Latest Sumter County Georgia Economic Development News

NanoPV Solar purchased two more buildings in 2025, building on its 2024 acquisitions of the…

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On July 24, 2025, Development Authority staff, business owners, and representatives from the One…

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This month, Southern Wholesale Glass finalized the purchase of Authority-owned land located to the…

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Sumter County has been highlighted in Georgia Trend Magazine. A big thank you to all county…

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While we may not compete with large population counties that attract major companies like MetalX and…

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We would like to take a moment to express our appreciation to Perry Brothers for their past…

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The Americus Sumter Payroll Development Authority hosted its fourth annual Burgers & Business event…

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Ranked #39 of 125 possible communities by Site Selection Magazine as a Top Micropolitan within the…

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01/22/2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Jan22

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02/09/2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Feb9

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The Sumter County Development Authority is a Georgia public authority created to serve the interests of the county and its cities: Americus, Andersonville, Cobb, DeSoto, Leslie & Plains. Our economic development team has been entrusted with area future growth because of our proven outside-the-box thinking, innovation, & creativity. 

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Sumter County in Numbers

29,612Est. Population
10Major Highways
10Sq. Mi. of Water
483Sq. Mi. of Land

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All six cities are strong, unified, and focused, working for the same regional economic outcome - jobs, wages, and new citizens.

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