Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) 2012-2017
Vital Jones County Economic Development Projects
Market Privately/Publicly-Owned Industrial Park/Property
Jones County has developed 972 acres of land for use as its first publicly-owned industrial
property known as the Griswoldville Industrial Park. The Park currently has one industrial
partner and there remains an abundance of space for the County to market to additional
industrial prospects. Another marketing opportunity is found along Highway 22 near Haddock.
This property once provided space for a cannery operation and is already served by most
utilities. A similar opportunity is located in the City of Gray across the street from the Jones
County Government Center on Industrial Boulevard. This property was once a mobile home
manufacturer but has not been occupied in years. Like the cannery, the site is already served
with utilities and would only require demolition of the existing structure to be ready to market
as a privately-owned industrial property.
Increase the Wastewater Treatment Capacity for Jones County and the City of Gray
Increasing the capacity of Gray’s wastewater system to accommodate current and future needs
will allow the City to recruit commercial and industrial prospects. Jones County is also looking
to establish sewer lines along Highway 129 as well as replace pumping stations located in the
residential neighborhood of River North.
Jones County/Gray Water System Enhancement
Over the next five years, Jones County is looking to establish water lines along Highway 129.
This will help spur commercial development along this corridor. The County is also looking to
establish a Supervisory Control Data Acquisition System to streamline oversight of the water
system from one central location.
Improve Downtown Business Corridor
A downtown Master Plan has been accomplished to give Gray and Jones County business
corridor a facelift. One of the major components of this Plan is to move the historic train depot
currently situated at the intersection of Highway 129 and Highway 18 and move it to another
location in order to better utilize the asset. Over the next several years, local officials plan to
work with the Board of Education to potentially utilize its property along Highway 129.
2015 UPDATE
Jones County
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Jones County achieved the state’s PlanFirst designation, which acknowledges
communities that have a proven track record of implementing their plans and a history
of good plan development.
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After securing SPLOST funding, planning was initiated for infrastructure improvements
at the Griswoldville Industrial Park.
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Held more than 20 ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new businesses within Jones County.
CURRENT PROJECTS
The following chart includes all of the projects included in the 2012-2017 Middle Georgia
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
Location
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Description
Expand, Advertise, and Promote Community Events
and Cultural Resources
Market Privately/Publicly-Owned Industrial
Park/Property
Increase the Wastewater Capacity for Jones County
and the City of Gray
Jones County/Gray Water System Enhancement
Improve Downtown Business Corridor
Status
In process and ongoing
In process and ongoing
In process and ongoing
In process and ongoing
In process and ongoing