Employers that offer a minimum of 10 jobs, Crawford County offers $2,500 per job created.

Freeport Exemption:

Crawford County offers 100% Freeport Exemption of ad valorem tax on all business inventory as defined by Georgia law. The law offers manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and warehouse operations an attractive inventory tax exemption on three classes of property:
*Manufacturer’s raw materials and goods-in-process
*Finished goods held by the original manufacturer
*finished goods held by distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturers destined for out-of-state shipment.

Work Force Training

Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), Crawford Center, is located just outside the city of Roberta on Highway 128. The college serves students in Crawford and neighboring counties. The center offers adult learning courses for students to achieve their GED, Certificate and Diploma Programs and Continuing Education Programs.

CGTC is committed to helping Crawford County grow and build a Work Ready force. The school has partnered with the state and offers the Georgia Work Ready Certificate Program and Quick Start workforce development. CGTC will work with businesses locating to the area by designing a custom program to train employees for the skills required to make your business successful.

Current credited programs that are offered are:

• Business Office Technology
• Industrial Preparation
• Patient Care Training
• Cosmetology
• Cabinet Making Fundamentals
• Small Engine Repair 
  
  

Crawford County saw the potential of helping new businesses in 1991; our incubator is the oldest Incubator Project in the United States.

Crawford County Development Center

Our business incubator is located in Crawford County on Highway 341 North. Within our office, new businesses can rent space for a moderate price.

Call us we will be glad to talk with you about renting space in our building.

Contact:
Carol Jackson, Office Manager
478 836-3497