Business Life...
 “Made in Lumpkin County” products include automotive components and systems, insulated protective outerwear, carpet textiles, portable restrooms, landscaping products, pet supplies, cabinetry, electrical switches, shutters and blinds and more. Lumpkin supports this diverse industrial base and continues to attract new business with key assets nearly every business looks for in a community:
- proximity to a vast transportation network (about 50 miles to Atlanta—a straight shot down GA 400)
- thriving healthcare industry centered around the fully-accredited, 49-bed Chestatee Regional Hospital.
- excellent schools, with most facilities new or recently renovated
- rich post-secondary and workforce training opportunities through the 4,500-student North Georgia College & State University and area technical schools.
 - commuter airport
We offer valuable support tools and services to eligible businesses.
Economic Investment Program
The Development Authority offers attractive incentives for qualified new and existing industry that expands the local tax base and generates new jobs. These incentives are offered on a case-by-case basis, and a basic application initiates the review and consideration process.
Building Programs
As the owner of industrial parks and industrial buildings, the Development Authority can cooperate on various build-to-sell-or-lease opportunities, based on the jobs and investments being created.
Business Facilitation
Personal attention focuses on facilitating the development process for eligible projects. Hands-on assistance and support are available as needed, from any required public input/governmental process to permitting to construction.
Lumpkin County’s 10 Largest Employers
- North Georgia College & State University
- Lumpkin County Board of Education
- Wal-Mart
 - Timken US Corporation
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Mohawk Industries
- Chestatee Regional Hospital
- Southern Switches
- The Louver Shop
- RefrigiWear
- The Home Depot
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