Butts County Industrial Development Authority

03/26/2026

Butts County Development Authority Director of Business Retention & Expansion, Melissa Griffin, was at Jackson High School today in conjunction with the Career PhD initiative. "We are thrilled to partner with Dr. Sohmer McKibben and the CTAE Department at Jackson High School on the Career PHD initiative. This collaborative program is aimed at graduating seniors who are interested in pursuing immediate careers with local industries."

The primary goal of Career PHD is to help students gain a deeper understanding of essential workplace skills. We aim for soon-to-be graduates to secure and accept full-time job offers from participating employers. Today's program featured a presentation by Amazon Web Services sharing information on career opportunities with Amazon Web Services data centers.

"A special thank you to Ga Youth Builders who presented in February on careers in the construction sector, and Amazon Web Services for presenting to our students and helping them become aware of the high-demand positions in your fields."

Stay tuned for more pictures as additional companies will present later in the month.

03/26/2026

Melissa Griffin, Director of Business Retention & Expansion for the Development Authority, enjoyed touring Sylvan Grove Medical Center and learning how the Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program has contributed to improvements at the facility. The program provides a powerful way to support rural healthcare while receiving a 100% Georgia state income tax credit. For more information

https://www.wellstar.org/articles/georgians-uplift-rural-communities-through-tax-credit-program

03/10/2026

Do you know someone who is looking for a new job/career? Here is a great opportunity!

03/04/2026

Whether you are a new business (in business 2 years or less), or are still in the planning phase, building a business takes the right tools—and a lot of hard work. SBDC StartSmart will equip you to be successful, and this timely program is available in an online webinar format.

In twice weekly two-hour virtual sessions, this 4 week program will provide you with all the tools and resources to create a successful business model and strong foundation from the beginning. 

01/14/2026

Healthcare professionals...check out this new opportunity from Southern Crescent Technical College.

01/14/2026

Butts County Area Residents...check out this hiring opportunity.

09/25/2025

For more than a decade, Georgia has been recognized as the Top State for Business, and this is the latest recognition!

ATLANTA – September 24, 2025 – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that the state has been recognized as the No. 1 state for business by Area Dev [...]

07/23/2025

Are you thinking about starting a business, but don't know where to begin? This webinar may be a great starting point...

This two-hour live webinar will equip you with the knowledge to start your business in Georgia. This signature webinar, held every 3 weeks, is the best opportunity to get your questions answered to set your business up for success. 

05/29/2025

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Southern Crescent Technical College is thrilled to announce a new Robotics pathway for rising High School Juniors and Seniors. Students can take part in our new Robotics Technician Pathway through Dual Enrollment for FREE! Interested? Complete the interest form below so SCTC can help get you started for Fall semester!

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11/14/2024

This is exciting news! Congratulations!

📣Exciting News! SCTC receives approval to expand RN Bridge program to Butts and Jasper Counties
Read more here 👉 https://ow.ly/VYm750U7pAp

11/14/2024

We are very proud to welcome GreenBox Systems, LLC to Butts County. The company will be investing more than $144 Million in their facility which will employ some 300 associates when they begin operation later in 2025.

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that GreenBox Systems LLC (GreenBox), an innovative company that provides automated warehouse services to businesses of all sizes, will invest $144 million in a new distribution facility in Jackson. The project will create more than 300 new jobs...