Regional Advantages
Georgia incentives, a proven megasite model and a regional innovation corridor.
By the numbers
- Partner counties
- 3Macon-Bibb, Peach and Houston
- Freeport classes
- 4state inventory classes exempt in Peach County
- Corridor counties
- 11in the Middle Georgia Innovation Corridor
- Megasite models
- 2Bryan County and Stanton Springs North
Incentives and taxes
Georgia and Peach County offer credits and exemptions that lower the cost of a large project.
Credit amounts depend on the county's annual tier ranking and on the project. Check current figures with the state before relying on a number.
- Job Tax CreditA state income tax credit for businesses in eligible sectors that create a minimum number of new full-time jobs. Requirements vary by county tier, which the Georgia Department of Community Affairs ranks every year.
- Quality Jobs Tax CreditA higher credit when the new jobs pay well above the county's average wage.
- Investment Tax CreditA credit for qualifying capital investment in manufacturing and telecommunications support facilities.
- Port Tax Credit BonusAn added credit tied to growth in cargo through a Georgia port, paired with the job or investment credit.
- Georgia tax credits (opens in a new tab)Georgia Department of Economic Development.
- Georgia Job Tax Credit (opens in a new tab)Georgia Department of Community Affairs: requirements and county tiers.
- Georgia Department of Revenue (opens in a new tab)Current tax rates and forms.
Freeport
Peach County exempts business inventory from property tax.
Georgia counties may exempt qualifying business inventory from property tax through a local vote. Peach County has adopted the exemption, and the Peach County Development Authority reports that it covers all four state inventory classes in full. Companies apply each year with the county tax assessors. Confirm the details with the county before relying on them.
- Freeport exemption (opens in a new tab)Georgia Department of Revenue.
Georgia's megasite record
Regional joint development authorities have positioned Georgia megasites before.
Investment and job figures for these projects are public and change as projects expand. See the announcing agencies for current numbers.
- Bryan County megasiteThe Savannah Harbor-Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority helped position the site chosen by Hyundai Motor Group.
- Stanton Springs NorthThe Joint Development Authority of Jasper, Morgan, Newton and Walton counties represented the site chosen by Rivian.
Innovation corridor
The Middle Georgia Innovation Corridor links industry, researchers and educators in the Robins Air Force Base region.
The corridor is a regional initiative to grow technology, advanced manufacturing and digital innovation across 11 Middle Georgia counties, with Robins Air Force Base as its anchor and a focus on areas such as artificial intelligence and robotics.
- Middle Georgia Innovation Corridor (opens in a new tab)Initiative website.
Progress through innovation
“Technology doesn’t just change the world; it empowers us to build a better one.”
In their own words, residents and employers explain why they choose to live, innovate and build their futures in Middle Georgia.
- Watch the video (opens in a new tab)Opens on YouTube, a separate company with its own privacy policy.
Which incentives fit your project?
The Authority can connect you with the state and county contacts who calculate them.