Oconee County has an Economic Development Department whose mission is to foster an environment conducive to business success in order to diversify the local tax base and create jobs. It is essential that such an environment exist to promote high-quality jobs suitable for this region through private investment in the community. Through the recruitment of high-quality, sustainable jobs in Oconee County and the region, residents can maintain the highest standard of living possible.

Oconee County is working in partnership with surrounding counties for the development of Georgia’s Innovation Crescent, a multi-county region focusing on enhancing and sustaining a life science corridor. The Innovation Crescent connects communities near the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech and Emory University. This region combines research and development activities with workplace skills possessed by the general population.

Please contact Rusty Haygood, Economic Development Director for additional information regarding the location of your business to Oconee County.