,250) x (5 years) = $2,125,000 in tax credits
Freeport Tax Exemption - Walker County has elected to approve a 100% property tax exemption
for three classes of inventories: 1) Manufacturer’s raw materials and goods-in-process, 2) Finished
goods held by the original manufacturer, and 3) Finished goods held by distributors, wholesalers and
manufacturers destined for out-of-state shipment.
Quick Start Employee Training Program - Georgia's Quick Start Employee Training Program
will provide customized comprehensive training at no cost to the company. Quick Start can provide
pre-hire and post-hire training on-site with Quick Start trainers.
Labor Recruiting Assistance - The Georgia Department of Labor will provide labor recruiting
and screening services for each available position. We are confident qualified workers at all skill
levels will be available to meet your needs.
HOPE Scholarship Program - Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally, is Georgia's unique
scholarship program that rewards students' hard work with financial assistance in degree, diploma
and certificate programs at any eligible Georgia public or private college, university or public
technical college. This program will be available to the company's employees, their spouses and
children who have residence in the State of Georgia.
Intellectual Capital Partnership Program (ICAPP) - Through this program, Georgia's public
colleges and universities are able to expedite the education of highly skilled workers to specific
company's need for knowledgeable workers that are in high demand but low supply. Georgia is the
first to develop its intellectual capital with this innovative training program.
Education The local educational systems in Northwest Georgia are outstanding. The schools have been
recognized on a State and National level for students' high performance on State and National
standards tests.
There are two primary, eight elementary, three middle and two high schools in the Catoosa County
School system.
There are four elementary, one middle, one high and two pre-k schools in the Chattooga County
School system. Trion City Schools, also located in Chattooga County, has one elementary, one
middle and one high school.
Dade County School system consists of two elementary, one middle and one high school.
The Walker County School system consists of nine elementary, three middle schools, one sixth grade
academy, and three high schools. City of Chickamauga Schools, also located in Walker County, has
one elementary, one middle and one high school.
There are several excellent area colleges and universities in and near Northwest Georgia offering two
and/or four year degrees. Those are as follows:
Berry College - Rome, Georgia
Chattanooga State Technical Community College - Chattanooga, Tennessee
Coosa Valley Technical College - Rome, Georgia
Covenant College - Lookout Mountain, Georgia
Dalton State College - Dalton, Georgia
Georgia Highland College - Rome, Georgia
Northwestern Technical College - Rock Spring, Georgia
Shorter College - Rome, Georgia
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Chattanooga, Tennessee
Quality of Life In the Northwest Georgia mountains, you’ll find the small town atmosphere an appealing alternative
to metropolitan life. The region offers excellent schools, health care, shopping and other amenities.
Four distinct seasons with mild winters make the area’s weather perfect for outdoor sports, including
golf, hunting, equestrian and water sports. The scenic beauty, natural resources and tourist attractions
make Northwest Georgia attractive for families, retirees and tourists.
Section V
Transportation Highways U.S. Route 27
U.S. Route 27 (US 27) is a north-south United States highway in the southern and midwestern United
States. The southern terminus is at U.S. Route 1 in Miami, Florida. The northern terminus is at
Interstate 69 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. From Miami it goes up the center of Florida, then west to
Tallahassee, Florida, and north through such cities and towns as Columbus, Georgia; Rome, Georgia;
Chattanooga, Tennessee; Lexington, Kentucky; Cincinnati, Ohio; Oxford, Ohio; Richmond, Indiana
and Fort Wayne, Indiana.
In Georgia, U.S. Route 27 passes directly by both Walker County Business Park and Northwest
Georgia Business Industrial Park. It provides access to Chattanooga and crosses Georgia State Route
2 which provides access to I-75.
Georgia State Route 2
State Route 2 is a west-east route in the northern part of Georgia. The route serves suburbs of
Chattanooga, Tennessee, as well as much of the mountainous area in the northern part of the state. It
intersects with US Highway 27 just north of Fort Oglethorpe and provides access to I-75 to the east.
