Explore West Central Georgia
Where location and industry work hand in hand.
LaGrange is home to Kia Georgia
A region built for access, connectivity, and growth
Located just southwest of Atlanta, West Central Georgia offers direct access to one of the Southeast’s most connected economic hubs. Today, the region combines strong manufacturing roots with strategic location advantages that support business growth, workforce access, and long-term opportunity.
West Central Georgia
of I-85 running through the region
Area Counties
Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup, Upson.
About West Central Georgia
Consisting of 10 counties, West Central Georgia is home to West Georgia Technical College and the University of West Georgia. With a regional labor force of nearly 250,000, which includes a small portion of metro Atlanta, the area’s top outbound production consists of over $4 billion annually in motor vehicles and/or related parts and accessories.
West Central Georgia is a family-friendly destination, balancing fun for the whole family with scenic, contemplative spots. Visit Great Wolf Lodge and Hills & Dales Estate in LaGrange; F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain and Roosevelt’s Little White House in nearby Warm Springs; or walk through the Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge in Thomaston.
“Our proximity to the Atlanta airport, the Georgia ports, rail – all these things are really key to why Kia located in this particular site.”
– Stuart Countess, President & CEO, Kia Georgia
Business Located in this Region
Caterpillar
Honda
Kia Georgia
Southwire
Standard Textile
Yamaha
Stories from Across the Region
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