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Economic Development
Road contruction, Photo by: Misuzu Allen
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Economic

Development

Military+Diverse Industry Fuels Robins Region’s

Long-Term Growth

ince Robins Air Force 2018, Forbes.com ranked Warner Robins as • PRIME LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION •
Base was established one of the “best small places for business Traveling in the Robins Region has never
in 1942, the city and and careers.” With a 96 percent employment
surrounding region rate, the majority of the area’s labor force is been easier. In the central-most part of the
have experienced stable employed at Robins Air Force Base or at major state, there is easy access to I-75 and the I-16
S growth and industrial manufacturing companies such as Graphic junction in Macon, and other major highways,
progress. While the Air Force Base is still a Packaging, Northrop Grumman, Perdue Farms, convenient shuttle services, and proximity to
major economic contributor to the area, and Frito-Lay, Inc., to name a few. several airports to get you wherever you’re
there are other factors such as a highly going and fast.
The relatively low cost of living in the
trained workforce, an outstanding quality For air travel, both commercial and private
Robins Region is another reason the area’s
of life, and a strong affinity for community flights are available. The Middle Georgia
population has experienced significant growth
togetherness that entices businesses and Regional Airport, located four miles north
in the last decade. With a cost of living that is
individuals to settle here. Thanks to the of Warner Robins, connects to domestic
stability of the region, numerous cultural, 9 percent lower than the U.S. average and a and international jet service at Baltimore/
recreational, and economic opportunities median home cost that is nearly 30 percent Washington International Thurgood Marshall
have developed and the cities are filled lower than the national average, it is easier and Airport via Contour Airlines.
with abounding advancements and rising more affordable than ever to find your dream Georgia has two modern, deep-water
populations. It’s no wonder the Robins home in the Robins Region. Atlantic Ocean ports in Savannah and
Region is recognized as one of the best The Robins Region is consistently Brunswick. The nearest navigable river is the
places to raise a family. known for its quality of life and small-town Chattahoochee River with a public barge
There is always room for advancement, feel. Connected by patriotism, community dock in Columbus. The Robins Region is
including major educational, personal, and togetherness, and family values, the Robins serviced by Norfolk-Southern for freight rail
professional development opportunities. Region may continue to grow in size, but will service in the area.
The Robins Region is one of the most always stay close to the small-town roots with See page 88 for more about the Robins
rapidly growing areas in Georgia, and in which it was founded. Regions’ transportation infrastructure.

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