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MONROE COUNTY, GEORGIA

THE MIDDLE OF EVERYWHERE

Monroe County, Georgia

Monroe County provides a kinder, gentler way of life and a safe place to grow a business and a family. Monroe County welcomes you to build a business and a life and the Development Authority of Monroe County stands ready to help. More Opportunity, More Community, More Livability, More Balance, More to Life in Monroe!

Area: 398 mi²
Founded: 1826
Population: 28,712 (2021)
Unemployment rate: 2.5% (Nov 2022)
Congressional district: 8th
Largest city: Forsyth
Cities: Forsyth, Juliette, Culloden, Bolingbroke, Smarr

Monroe County pulls from a labor pool of over 231,000 employees from Central Georgia.

  • Centrally located in the state of Georgia
  • 59 miles (50 minutes) to the Atlanta International Airport
  • 188 miles (2 hr 30 minutes) to Savannah port
  • 30 miles to Macon Regional Airport
  • Norfolk Southern Railroad

Location

Monroe County is in the middle of everywhere with close proximity to I-75, I-675, I-285 and I-16.

Quality of Life

The beautiful countryside offering the residents a subtropical climate and a great place to raise a family.

Education

Monroe County Schools ranks 9th in Georgia school systems with a high school graduation rate of 91%

Film Industry

Georgia is a leading film destination. Monroe County has a variety of unique locations already featured in several films.

Economic Data

As one of Georgia’s fastest growing areas, Monroe County , Georgia is a great location for new, existing and expanding businesses.

Featured Properties

Monroe County offers properties for a diverse variety of industries and businesses.

Doing Business

Monroe County serves many industries and welcomes new industries to the booming area in Middle Georgia

Existing Industries

Latest News & Updates

City agrees to help if Fortune 500 firm goes to Indian Springs park

City agrees to help if Fortune 500 firm goes to Indian Springs park

Forsyth agreed to share the cost of relocating electricity (up to $30,000) with Monroe County Development Authority for a business if the business decides to locate in the Indian Springs business park. The decision was made after a presentation by Development Authority executive director Joyce White and board chair Tom Baugh to Forsyth City Council on Jan. 17.

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I hope it has a mobile order lane like Bass Rd because it's the best 👍

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The Development Authority of Monroe County is proud to partner with Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG) in selling ECG 12 acres in the Indian Springs Business Park. ECG will build a training facility on this property complete with outdoor training courses as well as inside classrooms. Pictured here are Forsyth City Council-member Chris Hewett, City Council-member Mike Dodd, Mayor Eric Wilson, President & CEO of ECG, Walter West, Development Authority President, Joyce White and Monroe County Commission Chair, Greg Tapley. Here, we were taking a moment to celebrate ECG closing on their new property, and we are looking forward to seeing ECG build and will be cheering them on! ... See MoreSee Less

The Development Authority of Monroe County is proud to partner with Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG) in selling ECG 12 acres in the Indian Springs Business Park.  ECG will build a training facility on this property complete with outdoor  training courses as well as inside classrooms.  Pictured here are Forsyth City Council-member Chris Hewett, City Council-member Mike Dodd, Mayor Eric Wilson,  President & CEO of ECG, Walter West, Development Authority President, Joyce White and Monroe County Commission Chair, Greg Tapley.  Here, we were taking a moment to celebrate ECG closing on their new property, and we are looking forward to seeing ECG build and will be cheering them on!

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Whoot Whoot! Great things happening❤️

I was in and out of the new Driver License facility in less than 5 minutes with my new driver’s license on the way! Come to Forsyth, Monroe County, for excellent service in a brand new, beautiful DDS facility. ... See MoreSee Less

I was in and out of the new Driver License facility in less than 5 minutes with my new driver’s license on the way!  Come to Forsyth, Monroe County,  for excellent service in a brand new, beautiful DDS facility.

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John Snyder Miranda Snyder it’s coming!!!

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Good things can happen when people work together. The Development Authority of Monroe County partnered with the Department of Driver Services to build a new Driver License facility and today we were able to celebrate together the grand opening of this beautiful facility. The new driver’s license facility is located on Industrial Park Road and currently is getting people through the entire process in less than 30 minutes. Thank you to all who came out to help the Development Authority celebrate this beautiful facility today. ... See MoreSee Less

Good things can happen when people work together.  The  Development  Authority of Monroe County partnered with the Department of Driver  Services to build a new Driver License facility and today we were able to celebrate together the grand opening of this beautiful facility.  The new driver’s license facility is located on Industrial Park Road and currently is getting people through the entire process in less than 30 minutes. Thank you to all who came out to help the Development Authority celebrate this beautiful facility today.Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

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Do they do CDL licenses?

🎉 We couldn't be more thrilled about our new location in your thriving county! 🚙 💨 Big thanks to your team for partnering with us to make this happen. Together, we're ensuring smoother processes and happier drivers! 🙌 #CommunityPartners #ThankYou #DDSCares

Congratulations!

Monroe County Day at the State Capitol was a great day for Monroe County. Thank you Senator John Kennedy for your hospitality and thank you Lt. Governor Jones for welcoming our group onto the Senate floor. We also enjoyed Representative Dale Washburn and Representative Clint Crowe joining us for lunch. Thank you to Hugh Sosebee for your arranging all and for a wonderful lunch! ... See MoreSee Less

Monroe County Day at the State Capitol was a great day for Monroe County. Thank you Senator John Kennedy for your hospitality and thank you Lt. Governor Jones for welcoming our group onto the Senate floor.   We also enjoyed Representative Dale Washburn and Representative Clint Crowe joining us for lunch.  Thank you to Hugh Sosebee for your arranging all and for a wonderful lunch!

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Maybe this site is only fit for making mud pies today, but pretty soon, CFA will be making Chick-fil-A sandwiches!Image attachment

I think today might be a good day to try for my CDL license at the new Dept. Of Driver Services facility on Industrial Park Road in the City of Forsyth! They are open for business! ... See MoreSee Less

I think today might  be a good day to try for my CDL license at the new Dept. Of Driver Services facility on Industrial Park Road in the City of Forsyth! They are open for business!
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