At the crossroads of State Routes 72, 17 and 77, Elbert County is about one and a half hours (110 miles) from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and about 3 hours (less than 200 miles) from the deepwater Port of Savannah. Dual Class I rail line service from CSX and Norfolk Southern only enhance the ability of businesses across Elbert County, Elberton and Bowman to quickly transport products into regional, national, and global markets.
With a deep history in the granite industry and manufacturing, the area is an attractive destination for both emerging and traditional industries across many sectors of business. Proximity to renowned higher education institutions such as the University of Georgia in Athens (35 miles) and Clemson University in South Carolina (50 miles) allow area businesses to access a pool of talented young professionals.
Combined with graduates from the Elbert Campus of Athens Technical College and Elbert County High School, the area will continue to provide a pipeline of skilled and capable workers across multiple industries.
*Elbert Area includes GA counties of Hart, Lincoln, Madison, Oglethorpe, Wilkes
and SC counties of Abbeville, Anderson, McCormick
Sources: ESRI, 2024
The Development Authority is charged with the interests of the county and its two cities, Elberton and Bowman. As an area with strong roots in multiple industries, Elbert County, Georgia is already home to regional, national and international headquarters.
Our pro-business mindset, collaborative approach and personalized service allow you to knowledgably explore the area and learn why we’re the best location for your emerging business, expansion project, or complete relocation. Let us show you how our full slate of prime sites, financial resources, workforce development tools and numerous incentives make Elbert County the right place to move or start your business.
Established in 1790, Elbert County was Georgia’s 13th county and Elberton is one of the oldest municipalities in the state. Elbert has a rich and deep history in the granite industry dating back to the 1880s. For nearly a century, Elbert County has been known as the “Granite Capital of the World.” The Elberton Granite deposit is a mass of granite approximately 35 miles long, six miles wide and most likely two to three miles deep. More than 45 quarries help our area maintain its position as the top producer of granite for buildings, monuments, and memorials.
LEARN MORECentral to Elbert County and 110 miles from Atlanta, Elberton is known for its centralized rail, airport, historic downtown, and Antebellum homes. As the county seat, Elberton is home to county government offices and other critical services. Downtown Elberton features historic Elbert County Courthouse, the Elbert Theatre and the Samuel Elbert Hotel.
READ MORELocated 30 minutes from Interstate 85, The City of Bowman in northwestern Elbert County is known for its active government, art and antiques. Named after Thomas Jefferson Bowman, the city arose with the construction of the Elberton Air Line Railroad, which connected Elberton and Toccoa. The railroad was completed in 1878 and, after nearly three decades of development, the city was incorporated in 1907.