Strategic, scalable, and shovel-ready, the Benjamin Hawkins Industrial Park offers an unparalleled logistical advantage for large-scale industrial projects and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Located in the heart of Middle Georgia’s "Innovation Corridor," this 600-acre industrial park provides the heavy-duty infrastructure and global connectivity required for modern, high-output operations.
Strategic Location & Global Connectivity
Positioned directly on I-75, Benjamin Hawkins Industrial Park serves as a premier Southeast gateway, offering seamless access to major population centers and international ports.
Interstate Access: Immediate access to I-75 (1 mile/5 minutes) with high visibility and high-capacity interchanges. Connects to I-16 within 20 minutes, providing a direct route to the Atlantic coast.
Rail Served: On-site rail access via Norfolk Southern, enabling efficient bulk transport and supply chain integration.
Port Access: 183 miles (2.5 hours) to the Port of Savannah, the fastest-growing container port in the U.S.
Air Logistics: 9.2 miles to Middle Georgia Regional Airport; 87.5 miles to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (the world's most connected airport).
Site Specifications & Robust Infrastructure
Engineered for speed-to-market, the park features open, flat topography and heavy utility capacity designed to support intensive industrial demand.
Total Acreage: 600.00 Acres (Subdividable; pad-ready sites available).
Zoning: Heavy Industrial / Industrial.
Water: City of Byron – 12" main on-site.
Sewer: City of Byron – 12" main on-site.
Natural Gas: Provided by Mid-State Energies.
Electricity: Customer choice at 900kWh; served by robust regional transmission networks.
Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ): Designated within FTZ #26, offering significant duty deferral and cost savings for international OEMs.
Workforce & Regional Synergy
Located just 7 miles from Robins Air Force Base - Georgia's largest industrial complex - the park draws from a sophisticated labor pool with deep expertise in aerospace, engineering, and advanced manufacturing.
Regional Labor Force: 719,000+ within a 60-minute commute.
Talent Pipeline: Proximity to Central Georgia Technical College and the Georgia VECTR Center, providing specialized training and the Quick Start program (the nation’s #1 workforce training initiative).
Innovation Corridor: Part of a growing cluster of major employers including Blue Bird Corporation, Pratt Industries, and Frito-Lay.
Aggressive Incentives & Pro-Business Climate
Peach County is committed to the success of large-scale projects, offering a tiered incentive structure to maximize ROI.
Tier 2 County Status: Eligible for $3,000 per job in Job Tax Credits for five years.
Local Support: Potential for fast-track permitting, and specialized incentives.
Inventory Exemptions: 100% Freeport Tax Exemption on all classes of inventory.
For more information or a confidential site visit, please contact: Development Authority of Peach County (478) 825-3826 | Peach County Development Website