The City of Barnesville owns numerous prospective industrial sites to suit various industries. The sites vary in degrees of construction, from undeveloped sites to existing facilities, complete with utilities. Railway frontage is available at some sites.
Our region offers a strong labor pool of nearly a quarter million people within 35 miles of Barnesville-Lamar County. We have a solid mix of carefully nurtured small businesses as well as mid-sized and large organizations that are national and international in scope. Our rural land is productive through innovative programs for farming and timber management.
Lamar County is the place to live, work and raise families. Our community realizes that selective economic development is the foundation for providing outstanding services, stable tax structure and economic strength which foster quality of life. At the same time, we are demonstrating that an excellent college, public school system, library, roads, shopping, recreation, parks, cultural activities and community events are essential to attracting and retaining the work force and businesses which support our vision. Professional baseball, basketball, football and hockey are within 1 hour of Barnesville-Lamar County and easily accessible by way of four lane highways.
Our citizens can be characterized as public spirited, involved and concerned. They are active volunteers and generously offer their time and energy for the public good. Barnesville has a professionally managed local government which is responsive to the needs of its citizens and visitors. Local governments have adopted a broad vision for economic development and quality of life and is unanimously committed in that pursuit.
