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Alma is a city located in southeastern Georgia and serves as the county seat of Bacon County. Positioned along U.S. Routes 1 and 23, the city offers strong regional connectivity to major South Georgia markets including Waycross, Douglas, Brunswick, and the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Alma has a population of approximately 3,500 residents and functions as the commercial, governmental, and service center for Bacon County and the surrounding agricultural communities. The local economy is rooted in agriculture, food processing, timber, and light manufacturing, with the region widely recognized for blueberry production and related agribusiness activity. Alma is known as the “Blueberry Capital of Georgia,” reflecting the area’s significant role in one of the state’s leading agricultural industries. Additional economic drivers include healthcare, education, retail trade, and small business activity that supports the broader rural trade area. Its location near major freight corridors and ports in Brunswick and Savannah further enhances distribution and logistics opportunities. The broader Southeast Georgia region has experienced continued growth supported by industrial investment, expanding logistics networks, and population migration to lower cost Sun Belt markets. Nearby coastal Georgia markets have benefited from the Port of Brunswick and Port of Savannah, while inland communities such as Alma continue to attract businesses seeking affordable operating costs, workforce availability, and access to major transportation routes. Ongoing infrastructure improvements throughout the region have strengthened connectivity and commercial development prospects. In recent years, Alma has seen continued investment in public facilities, downtown improvements, and community development initiatives aimed at supporting local business growth and enhancing quality of life. The city’s small town environment, stable economic base, and strategic regional location position Alma as a dependable market for long term commercial investment and essential retail services in South Georgia..