Business & Industry
Putnam County's Largest Employers
Putnam County School System - 510
Georgia Power Company - 458
Haband Company - 426
Horton Industries - 420
Wal-Mart - 144.5
Putnam General Hospital - 137
Cuscowilla Golf Resort - 90
Rayonier - 80
Rock Eagle 4-H Center - 63.50
Gro Tech, Inc. - 58
Gregory Bridge Company - 36
Universal Forest Products - 34
Hallman Wood Products - 30.5
Agriculture
Agriculture continues to add value and diversity to our economy. The farm gate value in Putnam County exceeds $87 million annually. Long a leader in dairy production, Putnam County is now an important poultry producer for the state, including layers and broilers. Dairy and timber are also important farm gate commodities, which contribute significantly to the economy, as do beef cattle, horses and agri-tourism.
Economic Importance of Food & Fiber
Prepared Jan. 2011 for Putnam County Cooperative Extension by the Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development at The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Small Business
There are 819 businesses in Putnam County. Seventy six of those have over 20 employees, while 743 have less than 20 employees.
Tourism Industry
500 employees
Tourism is the second largest industry in the state of Georgia and ranks among the top three in Putnam County. We are home to Lakes Oconee (374 miles of shoreline) and Sinclair (417 miles of shoreline), with approximately 250 miles around Putnam County. These lakes translate into excellent fishing, water sports and lots of second recreational homes. This in turn grows jobs in the construction and service industries. While many may not considerer Tourism an industry; we here in Putnam County do.