Albany’s Competitive Advantage
The Albany advantage is what helps businesses thrive here. Through our strategic location and rapid multimodal shipping, you can reach domestic and global markets with ease.
Business operations can reach 82% of the domestic industrial market and 79% of the nation’s largest consumer markets in two days via highway. Albany is bisected by U.S. Highway 19 and U.S. Highway 82, making the city the hub of Southwest Georgia and allowing state-wide access as well as a fast connection to I-75.
Rail service includes Class I Norfolk and Southern (NS), with 7-day-a-week switching here in Albany. Georgia Florida Railway offers Class III service backed by the resources of the OMNITrax network; the railway’s 220-mile line extends from Albany to Northwest Florida and connects to NS in Albany and Class I CSX service in Thomasville, GA.
The Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, adjacent to the Pecan Grove Industrial Park, is Georgia’s second largest cargo airport by volume, offering the services of a UPS sorting facility onsite as well as a cargo parking apron. Two lighted runways include a 6,601-ft. grooved asphalt runway and a 5,219-ft. crosswind grooved asphalt runway. Strategic amenities include an upcoming $15.3 million FBO terminal and a 47,000-ft. asphalt apron with fencing and utilities. Three daily 35 minute Delta flights connect passengers to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta.
Atlantic ports within 250 miles or less include Garden City, Port of Brunswick and Port of Jacksonville. Gulf Coast Ports within 233 miles or less include The Port of Panama City, the Port of St. Joe and the Port of Pensacola.
It’s not a secret formula, but rather the result of nurturing environment hospitable to new and existing businesses, offering several assets.
Across the board, living and working in Albany-Dougherty cost less, with a 25% lower cost than the national average and ranked 5th lowest among GA smallest MSAs.
Find out why companies across all sectors are choosing to locate in Albany-Dougherty.
In Albany-Dougherty, governmental entities, community organizations and industry, from leadership to membership levels, all work together to create prosperity. Pro-business ease includes consolidated planning and zoning, an expedited permit process, fruitful assistance in procuring incentives, and more.
Hear from those already succeeding and thriving here in Albany
Opportunity is always on the rise in Albany. We belong to the 8th largest MSA in Georgia, as well as a state that is ranked the #1 state to do business and the 13th fastest growing in the nation according to Area Development Magazine and the 2020 Census.
A prime location on the Flint River helped Albany attract commerce back in the early 1700s when Georgia had yet to become a colony. Today, parks and a scenic river walk along the Flint River are only the beginning of the outdoor fun that attracts residents and visitors. From attractions, to historical sites, and more, Albany-Dougherty has something for all ages and tastes.
From Chehaw Park and Zoo - one of only two accredited zoos in Georgia, the Flint RiverQuarium, an award-winning theatre in the Theatre Albany, multiple cultural centers listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and much more. Find out why many are calling Albany "home."
Lower costs of living and doing business
Across the board, living and working in Albany-Dougherty cost less, with a 25% lower cost than the national average and ranked 5th lowest among GA smallest MSAs.
Find out why companies across all sectors are choosing to locate in Albany-Dougherty.
Pro-business ease and collaborative support
In Albany-Dougherty, governmental entities, community organizations and industry, from leadership to membership levels, all work together to create prosperity. Pro-business ease includes consolidated planning and zoning, an expedited permit process, fruitful assistance in procuring incentives, and more.
Hear from those already succeeding and thriving here in Albany
Robust diversified economy
Opportunity is always on the rise in Albany. We belong to the 8th largest MSA in Georgia, as well as a state that is ranked the #1 state to do business and the 13th fastest growing in the nation according to Area Development Magazine and the 2020 Census.
An outstanding quality of life
A prime location on the Flint River helped Albany attract commerce back in the early 1700s when Georgia had yet to become a colony. Today, parks and a scenic river walk along the Flint River are only the beginning of the outdoor fun that attracts residents and visitors. From attractions, to historical sites, and more, Albany-Dougherty has something for all ages and tastes.
From Chehaw Park and Zoo - one of only two accredited zoos in Georgia, the Flint RiverQuarium, an award-winning theatre in the Theatre Albany, multiple cultural centers listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and much more. Find out why many are calling Albany "home."