The Development Authority of Bryan County (DABC) is proud to announce that Bryan County has been recognized by Site Selection magazine as the No. 5 county in the United States for corporate facility projects on a per-capita basis, placing Bryan County among the nation's top-performing communities for economic development.

The ranking appears in the July 2026 issue of Site Selection magazine's annual America's Best Counties report, which evaluates all 3,144 counties and parishes across the country using Conway Data's proprietary corporate facility investment database. Rankings are based on corporate location and expansion projects announced between January 2025 and March 2026, as well as capital investment and jobs created.

Bryan County's Top Five finish reflects the remarkable pace of investment, job creation and business expansion occurring throughout the community and reinforces its position as one of Georgia's premier destinations for industry and economic growth.

"This recognition is a testament to the partnerships that make Bryan County exceptional," said Ryan Purvis, CEO of the Development Authority of Bryan County. "Economic development is never the result of one organization alone. It takes visionary local leadership, outstanding municipal and county partners, a strong workforce, excellent schools, infrastructure investment, and a business community committed to long-term success. We are honored to see Bryan County recognized on a national stage, and we remain focused on creating opportunities that benefit our residents for generations to come."

Over the past several years, Bryan County has experienced unprecedented economic momentum, attracting advanced manufacturing, logistics, distribution and technology investments while continuing to cultivate an environment where existing industries can thrive. The county's strategic location along the Interstate 95 corridor, access to the Port of Savannah, available industrial sites, and collaborative approach to economic development have positioned the community for sustained growth.

"This ranking reflects the strength of our entire community," said Jeff Glazer, Chairman of the Development Authority of Bryan County Board of Directors. "From our elected officials and community partners to our educators, workforce, and private-sector employers, everyone has played a role in building the environment that companies are looking for today. We are incredibly proud of what Bryan County has accomplished, but even more excited about what lies ahead as we continue to recruit quality investment and create meaningful career opportunities for our citizens."

Published for more than 70 years, Site Selection magazine is one of the world's leading publications covering corporate real estate strategy and economic development. Its annual rankings are widely recognized by site selection consultants, corporate executives and economic development professionals as one of the industry's most respected measures of economic development performance.

For more information about the Development Authority of Bryan County and its economic development initiatives, visit bryancountyga.com.