Savannah and Southern Georgia Area Industrial Real Estate
Industrial Buildings, Sites, Development & Incentives in Southern Georgia
Who We Are
The Development Authority
The Screven County Development Authority is a government agency responsible for promoting economic development in Screven County, Georgia, USA. Development authorities work to attract new businesses, industries, and investments to their community, as well as support the growth and retention of existing businesses. We do this through development of industrial properties in Screven County and providing incentives to attract and help new industry locate to the community.
Our goals are to provide a high functioning, sustainable local economy and high quality of life for our residents and corporate citizens. That is why we love jobs!
Why Screven County?
- Transportation Infrastructure: Screven County is strategically located in southeastern Georgia.
- Access to Ports: It is approximately 1 hour (55.5 miles) to the Georgia Ports Authority gates from Sylvania following Georgia Highway 21.
- Workforce: Screven County has access to a labor force (>90,000 in Labor Draw Area) and training available through Ogeechee Technical College and Georgia’s QuickStart programs.
- Cost of Living: The cost of living in Screven County, compared to more urban areas, is much lower.
- Business-Friendly Environment: Screven County has made job creation a primary objective.
- Infrastructure and Utilities: The availability of essential infrastructure, such as water, electricity, and high-speed internet, is essential for industrial operations, and Screven County has these in place.
- Quality of Life: Screven County and Sylvania are located mid-way between, and one hour drive time from the cities of Savannah and Augusta, Georgia offering ease of access to an abundance of historical, cultural, educational, and retail opportunities. The city of Statesboro, home to Georgia Southern University is less than 30 minutes away.
- Government Incentives: Screven County offers highly competitive incentives including tax incentives, grants, and workforce training programs. Screven County is also a “Tier 1” county that provides the highest level of State statutory incentives including Job Tax Credits, Port Tax Credits and more.
- Community Support: Local communities and governments in Screven County are supportive of industrial development and can provide resources and partnerships to facilitate growth.
- Environmental Considerations: Screven County welcomes industry focused on their environmental impacts.
Our Services
The Screven County Development Authority performs a wide range of industrial development activities, from developing industrial parks and building spec buildings to site selection services and incentives provision. Located on major highways between Augusta and Savannah, Georgia we are well situated to help with your industrial project.