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NOT ONLY is Dublin & Laurens County the geographical center of Georgia, the "three L's" of "Location, Leadership & Livability" have also made us the business heart of Georgia as well. When downloading our Chamber of Commerce Newcomer Magazine, prepare to be impressed with our award-winning designations on the state, regional, and national level. Southern hospitality is much more than a marketing slogan - It is a way of life!

Here is a brief profile of Laurens County:

Geographic Location: Laurens County is centrally located in Middle Georgia halfway between Atlanta and Savannah on I-16. We are less than two hours by car from both Atlanta and Savannah. Our strategic positioning in the heart of the sunbelt has helped attract several nationally known companies, such as YKK, Best Buy, New Holland and Fred's.

Land Size and Populations: Laurens County is the fourth largest county in Georgia based on land size. More than 45,000 residents live in the seven municipalities in Laurens County, including Dublin, East Dublin, Dexter, Dudley, Cadwell, Rentz, and Montrose. More than 15,000 reside in Dublin, the county seat.

Education: Two public school systems, one private school, Heart of Georgia Technical College, and the Dublin campus (Middle Georgia College & Georgia Southern University), round out the diverse educational opportunities in Laurens County. Amazingly, within a 100 mile radius are 19 public colleges and universities, 8 private colleges and universities, and 18 technical colleges. These facilities have a combined student population of 173,806.

Health Care: Dublin boasts one of the highest concentrations of doctors (100+) and allied health students in Georgia, spearheaded by Fairview Park Hospital and the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. Excellent assisted living and nursing homes are also available for the growing baby-boomer market.

Major Highways: I-16 is the major east-west corridor running through our county which connects us with I-75 at Macon and I-95 near Savannah. Other major arteries converging here include U.S. 441 and 319 (running north-south) and U.S. 80 (running east-west).

By Air: The W.H. "Bud" Barron Airport is located three miles west of Dublin off U.S. 80 and is fully capable of handling corporate jets. One 6,500-foot paved and lighted primary runway is equipped with an instrument approach system to handle commercial traffic, a state-of-the-art weather information system, a 6,000-foot paved and lighted parallel taxiway and a 5,000-foot cross-wind runway. A new 4,000-square-foot terminal offers industries a fully equipped conference room. Domestic air flights can be booked through Savannah or Macon while international connections can be arranged through Atlanta's Hartsfield, which is less than two hours away.

By Rail: Area industries are served by class two dual rail service (via Georgia Central Railway) to CSX and Norfolk Southern Rail Systems.

Motor Freight: One interstate and 26 intrastate carriers efficiently serve our county. One company maintains a terminal here.

Port Access: The major seaports of Savannah (less than two hours away) and Brunswick (less than three hours) give area industries quick access to worldwide shipping lanes.

Bus: Greyhound Bus Lines

Tourism Development: The Welcome Center located off I-16 and U.S. 441 South has welcomed more than 30,000 visitors to Laurens County. The majority of motels are located along this corridor. We also want visitors to explore our historic downtown area and to enjoy shopping and dining at our more than 400 businesses, including the Dublin Mall.

Trade Area: We are a trade area for more than 150,000 people in a 35-mile radius of Dublin. Retail sales in Laurens County exceed $40 million each year.

Economic Diversity: Over 70 diverse firms have found a happy home in Laurens County, ranging from agribusiness to aerospace. They serve as our goodwill ambassadors. Our Top 10 largest employers include Mohawk, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, YKK AP America Inc., Fairview Park Hospital, Flexsteel Industries, SP Newsprint Company, Farmers Home Furniture, Rockwell Automation, Fred's Southeast Distribution Center, and parker Aerospace.

Housing: The Dublin Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service enables a realtor to show any of the 200 homes listed. Prices range from below $60,000 to more than $300,000. There are available lots for building apartments, duplexes and business ventures.