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Economic Development

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Federal Opportunity Zone
Tier 1 Incentives
HUBZone
New Market Tax Credits

A Strong Coffee is Why Douglas is a Top Choice

B eautiful parks. High quality is Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers
Two miles south of the City of Douglas
healthcare. Outstanding schools.
Airport (DQH) which has embarked upon
Coffee County holds significant
appeal for business executives its capital improvement plan for expansion “
seeking to relocate and who desire to in services to accommodate an increasingly
ensure a high quality of life for employees. progressive Coffee County economy. “
South Georgia’s “friendliest airport” has two
Off to Market courtesy vehicles that pilots and guests can
We are a regional commercial and reserve for getting to and from the airport. We have booming industries,
employment hub in a predominantly rural Douglas-Coffee County Veterans Park a thriving downtown, and new
part of the state, but with more than 288,000 is adjacent to Mickey Greer Terminal and developments every day it seems.
workers within a one-hour drive. honors each branch of military service. The I have so enjoyed watching this city
Coffee County is in the heart of South- personalized brick pedestrian corridor is a grow and become a hot spot for new
Central Georgia, between four interstates, lasting salute to the men and women who development. I am thankful for a
which makes it ideal for distribution centers have served their country. place that is willing to embrace the
and manufacturers. Plus, our proximity Our community is home to nearly 175 change that will improve this city and
to CSX Rail and international airports in manufacturing firms and nearly 700 service economy for years to come.
Jacksonville, FL and Atlanta, GA connects us firms that include shopping, dining, hotels, Savannah Holliday
to the global marketplace. and professional services. Premium Waters
We are close to deep seaports, the We are rich in industry: chemicals, food
closest in Savannah, Jacksonville, and distribution and manufacturing, poultry, and
Brunswick. Beyond those, there are farming. You may recognize household
Charleston, Mobile, Tampa, and even names in some of our local industries, such
New Orleans. continued on page 14

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