Routing
From its western terminus at S.R. 193 in the community of Flintstone, the route runs east along
Battlefield Parkway, briefly overlapping with U.S. 27/S.R. 1, then intersecting Interstate 75, before
reaching U.S. 41/U.S. 76/S.R. 3. After a brief concurrency with U.S. 41/U.S. 76/S.R. 3 through
Ringgold, the route splits and continues east. After crossing the Conasauga River, the route briefly
overlaps S.R. 225 north, then continues a short distance east to U.S. 411/S.R. 61 at the community of
Cisco. S.R. 2 south overlaps U.S. 411/S.R. 61 to Chatsworth. In Chatsworth, S.R. 2 east overlaps
S.R. 52 east past Fort Mountain to Ellijay. In Ellijay, the route begins a concurrency with U.S. 76 to
the South Carolina state line. U.S. 76/S.R. 2, as well as S.R. 5 and S.R. 515, travel to the northeast to
Blue Ridge. In Blue Ridge, S.R. 5 departs to the north, while U.S. 76/S.R. 2/S.R. 515 continue east to
Blairsville. East of Blairsville, the route arcs to the north, then east, around Brasstown Bald. West of
Hiawassee, S.R. 515 departs to the north, and U.S. 76/S.R. 2 are joined by S.R. 17, then S.R. 75 in
Hiawassee. East of Hiawassee, S.R. 17 and S.R. 75 depart to the south, and U.S. 76 continues east
through a series of switchbacks over the Eastern Continental Divide to Clayton. After a brief
concurrency in Clayton with U.S. 23/U.S. 441/S.R. 15, U.S. 76/S.R. 2 continue southeast to the
South Carolina state line.
Georgia Department of Transportation
Fact Sheet
US 27
CORRIDOR FACTS
♦
The US 27 corridor traverses the entire western length of the state beginning in Chattanooga at the Tennessee
State Line and continuing south through Rome, Carrollton, Columbus and Bainbridge at the Florida State Line
♦
Completed projects provide 4-lanes of roadway, usually divided with a 44’ wide grass median
♦
The US 27 corridor is approximately 352 miles in length
♦
Approximately 304 miles (87%) of the corridor is open to traffic or under construction
♦
The current estimated cost to complete the four-lane construction of the US 27 corridor is $775,911,000
PREPARING A HIGHWAY PROJECT FOR CONSTRUCTION
Highway construction demands adherence to an exact project development process, as specified in federal and state laws.
This process incorporates a number of key stages that are vital to the development of a highway construction project:
♦ Concept Development: Data analysis, conceptual studies and alternatives analysis
♦ Environmental Approval: Surveys for environmental resources, public meetings and environmental document approval
♦ Preliminary Design Plans: Design and preparation of preliminary roadway plans and utility coordination
♦ Right of Way Acquisition: Property title research, right of way plans, property appraisal, purchase of right of way
♦ Final Design Plans: Design and preparation of final construction plans and contract documents
♦ Let to Contract: Advertise for bids, award to construction contract and begin construction
US 27 STATUS FROM THE TENNESSEE STATE LINE TO THE FLORIDA STATE LINE
OPEN
TO
TRAFFIC
From the Tennessee State Line in Catoosa County to the city of
Lafayette in Walker County the corridor is in place and open to
traffic.
US 27 FROM THE STATE LINE IN CATOOSA COUNTY
TO LAFAYETTE IN WALKER COUNTY
Visit www.dot.ga.gov for updates to this fact sheet.
GDOT US 27 Fact Sheet, updated July, 2009 , Page 1
US 27 STATUS FROM THE TENNESSEE STATE LINE TO THE FLORIDA STATE LINE (CONTINUED)
OPEN
ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDIES
OPEN
RIGHT OF WAY
PLANS
RIGHT OF WAY
ACQUISITION
OPEN
Cedartown
UNDER
CONSTRUCTION
US 27 FROM LAFAYETTE IN WALKER COUNTY
THROUGH ROME IN FLOYD COUNTY
TO CEDARTOWN IN POLK COUNTY
OPEN
From the Lafayette Bypass in Walker County south to Trion in
Chattooga County two construction contracts were awarded in
March 2005. Construction is complete and open to traffic.
