b'Mitchell County can easily drive to Colquitt or Thomas counties to secure good-paying jobs. They need toIm very know those jobs are here in our communities and haveenthusiastic the right skills to succeed.Within Mitchell County, there are approximatelyabout the response 5,200 residents that commute to jobs in nearbyto a completely communities. In contrast, 4,000 workers living elsewhere drive to jobs in Mitchell County.voluntary We know how many people with an identified skillsetsurvey with 100 are within 15- 30- or 45-minute drive-time, even up to an hour, says Grogan. For the right job and benefits,questions. That a person will gladly travel, as they want the job but prefer to live in a community where they have made asays a lot about home. the interest and Gilchrist says the minimal drive-time between countiescommitment of also enhances the quality of life. We not only share our workers, but its an easy drive to shop and eat inthe respondents in neighboring counties. the region to their workforce needs.South Georgias RegionalBusiness Magazine - RUSS MOOREPrint + DigitalCOMPLIMENTARYSUBSCRIPTIONConnect With Us!BUSINESS + CULTURE 47'