Business thrives at the top of Georgia. Located in the heart of the Chattanooga, TN–GA metro, the four counties of the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority combine big-market access with small-town value.
The advantages at a glance
- A strong tri-state labor force drawn from the greater Chattanooga MSA
- Exceptional transportation with multiple interchanges on I-24, I-59 and I-75
- Location and planning assistance from a network of state and utility partners
- Great business incentives, including tax credits, exemptions and abatements
- High-performing schools recognized at the state and national level
Built for job creators
Several state and local programs are available to encourage job creation and investment in the Top of Georgia — including tax exemptions, tax credits, labor recruiting assistance and Georgia's Quick Start Training Program.
All four counties — Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade and Walker — hold "Entrepreneur Friendly" designations from the State of Georgia and actively recruit small businesses, entrepreneurs, manufacturers and distributors.
Explore in depth
- Incentives — programs that reward investment and hiring
- Taxes — a competitive, business-friendly tax climate
- Workforce — 85,000+ workers across four counties
- Workforce Training — Quick Start and local pipelines
- Education — high-performing schools and colleges
- Demographics — a growing, capable population
- Quality of Life — the reason people stay
All four counties offer tax abatements on qualified real and personal property for new and expanding companies.