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Meigs, Georgia

city · Thomas County (primary) , Mitchell County

At a glance

924
Population
$69,000
Median home value
77% below U.S. median
$595/mo
Median rent
56% below U.S. median
$36,458
Median household income
54% below U.S. median
26 min
Average commute
70%
Homes with broadband
11.8%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college35 mi
High school graduates72.7%
College graduates5.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Mitchell County Development Authority
Mitchell County Development Authority participates in the Four County Joint Development Authority and works with new businesses to create win-win scenarios for the business and citizens of Mitchell County. It leverages incentives and partnerships to support economic development in the region.
state Georgia Economic Developers' Assoc
The Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) is a non-profit association of professionals and volunteers who are involved with the economic development of the cities and counties of Georgia. GEDA serves Georgia's economic development community with networking, professional development and public policy resources.
state Georgia Electric Membership
Georgia EMC is the statewide trade association for Georgia’s 41 electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) and their generation and transmission partners. Its Community & Economic Development Teams offer data-driven insights and confidential site selection tools and services to help communities and businesses locate and succeed in Georgia. Services are provided at no cost to communities and site selectors through the support of Georgia’s Electric Cooperatives.
state MEAG Power
The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power) is a nonprofit, statewide generation and transmission organization that provides reliable, competitively-priced wholesale electricity to 49 member communities (Participants), who own and operate their local electric distribution systems.
state Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association that facilitates site location, financing opportunities, infrastructure development, and marketing and demographic research to assist businesses with locations and expansions.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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