Who we are - the state of Ga.'s best kept secret!
Welcome to the Okefenokee Area! What is the Okefenokee Area? A place for a great new business location, with a skilled work force, low cost of living, safe neighborhoods, abundant water, and just beautiful countryside.

Where is the Okefenokee Area?
The Okefenokee Area is located in the heart of Southeast Georgia, approximately 4.5 hours south of Atlanta and 1.5 hours north of Jacksonville, Florida. With a superior highway system, as well as access to three deep water ports, the Jacksonville International Airport and the CSX rail network, it is easy to see why our community is an excellent location for any business.

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The Okefenokee Development Authority is a fully funded regional development organization consisting of Ware and Pierce counties. Together, our region has a population of nearly 170,000 with a work force of more than 62,000. With a local and state government that are known for strong pro-business attitudes, such as infrastructure support, tax incentives, and state-sponsored employee training assistance, your business will have the resources it needs to succeed in today's global market. Our location, quality of life, diverse business climate, and skilled work force make us one of the state’s best kept secrets.