(Construction Project Nos. EDS-27(93) and EDS-000400(266)).
The Summerville Bypass extends east of Summerville (Project
ID No. 621082-) from north of CR 325 to CR 329/Silver Hill
Road. Environmental studies are underway and 83% complete.
From CR 329/Silver Hill Road in Chattooga County to the
eastern bypass around Rome in Floyd County the corridor is
complete and open to traffic.
South of Rome there are two projects that complete the
southeastern bypass around Rome. The environmental work
has been completed for these two projects. From US 411
south to SR 101 right of way acquisition is just getting
underway. (Project ID No. 662420-). From SR 101 south to
US 27 at Booze Mountain Road right of way acquisition is
97% complete. (Project ID No. 621600-) From Booze
Mountain Road in Floyd County to the Cedartown Bypass in
Polk County the US 27 corridor is complete and open to traffic.
Construction is underway on a project to add two additional
lanes to the Cedartown Bypass (Project ID No. 621860-).
Construction is expected to be completed in October 2009.
From south of the Cedartown Bypass in Polk County to the
Buchanan Bypass in Haralson County and extending to the
Bremen Bypass, the corridor is complete and open to traffic.
US 27 FROM CEDARTOWN IN POLK COUNTY
TO BREMEN IN HARALSON COUNTY
South of the Bremen Bypass in Haralson County the corridor is
complete and open to traffic south through Carrollton and
extending to the Roopville Bypass in Carroll County.
OPEN
From the Roopville Bypass near the Carroll County line and
extending south to Patterson Road in Heard County, the
roadway is complete and open to traffic.
OPEN
From Patterson Road north of Franklin to SR 34,construction
was completed in March 2007. (Construction Project No.
EDS-0004-00(989))
OPEN
OPEN
From SR 34 in Heard County south to, a construction contract
was awarded in January 2004. Construction was completed in
December 2007.
(Construction Project No. HPPN-EDS-27(123), P.I. No.
362930-)
US 27 FROM BREMEN IN HARALSON COUNTY
TO SR 54 IN NORTHERN TROUP COUNTY
OPEN
From SR 54 in Troup County south to CR 673 the corridor is
complete and open to traffic (Construction Project No. EDS27(122))
Environmental studies are 29% complete on a new roadway
connector from north of LaGrange at CR 673 south of Beech
ENVIRONMENTAL Creek eastward to I-185 and I-85 (Project ID Nos. 362910-,
310730-).
OPEN
From I-85 in Troup County south through Columbus to the city
of Cusseta in Chattahoochee County, the corridor is complete
and open to traffic via I-185 and SR 520/US 280.
US 27 FROM SR 54 IN NORTHERN TROUP COUNTY
TO I-85 EAST OF LAGRANGE
The US 27 corridor is complete and open to traffic from SR
520/US 280 below Cusseta in Chattahoochee County south to
Lumpkin in Stewart County and around the Lumpkin Bypass.
OPEN
US 27 FROM SR 520 IN CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY
TO LUMPKIN IN STEWART COUNTY
OPEN
South of the Lumpkin Bypass extending 7.8 miles to CR 116/
Luscious Queen Road in Randolph County, (Construction
Project No. EDS-27(173)) construction was completed in
September 2005.
OPEN
From CR 116/Luscious Queen Road extending 8.5 miles to the
Cuthbert Bypass, the construction. (Construction Project No.
EDS-27(158)) is complete and the corridor is open to traffic.
The Cuthbert Bypass is open to traffic.
OPEN
RIGHT OF WAY
ACQUISITION
South of the Cuthbert Bypass extending 7.8 miles to CR 153/
Carnegie Vilulah Road, environmental studies are complete
and right of way plans are completed. Right of way acquisition
is 80% complete. (Project ID No. 422235-) Construction is
proposed in FY 2014.
US 27 FROM LUMPKIN IN STEWART COUNTY
THROUGH RANDOLPH COUNTY
RIGHT OF WAY
ACQUISITION
From CR 153/Carnegie Vilulah Road in Randolph County and
extending 6.8 miles to the Bluffton Bypass in Clay County,
environmental studies are complete. Right of way plans are
completed and acquisition is85% complete. (Project ID No.
