Southern Georgia Industrial Sites
We help businesses find the best combination of incentives and real estate locations for success in southern Georgia.
About Appling County
Proud Home of Georgia's Nuclear Power Industry!
The Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, located in Baxley was Georgia’s first nuclear-powered electric generating station and is one of three nuclear facilities in the Southern Company System. Unit 1 began commercial operation in 1975. More than 800 people oversee the plant’s operations 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
About Us
Located in the heart of the Southeast, Appling County is central to multiple ports and Savannah industrial/distribution hubs. At the intersection of two major four-laned US Highways, Appling County is a great location for access to interstates, rail, and ports. Centrally located between three interstates in southern Georgia, our community easily serves as a hub for distribution in the South and South East. The Development Authority of Appling County and our existing industry invite you to explore Baxley and Appling County as an option for your south Georgia industrial project. As the industrial recruitment entity, we encourage you to consider locating in our area. Our industrial sites are competitive, strategically located, ready for your project. Contact us today for site and community information (912) 367-7731.
Our Services
As the local economic development organization for Appling County, we provide industrial development, site selection and community development services to attract and retain industry and commerce. We offer industrial sites and buildings ready for projects of all sizes.
Leadership
Our team is led by experienced and knowledgeable economic development professionals, industry leaders and elected officials who are dedicated to achieving the best possible results for our community, existing industries and prospective industries. We work together as a community to provide a seamless and stress-free experience.
Baxley
The City of Baxley, Georgia is located in Appling County in the southeastern part of Georgia. Rich farm and timber lands as well as numerous lakes, streams and rivers comprise the geography of the region. As the county seat, Baxley is the largest city in the county and serves as the employment, commercial and medical hub for the area. As many of today's cities become more and more crowded, filled with strangers and traffic jams, Baxley has succeeded in managing its growth to provide its citizens with all the amenities of a large town without all the hassles!
Education and Workforce Development
Appling County values education and invests in the resources to insure our residents are work-ready and prepared for the future. The Appling County Public School District provides exceptional K-12 instruction, the Southern Pines College and Career Academy prepares high school students for career-readiness and our Coastal Pines Technical College campus provides career training for all ages.
Our Board Members
Our Board Members represent industry, education, local government, utilities and all aspects of our community. These volunteers go above and beyond to make Appling County a thriving and successful community.
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