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? Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC), rated #1 in Georgia for Overall
Hospital Care, Women’s Health, Cardiac Care, Heart Failure Treatment
and Stroke Care by CareChex, a national healthcare ratings organization,
has expanded its footprint, capacity and investment in the Barrow
Community with the purchase of the Barrow Regional Medical Center.
? In 2015, NGMC Barrow generated $68,721,154 in revenue for the local and
state economies; provided more than $5 million in uncompensated care;
and sustained 542 full-time jobs throughout the region and state.
? Chateau Elan Winery & Resort completed renovations to the Winery
and Conference Center, as well as, completed construction of a 95 key
Chateau styled Hampton Inn & Suites. The total capital investment was
$27 million and created an additional 35 jobs.
? Republic Services, Oak Grove Landfill and MasEnergy, Inc.,
developed $11 million in capital investments in green energy
production at Oak Grove Landfill.
? Barrow County has had over 25 companies interested in the
Barrow Community from Site Selectors, CEOs, and State
Project Managers, with 8 of those completing site visits in
Auburn, Braselton, Statham, Winder and Park 53 Industrial &
Technology Complex. Topics will include:
? Barrow County's unemployment rate continues to decrease • Center of Innovation for Logistics Resources
from 4.5% in 2015 to 4.4% in 2016. • Northeast Georgia Logistics Snapshot
• Georgia Port Authority and Harbor Deepening Updates
POPULATION & HOUSING
? The Kiplinger Report identified Barrow County as one of the exurbs
where the next stages of population growth will occur, outpacing big
cities and conventional suburbs.
? In 2016, Barrow County and its municpalities issued 412 new single-
family home permits with home values increasing by 9.8% from
2015 Barrow County’s population grew by 8.7% from 2010-2015 The Georgia Club, a master planned golf community in
and by 2.3% in 2016 to a total of 77,126. Statham, is located on 600 plus acres conveniently located
along University Parkway between Winder and Athens.
? Barrow County’s population grew by 8.7% from 2010-2015 and by
2.3% in 2016 to an estimated total of 77,126.
? Regional and National builders continue to pursue single family lots
in Barrow and its municipalities.
? Premier master planned housing developments, like Chateau Elan
Winery & Resort and the Georgia Club which offer executive
housing, golf and amenities, continue to thrive.
? Essential workforce housing and move up housing products are
readily available and continue to provide options for those who
choose to call Barrow home.
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