422230-) Construction funding has not been identified.
The 2.7 mile long Bluffton Bypass is open to traffic.
OPEN
RIGHT-OF-WAY
ACQUISITION
Between the Bluffton Bypass at the Clay/Early county line and
the Blakely Bypass in Early County (Project ID No. 422220-),
Right-of-way acquisition is 100% complete and Construction
funding has not been identified for this project.
US 27 FROM RANDOLPH COUNTY
THROUGH CLAY COUNTY
TO BLAKELY IN EARLY COUNTY
The Blakely Bypass in Early County is complete and open
to traffic.
OPEN
UNDER
CONSTRUCTION
OPEN
OPEN
From the Blakely Bypass in Early County to the CR 279/
Damascus-Hilton Road at the Miller County line. A
construction contract was awarded in March 2007 (Project
ID No. 422215-). The proposed completion date is Fall
2009.
From CR 279/Damascus-Hilton Road at the Miller County
line south to the west city limits of Colquitt, (Construction
Project No. EDS-0027-00(157)) a construction contract
was awarded in December 2005. Construction was
completed in May 2008.
From northwest of Colquitt through Bainbridge to the
Florida State Line the corridor is complete and open to
traffic.
US 27 FROM BLAKELY IN EARLY COUNTY
THROUGH MILLER COUNTY
GDOT US 27 Fact Sheet, updated July, 2009, Page 5
Fact Sheet
The Governor’s Road
Improvement Program (GRIP)
Definition
The Governor’s Road Improvement Program, commonly referred to as GRIP, is a system of proposed
economic developmental highways in Georgia. GRIP was originally adopted in 1989 by the Georgia General
Assembly. Georgia law defines the following corridors as the GRIP:

Appalachian Developmental Highway
South Georgia Parkway/US 82
US 319
Golden Isles Parkway
Fall Line Freeway
SR 72
Savannah River Parkway
US 19
US 1/SR 17
US 27

US 441
US 84
Sunbelt Parkway/SR 133
Power Alley/US 280
East-West Highway
SR 40
SR 32
SR 125
SR 15
GRIP was initiated in 1989 and originally consisted of 12 corridors with 2,845 miles of roadway, including
113 miles of truck access routes. During the 2001 and 2005 Legislative sessions, the General Assembly added
new routes, including three truck access routes. The current length of the GRIP system has grown to 3,309
miles. The total length will continue to vary as alignments, including bypasses and shifts, are determined
through the engineering process.
Purpose
Economic development highways traditionally receive strong support in Georgia. The purpose of the GRIP
system explains why :
Connectivity in Rural Georgia: GRIP will connect 95% of Georgia cities with a population of
2,500 or more to the Interstate System and ensure that 98% of all areas in the state will be within 20
miles of a four-lane road.

Provide opportunities for growth: Several studies have provided evidence that GRIP fosters
economic development.

Provide effective and efficient transportation for the growing statewide population
Safer travel in rural areas: Accidents occur three times more often on 2-lane highways than on
multi-lane divided highways – especially on corridors with the higher travel volumes.

