An Electric Cities of Georgia Community
The City of Forsyth is home to three public safety powerhouses and has direct access to busy I-75. Forsyth is only one hour from Hartsfield Jackson International Airport; and three hours from the Port of Savannah via I-16. The City of Forsyth rolls out the red carpet for businesses looking for affordable, productive, non-union labor. Within one hour of state's major cities: Atlanta / Macon & 90 minutes to Columbus.
Pro-Business
- Low Property Tax
- 100% Freeport Inventory Tax Exemption
- Local government incentives/grants
- Cooperative leadership
- Designed opportunity zone tax credits
- "First Step Program" for new businesses
Strategic Location
- 60 Minutes to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (Atlanta)
- 30 Minutes to Middle GA Regional Airport (Macon)
- Direct access to I-75 and multiple state highways
- 3 Hours via I-16 to Port of Savannah
- 5 Days by truck to anywhere in the U.S.
- Rail service
Great Lifestyle
- Growing economy
- Lake Juliette and Rum Creek wildlife management area
- High Falls State Park
- Cohesive community planning
- Cultural and recreational activities
- Vibrant Historic downtown
- Public Safety Capital of Georgia (GPSTC)
- New Arts Facility
- Historic antebellum mansions and affordable workforce homes
- Access to urban culture and small town lifestyle
- Monroe County Hospital
- Beautiful wood and farm lands
Educational Resources
- Local satellite campuses of Middle Georgia State University & Central Georgia Technical College
- Gordon College nearby
- Mercer University nearby
- One hour to multiple Atlanta Universities
Cody Ellis
Economic Development Director
cellis@cityofforsyth.com
478-994-7747