Meet the 11 Counties Powering the Middle Georgia Innovation Corridor

The Middle Georgia Innovation Corridor spans 11 counties, forming one of the most dynamic regions in the state. Located at the crossroads of key transportation routes and backed by a strong network of education, workforce, and industry partners, the Corridor is built for growth. 

Each county contributes unique strengths that support a shared vision for regional growth and economic competitiveness, positioning Middle Georgia as a rising force in Georgia’s innovation economy.

Baldwin County   

Industry Sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Logistics and Supply Chain

Population: 43,644 (2024)  

County Seat: Milledgeville  

Municipalities: Milledgeville  

Crawford County  

Industry Sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Food Processing, Logistics and Supply Chain

Population: 12,349 (2024)   

County Seat: Knoxville   

Municipalities: Roberta  

Houston County   

Industry Sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Agribusiness, Defense, Energy, Food Processing, Headquarters, Life Sciences, Logistics and Supply Chain, Technology

Population: 174,897 (2024)   

County Seat: Perry   

Municipalities: Centerville, Perry, Warner Robins  

Jones County   

Industry Sectors: Advanced Manufacturing

Population: 29,047 (2024)   

County Seat: Gray   

Municipalities: Gray

Macon-Bibb County

Industry Sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Agribusiness, Automotive, Defense, Energy, Food Processing, Headquarters, Life Sciences, Logistics and Supply Chain, Technology

Population: 157,056 (2024)   

County Seat: Macon-Bibb

Municipalities: Macon-Bibb 

Monroe County

Industry Sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Defense, Energy, Food Processing, Headquarters, Logistics and Supply Chain

Population: 31,437 (2024)   

County Seat: Forsyth   

Municipalities: Culloden, Forsyth

Peach County   

Industry Sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Agribusiness, Automotive, Defense, Electric Vehicle Manufacturing, Energy, Food Processing, Headquarters, Life Sciences, Logistics and Supply Chain, Technology 

Population: 29,213 (2024)   

County Seat: Fort Valley  

Municipalities: Byron, Fort Valley  

Pulaski County   

Industry Sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Energy, Food Processing, Life Sciences

Population: 10,180 (2024)   

County Seat: Hawkinsville   

Municipalities: Hawkinsville  

Putnam County   

Industry Sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Life Sciences, Logistics and Supply Chain, Technology

Population: 23,383 (2024)   

County Seat: Eatonton   

Municipalities: Eatonton  

Twiggs County   

Industry Sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Logistics and Supply Chain

Population: 7,728 (2024)   

County Seat: Jeffersonville   

Municipalities: Allentown, Danville, Jeffersonville  

Wilkinson County   

Industry Sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain

Population: 8,667 (2024)   

County Seat: Irwinton   

Municipalities: Allentown, Gordon, Irwinton, Ivey, McIntyre, Toomsboro 

The success and strength of the Middle Georgia Innovation Corridor rely on connection and collaboration, and your voice makes it stronger. Have an innovation story to share? We want to hear it. Tell us how your county is advancing Middle Georgia here.

Population Source: 2024 Population Estimates