GDOT GRIP System Fact Sheet, updated July, 2009 , Page 1
Current GRIP Corridor Statistics
GRIP CORRIDOR
Appalachian Developmental
Highw ay
South Georgia Parkw ay/US 82
COMPLETE OR
TOTAL
UNDER
LENGTH CONSTRUCTION
(m iles)
(m iles)
COMPLETE OR
UNDER
CONSTRUCTION
(percentage)
CORRIDOR STATUS
REMAINING
COST TO
COMPLETE
(m illions)
60
58
97%
Complete
$0.0
262
262
100%
$0.0
US 319
72
72
100%
Golden Isles Parkw ay
168
168
100%
Fall Line Freew ay
215
178
83%
SR 72
45
20
44%
Savannah River Parkw ay
156
156
100%
US 19
194
194
100%
US 1/SR 17
331
157
47%
US 27
352
304
86%
US 441
371
196
53%
US 84
259
235
91%
Sunbelt Parkw ay/SR 133
66
0
0%
Pow er Alley/US 280 (active)
27
0
0%
Pow er Alley/US 280 (inactive)
177
0
0%
SR 32 (active)
44
0
0%
SR 32 (inactive)
SR 40
East-West Highw ay
SR 15
SR 125
145
29
169
149
22
13
13
0
0
4
9%
45%
0%
0%
18%
Complete
Complete Engineering
Active Construction
Complete Engineering
Active Construction
Active Engineering and
Construction
Construction
Construction
Construction
Construction
Construction
Construction
Construction
Active Engineering
Active Engineering on
27 miles only
No Activity
Active Engineering on
44 miles only
No Activity
Active Engineering
No Activity
No Activity
No Activity
2485
2000
80%
$4,369.2
2651
2013
76%
$5,613.5
3313
2030
61%
$11,806.8
Subtotals for Original 1989 GRIP
Corridors:
Subtotals for Active &
Com plete GRIP Corridors:
Grand Totals for all GRIP
Corridors:
$0.0
$0.0
$474.2
$221.8
$0.0
$0.0
$1,434.8
$775.9
$1,312.3
$150.2
$499.1
$254.0
$2,099.0
$405.6
$1,645.7
$85.6
$657.1
$1,511.1
$280.4
Meeting the Challenge
GDOT is striving to complete the construction of the GRIP System. A strategy is in place that recognizes the
complexity of each of the three phases of project development:
Engineering (including environmental studies)
Right of way acquisition
Construction
These phases are not generally scheduled for completion in the same year, and in most cases a phase takes
several years to complete. Another consideration in scheduling each phase is the availability of funds. A
multiple-year funding program to accomplish the planning, design, right of way and construction of the GRIP
System is based on these considerations and the past funding history for GRIP projects.
Contact:
Director of Preconstruction – 404-631-1519 or Genetha Rice-Singleton, Assistant Director of Preconstruction – 404-631-1522
GDOT GRIP System Fact Sheet, updated July, 2009 , Page 2
SUBSECTION
Georgia Rail System
Chattanooga
Operating
HR
T
Tate
Commerce
Buford
Athens
Atlanta
Carrollton
GRWR
Jonesboro
Senoia
Griffin
N
Tennille
GC
R
Dublin
GC
Kirby
R
Vidalia
GS
WR
GSWR
Cedar
Creek
R
W
GS
Dawson
Cuthbert
Cordele
G
Smithville
White
House
Sasser
HOG
GS
Helena
R
GSW
Ocilla
Moultrie
RR
VR
Clyattville
Office of Intermodal Programs
Last Updated: May 5, 2005
Visit us at: WWW.DOT.STATE.GA.US
Or Search for us online, enter: “GDOT RAIL”
Nahunta
Waresboro
Waycross
Valdosta
GI
Brunswick
TM
Dupont
Folkston
Quitman
Metcalf
SMWR
Fargo
Moniac
FCRD
GF
RR
Coolidge
Thomasville
Nashville
Adel
Everett
Pearson
GF
Sparks
GFRR
R
Bainbridge
GFR
R
GS W
R
Lynn
Willacoochee
GF
RR
Colquitt
Saffold
Riceboro
Douglas
RR
Camilla
M
GIT
Jesup
Alma
R
GFR
Hilton
GF
R
CIR
CG
Surrency
Wiggins
Tifton
SAPT
Richmond Hill
Hazlehurst
Sylvester
GFRR
Savannah
Hester
Rochelle
Albany
Arlington
Pembroke
HOG
Fitzgerald
W
R
Claxton
GCR
OT
Americus
HO
Georgetown
Vienna
Ardmore
GD
Richland
Preston
GM
R
Statesboro
Metter
Hawkinsville
Omaha
HOG
Sylvania
Dover
Montezuma
Cusseta
Millen
Swainsboro
Cochran
GSWR
Midville
G
Wrightsville
Perry
R
Wadley
R
Warner
Robins
GM
LW
GM
Fort Valley
Louisville
Sandersville
Mogul
Roberta
Columbus
W
R
Waynesboro
Milledgeville
Gordon
Macon
Junction
City
Fortson
Mahrt
Wrens
Wayside
Thomaston
Manchester
R
SW
GS
Sparta
SA
Durand
Pine
Mtn.
