What GEORGE COUNTY does

George County, Mississippi is a county government entity established in 1910, headquartered in Lucedale, MS, and serving residents across five elected supervisor districts. It delivers the full spectrum of municipal services including road maintenance, public safety, emergency management, 911 dispatch, property tax assessment and collection, land and court records management, veterans services, solid waste collection, and judicial administration through a network of elected officials (Board of Supervisors, Chancery Clerk, Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, Tax Assessor/Collector, Coroner) and appointed department heads. The county operates 14 volunteer fire departments across four fire grading districts and runs a 17-acre Fairgrounds hosting annual events including the George County Fair, Watermelon Games, and 4H shows.

The county's primary economic development asset is the George County Industrial Park, a 1,200+ acre site with 375 acres of Mississippi Power-certified Project Ready developable land. The park is anchored by Enviva's $175 million wood pellet manufacturing facility (opened October 2022) and includes tenants such as American Tank & Vessel, Turner Construction, and Love's Travel Center. Infrastructure advantages include direct access to the Mississippi Export Railroad (connecting to CN and CSX), proximity to Port of Pascagoula (40 miles, handling 35+ million tons) and Port of Mobile (40 miles), dual-feed 115-12.47kV power, 720,000 GPD water capacity, 600 MCF/hour natural gas, and fiber optics. The workforce pipeline is supported by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College George County Campus (50+ years, located 5 miles from the Industrial Park).

Revenue is generated through property tax collection (with multiple years of no millage increases), garbage collection fees, land and court records fees ($314,000 transferred to General Fund), court fines, industrial park tenant revenue, and substantial federal and state grant funding (COPS, EDA, SS4A, congressional appropriations, state legislative funding). Notable capital deployments include a P25 Radio System and 911 Dispatch Center Project (Motorola Solutions, COPS Grant funded, March 2025), an EDA-funded $1.4 million highway grant, and $3 million in 2024 congressional road funding. The county is governed by a Board of Supervisors with elected leadership including Board President Kelly Wright and Vice President Frankie Massey, and operates without zoning restrictions outside city limits to facilitate industrial recruitment.

Name

GEORGE COUNTY

Legal name

George County, Mississippi

Website

https://georgecountyms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

George County, Mississippi is a county government headquartered in Lucedale, serving residents across five supervisor districts with municipal services, public safety, and tax administration. Its primary economic development asset is a 1,200+ acre Industrial Park anchored by Enviva's $175M wood pellet plant, with rail and port connectivity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of General Economic Programs (92611), Courts (922110), Administration of Public Health Programs (92312)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• County government services
• Public safety administration
• Tax collection services
• Industrial park development
• Emergency management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lucedale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Collection: County-wide property taxes collected through Board-approved annual budget process. Budget determines millage rate and property tax collection amounts. Multiple years with no millage increase documented.
2. Garbage Collection Fees: Weekly household garbage collection with billing through Tax Collector's office. Online payment options available.
3. Land and Court Records: Fees from recording land deeds, estates, guardianships, and court documents. Generated $314,000 in revenue transferred to General Fund.
4. Federal and State Grants: Grant funding from federal and state sources including EDA grants, COPS grants, GCRF grants, TIGER grants, and various project-specific funding for infrastructure improvements.
5. State Funding and Appropriations: Annual legislative session funding and appropriations from Mississippi state legislature for various county projects and infrastructure.
6. Court Fines and Fees: Circuit Clerk office handles criminal fines, civil cases, and various court-related fees including marriage licenses and voter registration.
7. Industrial Park Revenue: Revenue from industrial park tenants including Enviva, American Tank & Vessel, Turner Construction, and other businesses. Property control through partnership with Luce Family.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

George County, Mississippi is a county government entity providing municipal services to residents and businesses within its jurisdiction. Core functions include road maintenance, public safety (sheriff, 911 dispatch, emergency management), solid waste collection, property tax assessment and collection, court and records services, veterans services, economic development through the 1,200+ acre Industrial Park, and community programs including fairgrounds and farmers market operations.

Product overview

George County, Mississippi is a local government entity. It does not offer commercial technology products or services. Its operational functions include county administration, public safety (sheriff, emergency management, rural fire protection, 911 dispatch), road maintenance, solid waste collection, tax assessment and collection, court services, veterans services, community development, and management of the George County Industrial Park (1,200+ acres with utilities, rail, and commercial warehouse/office space for business recruitment).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• George County Industrial Park A 1,200+ acre industrial park with 375 acres of Mississippi Power-certified Project Ready sites for manufacturing, retail, and commercial enterprises. Provides dual overhead electric feeds (115-12.47kV), water capacity of 720,000 GPD, natural gas at 600 MCF/hr, fiber optics, and direct rail access via Mississippi Export Railroad to CN and CSX. Located 2.5 miles from US Hwy 98 and 40 miles from Port of Pascagoula.
• 911 Emergency Dispatch and P25 Radio System 24/7 emergency dispatch center with two dispatchers on duty at all times coordinating law enforcement, fire, and EMS response. New Motorola Solutions P25 radio system funded by $900,000 COPS Grant providing interoperable regional emergency communications.
• Property Tax Collection Service

