Bulloch County

What Bulloch County does

Bulloch County is a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, established in 1796 and headquartered in Statesboro, Georgia. It is the largest county in Georgia by geographic area at 689 square miles and serves a population of over 76,000 residents, with adjacent E-911 service extending coverage to 90,000+ residents across Bulloch, Evans, and Candler counties. The county delivers the full range of municipal services through departments covering administration, finance, human resources, legal, tax assessment and collection, elections, planning and zoning, permitting and inspection, code enforcement, public works (roads, airport, solid waste), public safety (Sheriff, E-911, EMS, Fire, Emergency Management, Coroner, Animal Services, Correctional Institution), and the judicial branch (State Court, Magistrate Court, Probate Court, Solicitor, Superior Court, Mental Health/Drug Court). The county seat, Statesboro, anchors a regional economy driven by Georgia Southern University (27,000 students) and Ogeechee Technical College (3,000 students).

The county's operational technology stack centers on a web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) for land and property data, a regional E-911 and Emergency Operations Center using computer-aided dispatch (CAD) integrated with 800 MHz interoperable communications, reverse 911 emergency notification, and web-based citizen service portals for permit applications, tax payments, vehicle registration, voter registration, open records requests, and bid opportunities. Distribution extends across eight physical office locations in Statesboro plus digital channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Everbridge email alerts). The Gateway Regional Industrial Park spans 972 acres with 294 additional acres developed as a super site, supporting economic development as a second-order revenue lever.

Bulloch County's revenue model is tax- and fee-based, reflecting its status as a non-traded government entity. Primary streams include ad valorem property taxes (assessed at 40% of fair market value against a millage rate that management describes as one of the lowest in Georgia), residential and commercial building permit fees (e.g., $0.26/sq ft for climate-controlled single-family dwellings; $0.31/sq ft for commercial), occupational tax certificates and alcohol licenses, $22 per-day state inmate housing reimbursements, $1.50 per-month emergency telephone subscriber fees across landline/wireless/VOIP/prepaid lines, and state and federal grants. The county participates in the Georgia Purchasing Group (Bidnet Direct by SOVRA) for procurement following a 2025 announcement. No private equity, venture capital, or public-market capital structure applies.

Name

Bulloch County

Legal name

Bulloch County

Website

https://bullochcounty.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1796

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Bulloch County is a Georgia county government serving 76,000+ residents across 689 square miles from its Statesboro headquarters, providing public safety, infrastructure, judicial, tax, permitting, and recreation services funded primarily by property taxes and fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Statesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax (Ad Valorem): Primary revenue source based on fair market value of property established January 1st each year. Tax is levied on assessed value (40% of fair market value). County millage rate funds county government operations.
2. Building Permits and Inspection Fees: Fees for residential, commercial, and industrial construction permits, inspections, plan reviews, and certificates of occupancy.
3. Business Licenses and Alcohol Licenses: Occupational tax certificates (business licenses) and alcohol beverage licenses for businesses in unincorporated county areas.
4. State inmate housing reimbursement: State of Georgia provides reimbursements of $22 per day per inmate for state inmates housed at Bulloch County Correctional Institution.
5. Emergency Telephone Fees: Emergency telephone subscriber fees of $1.50 per month for landline, wireless, and VOIP accounts to fund E-911 operations.
6. State and Federal Grants: Various state and federal funding programs including transportation improvement funds, environmental grants, and community development funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bulloch County is a county government entity in Georgia that delivers a comprehensive range of public services to residents and businesses. Its core offerings include property tax assessment and collection, building permits and inspections, business and alcohol licensing, emergency 911 dispatch and emergency management, public works (roads, airport, solid waste), sheriff/fire/EMS, judicial services (magistrate, state, probate, accountability courts), elections, animal services, parks and recreation, and economic development support.

