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We Put the Peach in Georgia!

Peach County is the youngest of all Georgia counties, carved out of Houston and Macon counties in 1924. It takes its name from the region's most famous crop and the state's most beloved symbol. It is a county steeped in history, but proudly embracing the future. With 151 square miles of beautiful countryside and incredible business opportunity, Peach County is enjoying a renaissance of growth and prosperity.

Peach County is professionally-managed, honestly governed and led by men and women with vision. With two growing cities, Byron and Fort Valley, Peach County is strategically located on Interstate Highway 75 at the geographic center of Georgia. It's an easy drive from Peach County to the world's busiest airport in Atlanta and to one of the biggest and most modern seaports in Savannah.

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HISTORY

The Georgia General Assembly approved a constitutional amendment to create Peach County from parts of Houston and Macon counties on July 18, 1924. Georgia voters ratified the proposed amendment on Nov. 4, 1924, creating Georgia's last new county and ending a long struggle between neighboring communities. After Peach County's creation in November 1924, supporters worked diligently to open for business in January 1925. The second floor of Slappey's Opera House (laer renamed the Austin Theatre) on Main Street was used as the county courthouse. The county was named for its signature agricultural crop.

GOVERNANCE

The Peach County government, under the leadership of a five-person elected commission, provides high quality essential services for Peach residents and as many other services as tax revenues allow. The board's mission is to spend and account for tax dollars in a responsible manner; respond to needs and concerns of the residents of the county; and conduct business in an open and professional manner without favoritism. The board sets direction and formulates policies for the county, develops and approves the budget, authorizes expenditures and considers many specific actions, such as rezoning of private property.

INDUSTRY

Peach County is an ideal place for business. Home to Blue Bird Corporation, the world's best known bus manufacturing company, it is the epicenter of the Peach industry in the Peach State. As one of Georgia’s Entrepreneur Friendly counties, Peach County is designated by the Georgia Department of Economic Development as a community offering best practices in business development. New employers have access to reliable low cost utilities, easy access to air and sea transportation, a skilled educated labor force, comprehensive job training and a prime location at the geographical center of Georgia.

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We Put the Peach in Georgia!

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