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Three Notch Railway, Owned by Genesee & Wyoming, Provides Direct Rail Access to Covington County
Mar 5 2025Businesses that move to Covington County, Alabama, will have direct rail access to transport materials and products worldwide. The Three Notch Railway, which is owned by Genesee & Wyoming (G&W), boasts 34 miles of tracks and connects Andalusia with CSX in Georgiana.“G&W owns short line railroads that connect, local shippers...

If you live in the American South and have ever bought a bag of mulch from Lowe’s, there’s a good chance that it was made by Sims Bark. This family-owned business has been operational since 1974 and runs several mulch and soil manufacturing facilities across Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina,...

Covington County Has a Strong Labor Pool Across Southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle
Nov 12 2024One of the biggest barriers to growth in the modern economy is finding people to hire. A staggering 75% of employers globally say are having trouble filling roles. Modern businesses looking to move or expand don’t just look at tax rates and business incentives anymore, they also look at the...