The
Albany Advantage
Albany’s strength comes from the area’s economic and cultural diversity. Our workforce’s expansive skill sets serve a range of industries, from brewing and manufacturing to defense and agriculture. This diversity, combined with our wealth of resources, provides stability and contributes to a cost of living that’s almost 25% lower than the national average. Through our strategic location and rapid multimodal shipping, you can reach domestic and global markets with ease.
The
Albany Advantage
Albany’s strength comes from the area’s economic and cultural diversity. Our workforce’s expansive skill sets serve a range of industries, from brewing and manufacturing to defense and agriculture. This diversity, combined with our wealth of resources, provides stability and contributes to a cost of living that’s almost 25% lower than the national average. Through our strategic location and rapid multimodal shipping, you can reach domestic and global markets with ease.
Fast Facts
87,956
Opportunity is always on the rise in the eighth-largest MSA in Georgia, a state that is the 13th fastest-growing state in the nation according to the 2020 Census.
Opportunity is always on the rise in the eighth-largest MSA in Georgia, a state that is the 13th fastest-growing state in the nation according to the 2020 Census.
125,000+
With a labor pool of over 150,000, Albany-Dougherty is prepared to meet global performance needs in a range of sectors, from manufacturing, agriculture and distribution to retail, healthcare and defense. The foundation of high performance is a talent pipeline attuned and aligned to the requirements of today’s globally paced economy.
With a labor pool of over 150,000, Albany-Dougherty is prepared to meet global performance needs in a range of sectors, from manufacturing, agriculture and distribution to retail, healthcare and defense. The foundation of high performance is a talent pipeline attuned and aligned to the requirements of today’s globally paced economy.
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Enrollment
15,000
With 2 institutions of higher ed and 3 training schools, Albany-Dougherty County offers education opportunities at every level, from technical program certificates to graduate degrees. More than 15,000 students are enrolled in the community’s institutions of higher learning.
With 2 institutions of higher ed and 3 training schools, Albany-Dougherty County offers education opportunities at every level, from technical program certificates to graduate degrees. More than 15,000 students are enrolled in the community’s institutions of higher learning.
Fast Facts
Population: 87,956
Opportunity is always on the rise in the eighth-largest MSA in Georgia, a state that is the 13th fastest-growing state in the nation according to the 2020 Census.
Labor Force: 125,000+
With a labor pool of over 150,000, Albany-Dougherty is prepared to meet global performance needs in a range of sectors, from manufacturing, agriculture and distribution to retail, healthcare and defense. The foundation of high performance is a talent pipeline attuned and aligned to the requirements of today’s globally paced economy.
Enrollment: 15,000
With 2 institutions of higher ed and 3 training schools, Albany-Dougherty County offers education opportunities at every level, from technical program certificates to graduate degrees. More than 15,000 students are enrolled in the community’s institutions of higher learning.
Relocate
a Business
Albany has a variety of spaces from small facilities to millions of square feet in building space to thousands of developable acres for incoming businesses to call home.
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a Business
Albany supports businesses with information and incentives that provide financing for projects that meet or exceed investment or job creation requirements.
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a Business
Albany offers tax credits, loan funds, and other attractive incentives for new companies and industries. Area agencies have also coordinated processes to make it easier to set up and run a business.
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Relocate
a Business
Albany has a variety of spaces from small facilities to millions of square feet in building space to thousands of developable acres for incoming businesses to call home.
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Expand
a Business
Albany supports businesses with information and incentives that provide financing for projects that meet or exceed investment or job creation requirements.
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Start
a Business
Albany offers tax credits, loan funds, and other attractive incentives for new companies and industries. Area agencies have also coordinated processes to make it easier to set up and run a business.
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Welcome to Albany
Albany-Dougherty is the industrial, commercial, and cultural hub of Southwest Georgia. With the Flint River flowing through downtown, our community offers recreation, entertainment, and arts and cultural activities. Air, rail, and highway transportation provide access to the entire region for travel and delivering the many types of goods manufactured here.
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Welcome to Albany
Albany-Dougherty is the industrial, commercial, and cultural hub of Southwest Georgia. With the Flint River flowing through downtown, our community offers recreation, entertainment, and arts and cultural activities. Air, rail, and highway transportation provide access to the entire region for travel and delivering the many types of goods manufactured here.
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#MadeInAlbanyGA
World Class Manufacturing
Albany workers help feed, protect, and propel America forward. People across the world use and consume products made in Albany, GA, every day. Companies like Procter & Gamble, Mars Wrigley Confectionery, Molson Coors, Outdoor Network, and Georgia-Pacific Lumber have chosen Albany, GA, as their home.
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#MadeInAlbanyGA
World Class Manufacturing
Albany workers help feed, protect, and propel America forward. People across the world use and consume products made in Albany, GA, every day. Companies like Procter & Gamble, Mars Wrigley Confectionery, Molson Coors, Outdoor Network, and Georgia-Pacific Lumber have chosen Albany, GA, as their home.
News and Updates
Celebrating Local Leadership: Jana Dyke Named to Georgia Trend’s 2025 Georgia 500
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission is proud to celebrate a major moment for our community: Georgia Trend has released its 2025 Georgia 500 list, honoring the state’s most influential leaders. Once again, our President & CEO, Jana Dyke, is among...
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Celebrating Local Leadership: Jana Dyke Named to Georgia Trend’s 2025 Georgia 500
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission is proud to celebrate a major moment for our community: Georgia Trend has released its 2025 Georgia 500 list, honoring the state...
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During the Season of Thanks, We Celebrate Albany’s Global Impact
As we approach Thanksgiving, the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission is reflecting on the many reasons our community has to be grateful. At the top of...
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Albany Tech Launches EV Training to Power Southwest Georgia’s Workforce
Albany-Dougherty is taking a major step toward the future of transportation and advanced manufacturing.
Beginning Spring Semester 2026, Albany Technical College will launch new Electric Vehicle ...
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