About Southeast Georgia
This 18-county region located in Southeast Georgia is home to 18 colleges and university campuses, including a major state university in Valdosta. With excellent access to the ports, rail, and interstates, agriculture and manufacturing are economic drivers within a diverse industry base. More than 413, 000 people call Region 11 home. The area’s largest employers include Moody Air Force Base, South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta State University and Mayo Clinic Health System.
Anchored by Valdosta, the region has a strong sense of place as seen through its historic small towns, four state parks, symphony, theater, scenic rivers and of course, North America’s largest “black water” swamp, the Okefenokee.
Southeast Georgia 18 Counties Strong
by ESPN for local sports victories
one of the world's largest intact freshwater ecosystems
home to more than 1,400 veterans
Arglass Yamamura to Build First U.S. Glass Plant in Lowndes County, Creating Over 150 Jobs
Archer Forest Products to invest $15 million in Brantley County
News
October 11, 2023 Walmart Dairy Facility in Valdosta to Boost Local Ag Industry
ATLANTA, GA – October 11, 2023 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that multinational retailer Walmart will establish a new food processing facility in...
May 31, 2023 Home Manufacturer ADMARES to Create Over 1,400 Jobs in Ware County
ATLANTA – May 31, 2023 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that ADMARES, which specializes in industrialized manufacturing of buildings and homes, plans to...
April 18, 2023 Fitzgerald Site in Ben Hill County Earns ‘Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development – Select’ Certification
ATLANTA – April 18, 2023 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development, in cooperation with the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority, today announced...