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Cordele-Crisp
County offers residents a variety of lifestyles in a growing
and progressive community. Crisp County's Quality of life
provides the best in educational, recreational and cultural
opportunities in order to accommodate both the corporate
executive and a family.
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Easy
access to all major southeastern U.S. markets
with a unique combination of interstate, rail, and
air facilities. |
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I-75
and the four-lane Georgia-Florida Parkway (GA 300)
provide direct access to the fastest growing regional
market in the country. |
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The
only Georgia community located on I-75 served by
three major railroads: CSX, Norfolk Southern and
the Heart of Georgia. |
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Modern
Airport possessing two 5,000 foot runways adjacent
to
I-75 handling corporate jet aircraft |
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Cordele-Crisp
County
Industrial Development Council
202 S. 7th St, PO Box 38 (31010)
Cordele, Georgia 31015
Office (229)
273-9570
FAX
(229) 273-9571 |
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Welcome
to Cordele-Crisp County, Georgia.
We would like to show you our beautiful part of the country
and help you understand why we're leading the way into
a new economy. |
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Cordele,
GA and Crisp County
offer the best of all worlds. Cordele has all of the "small
town" charm you hope to find in a South Georgia community.
Comfortable neighborhoods with shade-covered drives, Victorian
and Federal style homes, and an active downtown district are
only a few of the amenities which make Cordele an ideal place
to live. You will be greeted with a smile and warm welcome by
residents ready to share their pride in our community and local
business owners eager to make you feel "at home."
Cordele, Georgia has retained
its true agricultural roots and
this very important economic |
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sector
continues to play a large part in our success today. As "Watermelon
Capital
of the World," you will find the summer in Cordele
is a vibrant time as the watermelon crop is harvested and shipped
nationwide.
Cordele-Crisp's location on Interstate 75 and its rail
lines have proved a magnet for new industry and business. In
addition, the county owns its own hydroelectric facility which
is an advantage to businesses and industries seeking competitive
electrical power. Our existing industry is diverse and our location
and incentives continue to spur growth.
When it is time to relax, Cordele-Crisp has something for you.
Enjoy boating and recreation at Lake Blackshear, golfing
at our championship golf courses, or just browsing through our
local specialty shops.
More About the Industrial Development
Council.
The IDC was founded in 1987 by the City of Cordele, Crisp County
Board of Commissioners, and Crisp County Power Commission to
promote, develop, and expand industry, agriculture, trade, and
commerce for the citizens of Cordele / Crisp County, Georgia.
Funded by the Crisp County Power Commission, the primary responsibility
of this council is to recruit new business and industry to the
community, and create new jobs for the community. The council,
also, assists existing businesses and industry with expansion
efforts to provide additional jobs, thereby, improving the quality
of life of all the people of Crisp County.
Front Row (left to right): Jim King, Cliff Harpe, Jeanie Bartee, Monica Simmons, Valerie Roberson, Bub Denham (Chairman), Rusty Slade (Vice-Chairman), Trina Barber (Executive Assistant), Mulford Roberson, Frank Olson, Phil Berryman
Back Row (left to right): Bruce Drennan (Executive Director), Steve Rentfrow, Gene Crapse,
Jay Brinson, Bob Evans, Tracy Black, Melton Culpepper, Wallace Mathis, Cole Woodroof,
Chip Wells
Not Pictured: Brinson Brock, David Fant, Steve Gautney, Jack Hamilton, Jeff Johnson, Ben Morris, Zack Wade, John Watford, Jimmy Black, Sen. John Crosby, William Culpepper, Al Douglas, Rep. Buddy Harden, James Harris, Clark Henderson, Curtis Lucas, Jr., Paul Mechler, James Nance, A.J. Rivers, and Ed Vaughn
Mission Statement.
The mission of the Cordele/Crisp Industrial Development Council,
Inc. shall be to assist in the retention of existing jobs and
to foster employment opportunities that raise the per capita
income of area citizens by assisting new and existing business
and industry to locate and/or expand in Crisp County.
Commitment Statement.
To accomplish its mission, the members of the Cordele/Crisp
Industrial Development Council, Inc. commit to maintain a harmonious
and cooperative working relationship between all its public
and private sector representative members in order to fully
utilize their collective resources in increasing employment
opportunities for area citizens.
Please call, email, or write
with any questions, comments, or request you may have.
We are happy to assist you in anyway possible. Thank you
for your interests and we look forward to hearing from
you.
CORDELE - CRISP INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
202 S. 7th St, PO Box 38 (31010)
Cordele, Georgia 31015
Bruce Drennan, Executive Director
Phone: (229) 273-9570 Fax: (229) 273-9571
Email: brucedrennan@crispidc.com |
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The Cordele Intermodal Center Opened for Business in Mid
2010
Click Here for a Brochure >>> |
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The new Cordele Intermodal Center is the rail to truck
connection between the Port of Savannah and I-75 at Cordele,
Georgia. More
Info >>> |
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Location,
Location, Location. |
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Cordele and Crisp County is located off of Interstate 75 just
2 hours south Atlanta in the sunbelt of central Georgia. Find
out why our area features good prospects for business and an
easy living southern lifestyle. Read
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The
Inner Port is Coming! |
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Learn all about the Cordele Intermodal Center also known as
Georgia's inner port. Read
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