Quantifiable outcome

• $8.6 million in VA benefits secured for veterans in 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Motorola SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2024County approved negotiations for P25 Radio System and 911 Dispatch Center Project with Motorola Solutions. COPS Grant funding of $900,000 received March 2025. Will provide inter-operable regional emergency communication.
• Mississippi State University (MSU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021George County/MGCCC Center partners Ag Science program with Mississippi State University. Supports local agricultural education and workforce development.
• Love's Travel CenterssecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Travel center located on Hwy. 98. Concrete pouring ceremony March 2021. Hiring 50 workers. Major commercial development.
• Enviva HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019$175 million wood pellet manufacturing facility in Industrial Park. Groundbreaking October 2019, officially opened October 2022. Major anchor tenant creating timber markets for state and local employment.
• Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partners with MGCCC for workforce training programs. George County Campus located 5 miles from Industrial Park. Partnership includes Ag Science program with Mississippi State University. MGCCC George County Campus celebrated 50 years in 2023.
• Mississippi Power CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty Industrial Park earned two Project Ready Certifications through Mississippi Power. Dual overhead electric feeds (115-12.47kV) from separate substations transferred via 220kV lines. New 20 MW substation inside Industrial Park. Partnership for site certification and economic development.
• Mississippi Export RailroadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner42-mile short line railroad extending from George County to Gulf of Mexico. Connects Canadian National Railroad and CSX Transportation. Industrial Park directly connects with MS Export Railroad via two rail spurs. Property control partnership with MS Export RR.
• Port of PascagoulacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest seaport in Mississippi handles 35+ million tons of cargo. Located 40 miles from Industrial Park. Deep water harbors (42 ft and 38 ft channels). Connected to Industrial Park by rail and state highways.
• Port of Mobile / Alabama State Port AuthoritysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlabama State Port Authority operates deep-water port facilities. 40 miles southeast from Industrial Park via Canadian National Rail and Federal Highway 98. 4,000 acres, 41 berths, 4 million sq ft warehouses.
• South Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty works with SMPDD on economic development, road safety grants (SS4A), and scholarship programs. SMPDD has awarded scholarships to MGCCC George County students.
• Multi-Mart Water SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides water service to Industrial Park. 12" and 10" C900 water lines adjacent to Park. Capacity of 720,000 GPD to site. New 500,000 gallon water tank with 66 PSI next to Park. Additional 1,000 GPM well scheduled for 3Q 2026.
• Atmos EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNatural gas provider for Industrial Park. 6-inch steel gas lines adjacent to Park. 600 MCF per hour capacity. Main interconnect just south of Industrial Park for expandable services.
• Singing River Electric Power AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectric power provider for various county facilities including former Coca-Cola facility and Bouncing Warehouse. Three phase power available.
• United Way of Jackson-George CountiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner listed on county website for social services coordination.
• American Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for emergency response and disaster relief coordination.
• George County Sheriff's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partnership for public safety. Sheriff elected by county. Coordinates with county emergency management and 911 dispatch.
• George Regional Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hospital system providing healthcare. Board Supervisor serves as trustee. Hospital received 5-star ranking. COVID-19 vaccination sites at county fairgrounds.
• 14 Volunteer Fire DepartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRural fire protection through Shipman, Rocky Creek, Bexley, Ward, Agricola, Howell, Movella, Central, Twin Creek, Barton, Basin, Benndale, Broome, Salem VFDs. County fire coordinator works with state and supervisors.
• Luce FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty partnership with Luce Family for Industrial Park development. Combined with George County Board of Supervisors and MS Export RR for property control.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Jones County, Mississippi: Comparable Southeast Mississippi county with similar rural-suburban mix, industrial recruitment efforts, and Board of Supervisors governance structure.
• Jackson County, Mississippi: Same judicial district and Gulf Coast regional economy; provides comparable county services but on a much larger scale (Port of Pascagoula host county), making it a broader-incumbent reference for industrial development strategy.
• Forrest County, Mississippi: Regional Southeast Mississippi county with hub-city (Hattiesburg) connections, providing a useful comparison for county government services delivery and economic development partnerships.
• Hancock County, Mississippi: Gulf Coast regional county with comparable industrial park development, port proximity, and tourism-recreation economy. Useful peer for evaluating coastal county economic development strategies.
• Stone County, Mississippi: Neighboring rural Mississippi county with similar population, Board of Supervisors governance, and economic development focus. Comparable in scope of services (roads, sheriff, courts, tax collection) and rural-industrial economy.

Broad incumbents

• Harrison County, Mississippi: Larger Gulf Coast county operating broader-scale government functions including ports, beaches, and major industrial base. Useful reference for scaled-up municipal governance and economic development.

Direct peers

• Perry County, Mississippi: Similar small rural Mississippi county with comparable Board of Supervisors structure, public safety, road, and tax services. Useful as a directly comparable peer for service delivery and budget scale.
• Greene County, Mississippi: Adjacent county sharing the 19th Judicial District with George County. Provides directly comparable county government services including District Attorney coordination, public safety, and rural economic development.
• Wayne County, Mississippi: Rural Mississippi county of similar population and economic base, offering directly comparable county government operations, industrial recruitment efforts, and public service delivery model.

Others

• South Mississippi Planning and Development District (SMPDD): Regional planning partner of George County for SS4A road safety grants, economic development, and scholarship programs. Adjacent enabling organization rather than a peer county.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GeorgeCountyMsEmergencyManagement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/george-county

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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