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Meriwether Ready Mix to build plant in Thomaston

KJK Holdings, owners of Meriwether Ready Mix, recently purchased ten acres in the Thomaston-Upson County Industrial Park. The company will build a concrete plant to serve this area. According to Kyle Fletcher, Executive Director of the Thomaston-Upson IDA, “the addition of Meriwether Ready Mix to our industrial park will be a tremendous asset to Upson More…

First Planet Fitness Club in Thomaston, Georgia to Open in Mid-September

Thomaston location marks the 10th Georgia club for Planet Fitness Southeast, one of the largest Planet Fitness franchisee groups in the U.S. ORLANDO, Fla. (August 26, 2019) – Planet Fitness, the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgement Free Zone® and affordable prices, announces its plans to open the first Planet Fitness location in More…

American Blossom: Launches New Collection of Eco-Friendly, 100% Made in USA Organic Cotton Bedding

Thomaston Mills, a leading manufacturer of quality linens since 1899, announces the launch of American Blossom Linens, a collection of environmentally responsible, luxuriously soft, 100% Made in USA organic cotton bedding. THOMASTON, Ga. (PRWEB) February 26, 2019 — Thomaston Mills, a family owned textile mill, has been making bedding for over 115 years in the More…

New Industry projects $13 Million investment, 30-plus new jobs

Ranew’s Painting Facility Rezoning Request On Fast Track Published 5-1-2019  By Jim Wheeless In a special called meeting April 18, the planning and zoning board voted unanimously to approve a request by Rolling 13 Ranch, LLC through applicant WSL Real Estate Holdings, LLC to rezone 44 acres at Delray Road and Highway 36 for a More…

Standard textile presents IDA with $12 million proposal, Standard commits 30 more jobs

Published 12–5–2018  The Thomaston–Upson Industrial Development Authority approved a bond resolution during last week‘s regularly scheduled meeting for the issuance of a $12 million bond to Standard Textile.  According to IDA Attorney Joel Bentley, “The IDA was approached last month by Standard Textile, they love to come in at the end of the year and More…

Lumber Company to Invest in Thomaston Sawmill

Interfor Corporation is investing into its Thomaston Sawmill in Upson County.  August 2, 2018  THOMASTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Interfor Corporation is investing $112,000,000 into its Thomaston Sawmill in Upson County. The lumber manufacturers announced its Thomaston mill will be part of Phase II of the Southern Investment Strategy.  In all, Interfor Corporation is taking on More…

CROWN TECHNOLOGY HAS CLOSED ON A BUILDING

Wednesday, May 2, 2018  As part of Crown Technology‘s continued success and commitment to product diversification, We are pleased to announce the acquisition of the property at 600 Poplar Drive, Thomaston, GA. Crown Technology, LLC, based in Woodbury, GA produces various pavement marking products that are sold worldwide.  This new location will house Crown Technology‘s More…

Golden Star Inc. chooses Thomaston, Georgia it newest manufacturing facility

November 17, 2017  ®  The Thomaston–Upson Industrial Development Authority (IDA) is pleased to announce the sale of the speculative building located in the Central Georgia Business and Technology Park. Golden Star, Inc. plans to invest $5 million and create 30 jobs in 2018. The company’s industrial cleaning supplies such as wet mops, dust mops and textile More…