The City of Griffin and Spalding County hosted the first annual real estate and development forum on April 21, 2016. This booklet was provided to all the participants which included redevelopment opportunities in the community.
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Community Summary:
Spalding County lies on the southern fringes of the Atlanta metropolitan region but is
influenced by the region, exchanging residents commuting to employment
opportunities, accepting workers traveling from other counties, and sending and
receiving goods. Key neighbors include Henry and Clayton counties to the north
accessed by US 19/41, Fayette and Coweta counties to the west via SR 92 and SR 16,
and Pike and Lamar counties to the south connected by US 19/41. Spalding County lies
on the corridor between Atlanta and Macon along I-75. Griffin is approximately 40 miles
south of Atlanta and 55 miles north of Macon, signifying a strategic location in north
Georgia about 10 miles off I-75 via SR 16. Bolstering Spalding County’s potential for freight
activity is its location 20 miles south of Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport and access
to I-75 which runs along the far eastern section of the county.
Beyond its commuting and freight roles, other factors impacting transportation in
Spalding County include colleges and airports. The study area and points of interest in
Spalding County and the City Griffin are shown in Figure 2. Griffin is home to both Southern
Crescent Technical College and the University of Georgia Griffin Campus. Griffin-
Spalding County has an existing airport and is in the process of developing a new one.
Other points of interest include the Spalding Regional Hospital and the Atlanta Motor
Speedway, which is located two miles to the north in Henry County.
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Approved uses include but not limited to the following:
• Restaurant
• Financial Institution
• Hotel
• Clinic/Medical
• Office
• Private/Public Club or Lodge
• Grocery Store
• Retail
• Studio
• Parking Facility
• Live ‐ Work ‐ Play ‐ Apartments over Retail
• Multi‐family, Senior Housing (special use
permit