G
Monticello
Barnesville
GSWR
Greenville
Augusta
Hephzibah
Eatonton
Rover
Allie
Camak
Warrenton
Machen
Newnan
West
Point
Barnett
McDonough
Wansley
LaGrange
Washington
Madison
Covington
RS
OR
Union
City
Bishop
R
Bremen
Social
Circle
GM
FC
R
Monroe
HO
Austell
Elberton
ABR
Marietta
* Mainline is defined as a route
that has 15 or more trains per day
on it. GDOT is not responsible
for the accuracy of train per day
data, these are estimates only.
HR
T
Center
Winder
Elizabeth
Rockmart
Thin Lines are low density lines
Hartwell
C
G N RR
Cedartown
Bowersville HRT
Lula
Gainesville
Canton
Cartersville
Thick Lines are Mainlines
GRWR
Rome
Note: Line Thickness
Toccoa
Jasper
Calhoun
GWR
CC
KY
Summerville
Lyerly
Shortlines
Ellijay
GNRR
LaFayette
Shortline Railroad Name
ABR Athens Branch
CGR Chattahoochee & Gulf
CIRR Chattahoochee Industrial
CCKY Chattooga & Chickamauga
FCRD First Coast Railroad
FCR
Fulton County Railway
GCR Georgia Central Railroad
GDOT Georgia Dept of Transportation
GFRR Georgia & Florida Railway
GMR Georgia Midlands Railroad
GNRR Georgia Northeastern
GSWR Georgia Southwestern
GWRC Georgia Woodlands
GRWR Great Walton Railroad
GITM Golden Isle Terminal
HOG Heart of Georgia
HRT Hartwell
LW
Louisville & Wadley
RSOR Riceboro Southern
SAN Sandersville
SAPT Savannah Port Terminal
SM
St. Mary’s
SMWR St. Mary’s West Railway
Valdosta Railway
VR
Norfolk Southern
Blue Ridge
Chatsworth
White Path
Dalton
Hedges
Mineral Bluff
HOG
CCK
Y
McCaysville
Inactive
CSX
Kingsland
St. George
Seals
Kings Bay
SM
St. Mary’s
N
Chattooga & Chickamauga Short Line
SUBSECTION
Section VI
Automotive Manufacturing in the Southeast
GEORGIA: The Epicenter of Growth in the Southeast Auto Corridor
GEORGIA’S AUTO INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT
Home to 230+ automotive-related manufacturing companies
that employ nearly 52,000 workers, Georgia sits at the heart
of the Southeast’s 330,000 automotive-related labor force.
Georgia’s Top 10 Automotive Related
Employers
Dalton
Rome
75
Gainesville
Company
85
Athens
20
Kia North America
2,500
Blue Bird Corp. ( 3 Locations)
1,800
Atlanta
Augusta
20
Over the last five years, 28 automotive manufacturing companies
have announced plans to locate or expand in Georgia.
Number of
Employees
85
Macon
Columbus
SI Corp. (Shaw Industries)
1,750
The Timken Co. ( 3 Locations)
1,303
Club Car Inc.
1,200
Yamaha Motor Mfg. Corp.
1,200
E-Z-GO
1,100
Honda Motor Co. ( 2 Locations)
1,000
Johnson Controls ( 5 Locations)
964
Freudenburg - NOK (2 Locations)
810
16
These new companies are creating more than 10,000 jobs and are
supplying customers all over the Southeast and the world.
Savannah
75
Albany
Access to state-of-the-art technology and innovation at the state’s
leading engineering schools and access to the nation’s fastest-growing
port in Savannah, helps drive productivity and expansion in the industry.
95
Brunswick
Valdosta
Source: Georgia Power Community & Economic
Development Automotive Database
Why Georgia is Right for the Automotive Industry
The right location for getting product to market -- At the center of the
thriving Southeastern Automotive Corridor, prime manufacturing sites in Georgia are
within hours, or even minutes of the region’s OEMs.
