About Northwest Georgia
This 15-county region in the northwest corner of Georgia is home to the state’s first inland terminal, a powerful logistics rail gateway to and from the Port of Savannah. Operated by CSX and the Georgia Ports Authority, it serves as an economic development boon for the state and entire southeast U.S. while removing an estimated 50,000 trucks from local highways each year.
Region 1 is steeped in history, outdoor life and leisure activities. From Gibbs Garden in Ball Ground, historic Berry College in Rome, and Chickamauga National Military Park in Ft. Oglethorpe, to historic Blue Ridge in Fannin County and the Booth Western Museum in Cartersville, this unique area offers abundant business opportunity in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Northwest Georgia
15 Counties Strong

has some college or a degree

at Berry College, the world's largest college campus

making this region the Carpet Capital of the World
GDEcD shows off Northwest Georgia to International VIPs
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News
July 24, 2025 Pilgrim’s to Build New Prepared Foods Facility, Creating 630 New Jobs in Walker County
ATLANTA – July 24, 2025 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s leading food companies, will invest $400 million...

October 31, 2024 Gov. Kemp: SOLARCYCLE Accelerates Plans for Polk County Operation
ATLANTA—October 31, 2024—Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will accelerate its expansion into Polk County to meet...

September 13, 2024 Gov. Kemp Celebrates Top State for Business Ranking at Workforce Summit
ATLANTA – September 13, 2024 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today delivered the keynote address at the second annual Governor's Workforce Summit, during which he announced...
