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The Thomaston-Upson IDA and The Georgia Department of Economic Development would like to announce and welcome Animal Health and Sciences Corporation to Thomaston-Upson County.

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The IDA would like to announce the hiring of Mr. J.R. Charles as the new Executive Director...

Thomaston-Upson Industrial Development Authority is proud to announce the hiring of James Ryan (J.R.) Charles as the new Thomaston-Upson County Industrial Development Authority Executive Director as of June 1, 2010.

Mr. Charles graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia in broadcast journalism in 2005.  He is presently employed by the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce as director of Entrepreneur and Small Business Services.  He has also assisted the Chamber of Commerce President in recruiting industry to Coffee County.

Mr. Charles meets required qualifications for the executive director position and he should bring new knowledge and energy to the efforts of bringing jobs to Thomaston and Upson County by working with existing industry and new prospects.  Click Here for a welcome from the new Executive Director.

The Thomaston-Upson County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) welcomes you and your family of employees, and we hope that you will seriously consider joining our community of businesses.

Our community offers a unique combination of resources, assets and people, who are willing to help you attain your dream of a prosperous company in this “Golden Triangle” of Georgia.

Thomaston is a non-metropolitan community located “at the crossroads of progress,” 65 miles south of Atlanta, 55 miles east of Columbus and 45 miles west of Macon.  Our community offers an ample supply of candidates to fit the workforce needs of your business, and with our incentive opportunities, your company will be well-positioned to grow into new markets.

In addition to our local incentives, Upson County is designated by the state as a Tier One community, which provides a $4,000 job tax credit for new jobs created.

As for transportation, we are located at the intersection of three key highways – US 19 and GA 36 and 74.  Additionally, our general aviation airport – one of the newest in Georgia – has a 6,351-foot runway, and is used as a model by the state when other communities are looking to develop or expand their aviation infrastructure.

We hope you will review our web site, and we look forward to any questions you might have about growing your business in our county.

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