The community is proud of the newest addition to the Elbert Campus of Athens Technical College; the Coggins Center. It's an Industrial Technology facility including industrial systems, robotics, electrician's lab as well as welding and plumbing labs.

Elbert County Airport – Patz Field is located in Elberton, approximately 35 miles northeast of Athens and 49 miles southeast of Toccoa. The primary highway access to the airport from the east and west is via Georgia Highway 72. Other highways in the vicinity are Georgia 77, 17 and 368.

Elberton and Elbert County have the essentials for industry – land, buildings, utilities, workforce and educational opportunities. But one item vital in today’s world is technological accessibility. The City of Elberton owns and operates a broadband system covering all of Elberton including the Elberton Industrial Park and part of Elbert County.

Utilities are critical to the survival of any industry. Elberton Utilities provides electricity, natural gas, water, sewer and telecommunications. All utilities are in place in the Elberton Industrial Park where there is a substation for a variety of power needs.

Elbert County has an inventory of buildings for every need. There is a Pattillo building in the Elberton Industrial Park that is 80,000 sq. ft and expandable up to 250,000 sq. ft! Over 130 acres are available in the Elberton Industrial Park for a new build. Around town find buildings ranging from 15,000 sq. ft. to 87,000 sq. ft. available for a variety of uses. Explore the Property page of this web site for more information.

The Development Authority helps new and existing industry research financial possibilities from a variety of sources. Elbert County has several designations that can help a business. If you are interested in locating in Elbert County, please contact the Development Authority and we will research the best options for you.