The right people for the job -- Workers are highly skilled and have an
outstanding work ethic. Former Ford and GM Assembly Plants were frequently
recognized by J.D. Power and others for productivity and efficiency.
The right worker training -- Georgia’s QuickStart Program is internationally
recognized for providing complimentary state-of-the-art customized training for
Georgia’s workers.
The right technology and support -- With 140 world-class colleges, universities
and technical schools providing the highest caliber graduates and research centers, Georgia keeps
its automotive manufacturers at the leading edge of innovation and productivity.
The right transportation alternatives -- Superior highway system, modern ports,
extensive rail system and the world’s busiest airport, keep Georgia-made products flowing to customers. The Port of Savannah, is the fastest-growing in the U.S. with 70%
of trade with Asia. Brunswick’s Colonel’s Island facility is the 6th largest auto port in the U.S.
The right attitude for business -- By offering incentives that sustantially reduce
a company’s operating costs, Georgia ranks as one the nation’s top pro-business states.
Georgia has the second lowest
union memebership in the U.S.
and is a right to work state.
GEORGIA POWER COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – YOUR PARTNER IN BUSINESS
© GEORGIA POWER, 2009
The Booming Southeastern Auto Corridor
Georgia is at the heart of the booming Southeastern Automotive Corridor and is a major
economic driver of the region.
In West Point, Georgia, construction is progressing on a new Kia assembly plant that is scheduled
to begin production in late 2009. Kia’s decision to locate in Georgia is having an electrifying impact
on the region. In Georgia alone, twelve suppliers have announced new facilities that will support the
West Point OEM. To date, Kia and its suppliers have brought nearly 6,200 new jobs to Georgia.
BUSINESS FACILITIES MAGAZINE
“Top States for Automotive
Manufacturing Growth”
1. Indiana
Nine suppliers have announced new locations across the state line in Alabama. Fourteen existing
2. Alabama
Hyundai suppliers are expanding operations to supply the Kia facility as well.
3. Kentucky
4. Missouri
5. California
Earlier this year, Volkswagen announced plans to build a new assembly plant in Chattanooga, just
6. GEORGIA
ten miles over the Georgia - Tennessee state line. Georgia communities are working to assist suppliers
7. Texas
who hope to locate near the new VW facility, while skilled workers in North Georgia look forward to
potentially becoming employees.
8. South Carolina
9. Mississippi
10. Virginia
Source: Business Facilities magazine, 7.2007
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Kia Success Stories : 21 Auto Suppliers, 7300 jobs in 2 states
NEW SUPPLIERS
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
PRODUCT
ALABAMA
Daewon America, Opelika
KwangSung America, Dadeville
Hanil USA, Tallassee
A-Jin USA, Lanett
MP Tech America, Lanett
Daedong Hi-Lex, Lanett
Daeki, Lanett
Cumberland Plastics Systems, Auburn
SMI Automotive, Auburn
Sejin Alabama, Dadeville
70
150
92
200
250
103
80
50
50
130
Suspension bars and coils
Plastic hoses and sun visors
Tubes for brake and power steering fluid
Metal stamping
Plastic molds and precision parts
Door hardware systems
Air cleaners, canisters, fuel filters, air elements
Injection molded products
Small stamped auto parts
Injection molded products, vehicle spoilers, etc.
GEORGIA
Daehan Solutions, Harris County
Dongwon Metals, Meriwether County
Daelim, Troup County
Johnson Controls, Harris County
Mobis, Troup County
Pretty Products, Troup County
Sewon Precision, Troup County
Sejong, Troup County
Glovis, Troup County
Power Tech, Troup County
Kyungshim, Troup County
300
300
75
300
600
130
700
250
355
600
70
NVH products and interior components
Door frames, side impact beams, roof molding
Plastic interior trim parts
Automotive seating
Front-end, front-rolling chassis modules
Floor mats
Stamped components and decorative trim
Muffler and exhaust systems
Intergrated logistics
Transmissions
Wiring harnesses
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