Board Meeting
Special Called Board Meeting — Notice
Notice of a special call Board meeting of the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority, to be held via Google Meet.
Read the latest updateBusiness at the top of Georgia
Access the Southeast through Northwest Georgia
Georgia's upper left-hand corner offers superior accessibility, stunning vistas and a workforce primed for the manufacturing renaissance. Explore why leading companies build their future in Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade and Walker counties.
181,124
Regional population
Four-county Northwest Georgia
437,000+
Metro workforce
Chattanooga, TN–GA MSA
85%
of U.S. carpet
Manufactured in Georgia
3
Interstates
I-24, I-59 & I-75
Latest Announcement
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Special Called Board Meeting — Notice
Business at the top of Georgia
A four-county region built for business
The Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority markets Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade and Walker counties — a region on the doorstep of Chattanooga and within 2.5 hours of Atlanta, Nashville and Knoxville. Here, companies find interstate access, a dependable tri-state workforce, competitive operating costs and tax abatements for qualified investment.
Catoosa County
Chattooga County
Dade County
Walker County
Global Access
Three interstates — I-24, I-59 and I-75 — plus rail, air and a direct inland-port link to Savannah.
Learn moreSkilled Workforce
85,000+ workers across four counties and 437,000+ in the greater Chattanooga metro.
Learn moreCompetitive Incentives
Job tax credits, Freeport exemptions and abatements on qualified real and personal property.
Learn moreQuality of Life
Mountain vistas, four mild seasons and affordable living minutes from big-city culture.
Learn moreRecent News
See what is happening across the region
A quick snapshot of the latest announcements, opportunities and public notices from the Authority.
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Key Industries
Where the region leads
Floor covering
Home to the world's top carpet manufacturers, Georgia produces roughly 85% of all U.S. manufactured carpet.
Automotive supply
Proximity to Volkswagen, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai plants fuels a growing auto-supply base.
Advanced manufacturing
Appliance, brake and industrial producers thrive alongside a deep manufacturing workforce.
Our Communities
Four counties, one thriving region
Vibrant communities overflowing with economic opportunity — and a small-town atmosphere within easy reach of Chattanooga, Atlanta, Knoxville, Nashville and Huntsville.
Gateway to Georgia
Catoosa County
County seat: Ringgold · Pop. 70,633
County profile Rich heritage, proud industryChattooga County
County seat: Summerville · Pop. 25,016
County profile The cornerstone of GeorgiaDade County
County seat: Trenton · Pop. 16,000
County profile Discover your true natureWalker County
County seat: LaFayette · Pop. 69,475
County profileGlobal Access
The world at your doorstep
Bordering Tennessee and Alabama, the region connects to national and global markets by interstate, rail, air and sea — including a direct inland-port rail link to the Port of Savannah.
Interstate
I-24, I-59, I-75 & U.S. 27
Rail
CSX & Norfolk Southern
Air
Atlanta under 2 hours
Sea
Inland port to Savannah
“Georgia's upper left-hand corner offers superior accessibility, stunning vistas and a workforce primed for the manufacturing renaissance.”
Contact
Let's build something in Northwest Georgia
Our team offers confidential, no-cost site-selection assistance, data and incentive guidance. Reach out and we'll help you take the next step.
- Office
- 10052 N. Hwy. 27, Rock Spring, GA 30739
- Phone
- 706.375.5793 · Fax 706.375.5795
- info@northwestgeorgia.us