On July 24, 2025, Development Authority staff, business owners, and representatives from the Oneโฆ
This month, Southern Wholesale Glass finalized the purchase of Authority-owned land located to theโฆ
Sumter County has been highlighted in Georgia Trend Magazine. A big thank you to all countyโฆ
While we may not compete with large population counties that attract major companies like MetalX andโฆ
We would like to take a moment to express our appreciation to Perry Brothers for their pastโฆ
The Americus Sumter Payroll Development Authority hosted its fourth annual Burgers & Business eventโฆ
Ranked #39 of 125 possible communities by Site Selection Magazine as a Top Micropolitan within theโฆ
A fantastic opportunity emerged for the Authority to develop a new sustainable industrial park...
In-Person Meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers in the Public Safety Building located at 119 S. Lee Street, Americus, GA 31709.The meeting will be hosted [...]
MoreIn-Person Meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers in the Public Safety Building located at 119 S. Lee Street, Americus, GA 31709.The meeting will be hosted [...]
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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.
These are our simple superpowers!
The village of Andersonville, known for its civil war history, is most noted for its role in Wreaths Across America.
Plains is internationally recognized as the birthplace and hometown of our 39th president, Jimmy Carter.
Named for Leslie Bailey, a Victorian lady, Leslie, Georgia is in proximity to a university and technical college.
A historically rich town located at the center of Sumter County. A recipient of the Top Micropolitan award in 2020, 2021, & 2023!
The town, named after Hernando de Soto, was incorporated in 1889, covers an area of 0.8 square miles with 214 residents.
