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only two Georgia Counties to be named to the Top Counties Per Capita list, and was the fifth smallest county to receive the honor.

Johnson emphasized her gratitude to local leaders and officials for their help in the achievement. “This ranking really celebrates what local officials are doing to create economic development opportunities in their communities,” she remarked, as she commended the cities of Lyons and Vidalia for their role in the county’s development. “Again, none of this is going to happen without police protection, fire protection, road construction, water, sewer, zoning, and all of the things that cities do.”

She continued, “The fact that we’re on the list should make citizens feel comfortable with economic development dollars that we’re spending here and all of the work [people] are doing to make this place a wonderful place to do business.”