It Takes a Village
It Takes a Village
Albany-Dougherty County’s strength and vibrancy is due in large part to dedication and collaboration, with successful partnerships across many efforts.
Growth & Affordability
Growth & Affordability
The Albany MSA is Georgia's eighth largest and one of its most affordable, with cost of living 18.5 percent lower than the national average.
Open for Business
Open For Business
The fact that we have the lowest utility rates in Georgia is just one of the things we have going for us.
Albany is Awesome
Albany is Awesome
A marathon, a river and a symphony to boot – and that’s just the tip of it. Some would say we’re eclectic. We like to think we’re well balanced. Residents and visitors have plenty of options for how to spend their time.
Well Balanced
Well-Balanced
From brew to tanks and doctors to educators, Albany-Dougherty County boasts a diversified economy for healthy business living.
Quick Facts
- Forbes "Best Small Places for Business & Career"
- Georgia is ninth fastest growing state
- Albany's cost of living is 19.2% less than national average
From the Community
“If you look at what it costs to run a business outside of Albany, it just doesn’t make sense to run a business elsewhere. And, we have just as capable a work force here, if not better.”— Mark Grimaldi, CEO, Equinox Chemical Co.
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From the Community
“Our research showed that Albany’s strategic location in proximity to major trucking corridors, coupled with the fact that the center is situated close to one of our major manufacturing sites, made it an excellent fit for our new North American distribution center.”— Jeff Thompson, Coats & Clark North America
From the Community
“Our relationship with Albany over the last 62 years has been excellent, and the city’s location and work force are ideally suited to our plans for growth and continued customer satisfaction.”— Jeff Thompson, Coats & Clark North America
From the Community
“You can get a part from us in Albany quicker than you can get a part from a distributor in your own community.”— Michael Lawson, Lawson Industries
From the Community
"It is important for good corporate citizens to strengthen the community by supporting those who need help. After all, the community is who supports us. We have employees on boards of non-profit organizations, on ad hoc committees based on need, and who have their own personal causes that require support.”— Tim Dill, MillerCoors
From the Community
"The city worked with us and now we are able to put people to work. We have really grown because of the low overhead through the city of Albany.”— Michael Lawson, Lawson Industries
From the Community
"I see this base continuing to be the premier logistics base, still the home of Marine Corps Logistics Command, but also an innovator in renewable energy – the premier ‘green base’ of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Department of the Navy.”— Col. Terry V. Williams, Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany
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- Four Colleges & Universities
- Albany MSA Population: 164,504
- 3 Million Square Feet of Available Industrial Space
