Target Industries

Johnson County's location and transportation routes supports over 400 trucks per day and more than 500 commercial vehicles and is well positioned to support the growing logistics needs of the region. 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.

Johnson County and the surrounding region have long supported a skilled agricultural workforce. National and local disruptions in the food processing market in 2020 has left many of the food processing workforce in Johnson County underemployed and ready for new investments in food processing.

The State of Georgia's attention to bringing manufacturing to Georgia and aiming to touch every part of the state has resulted in record breaking new facilities and job creation in the region. Robust shipping & logistics operations provide speed to market and a competitive edge for Johnson County's manufacturers. For manufacturers with sensitive materials, Johnson County offers the first stop of safety along the I-16 hurricane evacuation route during inclement weather.

Located in the heart of the #1 forestry state in the nation, forestry is tied to the heritage and DNA of Johnson County, serving as the economic backbone of the county and is the primary source of logistics jobs in the County. Healthy markets for forestry, including demand for paper, lumber and over 5,000 life sustaining products, ensures Johnson County will maintain a skilled forestry workforce and location ensures quick distribution across the country and around the world.