01--Quality_of_Life
Early County a Great Place to Live
Early County is nestled in the southwest part of Georgia where the quality of life and individual well-being is of utmost importance. It is bordered on the west by Alabama and is close to major cities like Tallahassee, FL to the south, Columbus, GA to the north, and Albany, GA to the east. The treasured Chattahoochee River, an important natural landmark, brings trade, recreation, and beauty to the area. Early County is filled with picturesque small towns, its own unique southern way of life, beautiful historic treasures, and protected natural resources.
Area amenities make life easier
Why is Early County a great place to live? It has the framework that supports its evolution while protecting its long history. It has the support and cooperative spirit of an enthusiastic community that is propelling it forward to meet the challenges of the future.
It is a place where you and your family can afford to live; where the weather is great and the people are friendly; where there is lots of green space and traffic is manageable; where there is economic growth; where people of different incomes, ages and backgrounds thrive together, and where people feel connected to each other and are engaged in civic life.
Planning is key to a healthy future
There are many ways to think about the meaning of quality of life. To some it is a standard of living measured by economic development, housing and accessibility to goods and services. To others, it includes freedom, art, environment, peace and quiet. Early County offers a wide assortment of both tangible and intangible attributes that make this a special place to live, work and play.
Early County has the foresight to know the meaning of a well-balanced quality of life and it has the means to strengthen and protect it for the future. The community is committed to implementing its 50-year Economic Revitalization Plan, Early County 2055, which guarantees economic strength and prosperity for families, individuals, businesses and the Southwest Georgia region as a whole.