Butts County Industrial Development Authority

Whether you are a new business (in business 2 years or less), or are still in the planning phase, building a business takes the right tools—and a lot of hard work. SBDC StartSmart will equip you to be successful, and this timely program is available in an online webinar format.

0516-010 | StartSmart In twice weekly two-hour virtual sessions, this 4 week program will provide you with all the tools and resources to create a successful business model and strong foundation from the beginning. 

For more than a decade, Georgia has been recognized as the Top State for Business, and this is the latest recognition!

Georgia No. 1 for Business for 12th Straight Year | Georgia.org ATLANTA – September 24, 2025 – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that the state has been recognized as the No. 1 state for business by Area Dev [...]

We are very proud to welcome GreenBox Systems, LLC to Butts County. The company will be investing more than $144 Million in their facility which will employ some 300 associates when they begin operation later in 2025.

Gov. Kemp: Automated Warehouse Services Company GreenBox Systems to Invest $144 Million in Butts County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that GreenBox Systems LLC (GreenBox), an innovative company that provides automated warehouse services to businesses of all sizes, will invest $144 million in a new distribution facility in Jackson. The project will create more than 300 new jobs...