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Alma-Bacon County, Georgia

   Georgia is the fourth fastest growing state in the United States and is centrally located in the Southeast market, which is projected to be the fastest growing region in the 21st Century. Alma-Bacon County is located on the Coastal Plains of Southeast Georgia, approximately four hours south of Atlanta, one hour west of Brunswick and the Golden Isles, and two hours north of Jacksonville, Florida. A central geographical location and relatively inexpensive land makes Alma-Bacon County an ideal location for industry and homes.

   A casual, easygoing community, with no traffic congestion or urban sprawl, provides the environment for a simplified way of living with easy access to urban amenities. A wide range of healthcare options is available since Bacon County has a hospital with 18 physicians practicing in 14 specialties. Bacon County also offers ample opportunity for education with four public schools, a technical college, and several other colleges within 30 miles.

   The economy of Bacon County has its roots in agriculture. It is known as the “Blueberry Capital of Georgia” with over 2500 acres in commercial production. Also being produced is a combination of timber, tobacco, peanuts, corn, cotton, soybeans, produce, livestock, poultry and eggs. In addition to agriculture, Bacon County offers a broad industrial and commercial base with available land and buildings for continued growth.