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Site Selectors\/Investors<\/h1><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]Fulton County offers distinct advantages for businesses wishing to expand.\u00a0 Home to the world\u2019s busiest airport, top-rated educational institutions, a highly trained workforce, and a low-cost of living, it\u2019s no wonder that 15 Fortune 1000 companies are headquartered in Fulton County.\u00a0 Our commitment to help foster growth within Fulton County means we are open for business!<\/p>\n

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Transportation Infrastructure:<\/h2>\n

When it comes to getting product and people from point A to point B, Fulton County\u2019s transportation infrastructure can\u2019t be beat.\u00a0 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world\u2019s busiest, is only minutes away from the heart of downtown, and enables passengers to reach 80% of the U.S. within a two-hour flight time. \u00a0In addition to Hartsfield-Jackson, Fulton County is also home to Charlie Brown Airport, which serves as an operational base for scores of privately owned aircraft.<\/p>\n

Fulton County also provides easy interstate and rail access with three major interstate systems, I-75, I-85, and I-20 converging within the County\u2019s borders.\u00a0 CSX and Norfolk Southern are the freight rail service providers that operate within Fulton County and have facilities that can provide overnight service from the Ports of Savannah, Brunswick, Jacksonville, and Charleston.\u00a0 AMTRAK also offers regular passenger rail service to and from Atlanta.\u00a0 Lastly, MARTA (The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) is the passenger light rail and bus system that serves Atlanta, Fulton County, and the surrounding areas.<\/p>\n

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Higher Education<\/h2>\n

Fulton County is home to several top educational institutions including The Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, The Atlanta University Center (Spelman College, Morehouse College, and Clark Atlanta University), The University of Georgia\u2019s Terry College of Business Buckhead, and Atlanta Metropolitan State College. Emory University and Oglethorpe University are also nearby.\u00a0 Each of these institutions offers unique degree programs that are producing a talented and educated workforce for Fulton County.\u00a0 In addition, Fulton County has several technical and vocational schools that are training your future employees, such as Atlanta Technical College, Gwinnett Technical College, and the Hapeville Career Academy.<\/p>\n

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Talent<\/h2>\n

With a county-wide educational attainment average of 81.4% of adults age 18 or older holding at least a high school degree or its equivalent, and more than 45% hold a Bachelor\u2019s degree or higher, Fulton County provides businesses with a talented and educated workforce.\u00a0 With established industry sectors, Fulton County provides a workforce that is well-trained in logistics, transportation, clean technology, communications, and biotechnologies, which businesses can then use to their advantage.<\/p>\n

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Culture & Lifestyle<\/h2>\n

Fulton County is comprised of 14 municipalities, each offering its own distinct feel.\u00a0 Whether it be urban in-town living, a sprawling suburban estate, or anything in between, Fulton County offers something for everyone.\u00a0 The City of Atlanta, which is the county seat and Georgia\u2019s capital, is also consistently ranked as one of the most affordable metropolitan areas for homeownership.\u00a0 A flourishing arts, music, and theatre scene, as well as world-class museums, music venues, and historical attractions make Fulton County a great place to call home.\u00a0 Fulton County\u2019s numerous parks and recreation facilities, especially Piedmont Park that offers skyline views of the City of Atlanta, provide peaceful retreats. \u00a0For the sports enthusiast, Fulton County is home to three professional teams, The Atlanta Braves (Baseball), The Atlanta Falcons (Football), and The Atlanta Hawks (Basketball).<\/p>\n

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