Region 6

Explore Middle Georgia

At the center of Georgia’s story.

Cherry trees in bloom lining a path in Macon, Georgia — International Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon

International Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon

At Georgia’s core

Where heritage, industry, and community connect

Middle Georgia sits at the center of the state, where a rich cultural legacy meets manufacturing, agriculture, and military service. From Macon’s Indigenous and music heritage to Robins Air Force Base, the region drives opportunity and growth in the heart of the Peach State.

11 counties strong

Middle Georgia

6,900+ acres

Georgia’s largest industrial complex at Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins

(Robins Air Force Base)

300,000

Yoshino cherry trees bloom during Macon’s International Cherry Blossom Festival

(Visit Macon)

64 years

Milledgeville served as Georgia’s capital (1804-1868)

(Association County Commissioners of Georgia)

Area Counties

Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Twiggs, and Wilkinson

About Middle Georgia

Middle Georgia sits at the center of the state, where a diverse economy spans manufacturing, agriculture, and military operations anchored by Robins Air Force Base. Communities like Warner Robins, Milledgeville, and Fort Valley support aerospace, agriculture, and food processing – including Purdue Farms – across the region.

The region’s cultural influence runs deep, from Macon’s legacy in Southern rock and soul to events like the Georgia National Fair in Perry. Writers including Alice Walker and Flannery O’Connor, along with Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, proposed as Georgia’s first national park, reflect the region’s heritage.

“We greatly appreciate the State of Georgia’s commitment to economic prosperity, jobs, and growth. The team’s drive to promote the state’s advantages, while fostering a positive business environment, helped make this investment possible. We are proud to continue to invest in the State of Georgia and truly appreciate the commitment to helping us expand and grow in Macon.”

– Robert Irving, President, Irving Tissue