Product overview

Bulloch County is a county government entity in Georgia that provides public services to its residents rather than commercial technology products. The county offers a range of government services including administration, public safety (E-911, sheriff, fire, EMS, emergency management), development services (planning, zoning, permitting, code enforcement), tax collection, elections, animal services, public works, parks and recreation, and judicial services. These are government职能 rather than commercial product offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Tax Assessment and Collection
• Building Permits and Inspections
• Business and Alcohol Licensing
• Regional E-911 and Emergency Operations Center

Quantifiable outcome

• Population has doubled since 1980
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia Purchasing Group (Bidnet Direct by SOVRA)coreTechnology or Integration · 21 October 2025Bulloch County joined the Georgia Purchasing Group, an e-procurement platform provided by Bidnet Direct by SOVRA, to enhance procurement efficiency and vendor access. The platform offers increased transparency, competition, and streamlined bid management for participating agencies and vendors.
• Georgia Southern UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship post-secondary institution for South Georgia with 27,000 students, serving as a major economic engine for Bulloch County. Partnership supports education, workforce development, and community engagement.
• Ogeechee Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the fastest growing community colleges in Georgia with 3,000 students, providing technical education and workforce training for county residents.
• Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)minorOthersState agency establishing building codes and construction standards that Bulloch County adopts and enforces through its permitting and inspection department.
• Candler CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner receiving E-911 and Emergency Operations Center services from Bulloch County, serving over 90,000 combined residents.
• Evans CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner receiving E-911 and Emergency Operations Center services from Bulloch County, serving over 90,000 combined residents.
• City of StatesborocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty seat city with shared services including courts, elections, and development services. Cities of Brooklet, Portal, and Register also receive mapping services.
• Pineland BHDDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral health partner for Ogeechee Circuit Mental Health/Drug Court providing substance abuse treatment and mental health services for court participants.
• Gateway Behavioral Health ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and addiction treatment provider partnering with Mental Health/Drug Court for participant services.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Effingham County, Georgia: Adjacent Savannah-area county offering the same service portfolio (public safety, courts, permitting, tax administration). Comparable in population size, geographic area, and dependency on Savannah metro dynamics.
• Emanuel County, Georgia: Adjacent Southeast Georgia county with comparable county-government operations. Comparable as a regional peer with similar population range and service-delivery model.
• Bryan County, Georgia: Adjacent coastal-Georgia county with similar full-service county functions. Directly comparable in service mix, revenue model (property tax + fees), and proximity to the Savannah MSA, serving as a natural benchmark for Bulloch's growth trajectory.
• Candler County, Georgia: Adjacent rural county and current regional partner receiving E-911 services from Bulloch. Comparable as a small county government with shared regional service infrastructure and similar Southeast Georgia operating profile.
• Screven County, Georgia: Adjacent Southeast Georgia county with comparable full-service government structure. Comparable as a regional peer with similar population scale and rural-to-suburban operating context.
• Jenkins County, Georgia: Adjacent rural Southeast Georgia county with a similar full-service government structure. Comparable as a small-scale peer with shared regional economic dynamics.
• Liberty County, Georgia: Coastal Georgia county with similar county-government service portfolio, including public safety, courts, and tax administration. Comparable in scale and Southeast Georgia operating environment.
• Tattnall County, Georgia: Adjacent Southeast Georgia county providing the same full-service government functions. Comparable in size, service mix, and rural-Georgia operating profile.
• Chatham County, Georgia: Adjacent Savannah-area county providing comparable full-service municipal functions (public safety, tax administration, courts, E-911). Directly comparable as a Georgia county government of similar geographic scale serving the same Savannah metro labor market.
• Evans County, Georgia: Smaller adjacent county and current regional partner receiving E-911 services from Bulloch. Comparable as a county government with shared service delivery, smaller population base, and similar revenue mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOiI1RiYir_N1GB8p7OjhvQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/bullochboc
• Instagraminstagram.com/bullochcounty
• Xx.com/bulloch_county
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bulloch-county-board-of-commissioners

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles29 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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