Site Selection
Centrally located in the #1 State for Business and one of the fastest growing in the U.S., our logistics advantages are attracting worldwide attention.
103 miles to the Port of Savannah and within two hours of Atlanta, GA, Wrightsville-Johnson County is situated to move products quickly. Imports through the Savannah, Brunswick, or Jacksonville port facilities can be received within hours and 80% of the U.S. population can be reached by truck within two days. Within 24-hours, product can be anywhere in the world through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta (ATL).
Proximity to the Port of Savannah and halfway to Atlanta from the port, Johnson County's transportation routes and workforce are well positioned to support the growing logistics needs of the region. Supporting over 400 trucks per day and more than 500 commercial vehicles, the availability of low-cost land and a skilled logistics workforce makes Johnson County the ideal location for new and expanding transportation and warehousing companies.
Supported by the region's agricultural strength and top logistics and distribution capabilities, the food processing industry is poised for continued success and increasing growth in Johnson County as the world continues to demand more Georgia exports through the Port of Savannah.
Job Tax Credit: $4,000/job
County Millage Rate: 30.873
County Property Tax: $12.35 per $1000 FMV
Total Sales Tax: 8%
County Freeport Level 1: 100% freeport exemption on raw materials, finished goods, and finished goods awaiting shipment outside of GA.
International Airport: Savannah/Hilton Head International, 96.7 miles
Interstate: I-16, 18.4 miles
Port 1: Port of Savannah, 102.9 miles
Port 2: Port of Brunswick, 129.3 miles
Inland Port: Inland Port Greer, 154.9 miles
Intermodal: Savannah, 99.4 miles
Laborforce
Johnson County: 3,994
Draw Area: 51,618
Unemployment Rate
Johnson County: 3.5%
Georgia: 3.3%
Average Weekly Wage
Johnson County: $694
Draw Area: $833
Georgia: $1,197
Population
Johnson County: 9,024
Draw Area: 131,763
Percent College Degree
Johnson County: 17.4%
Draw Area: 41.2%
Georgia: 44.5%
DIRECT ACCESS TO TWO PORTS
PORT OF SAVANNAH
The nation's fastest growing deep water Port
103 mi. via I-16 and GA-57
PORT OF BRUNSWICK
129 mi. via GA-15
TWO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS
HARTSFIELD-JACKSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
the busiest and most efficient airport in the world
less than two hour drive via GA-57 and I-75
SAVANNAH/HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
less than two hour drive via GA-57 and I-16
CROSSROADS
OF FOUR HIGHWAYS
TWO HIGHWAYS SPANNING THE ENTIRE STATE
NORTH TO SOUTH AND EAST TO WEST
SR-15 from North Carolina to Jacksonville, FL
U.S. 80 from coastal Georgia to Dallas, TX
GA-57 to connect to Port of Brunswick
U.S. 319 direct route to the Gulf of Mexico
Center of Georgia's Growing EV Industry
Central to all four of Georgia's electric vehicle manufacturers, as well as three others in the southeast, all within 200 road miles, Johnson County is a prime location for suppliers and warehouses for these facilities.
Wrightsville-Johnson County is 97 miles from the new Hyundai Plant in Bryan County and 18 miles from I-16.
Storing Sensitive Materials
Just outside the hurricane zone of the Atlantic Ocean, Johnson County is one of the first stops along the I-16 hurricane evacuation route during inclement weather. Manufacturers and warehouses with sensitive equipment and materials recognize Johnson County as a prime location boasting proximity to the port but with the safety of the 100-mile land buffer.
Infrastructure
Water
The City of Wrightsville is permitted for 7.0 MGD with current excess capacity of 3.0 MGD.
Sewer
The City of Wrightsville has systematically made city-wide sewer improvements over the previous decade. A new Wastewater Treatment Plant to handle increasing demand is underway with heavy local and state investment.
Broadband
High speed internet access is available in the incorporated areas of Wrightsville from AT&T with speeds up to 1Tbps and the local Zoom Telcom with speeds up to 1G (or greater upon request). Washington EMC provides broadband in the unincorporated areas of Johnson County.
Power
Johnson County is served by multiple power suppliers that provide rates 15%-20% below the national average. Georgia Power supplies electricity within the incorporated areas of Wrightsville and Washington EMC provides power in unincorporated areas of the County.
Gas
Atlanta Gas Light provides natural gas in Wrightsville and multiple propane providers are available locally.