Fulton County has once again earned national recognition as one of America's premier destinations for business investment, ranking No. 7 in Site Selection magazine's 2026 "America's Best Counties" rankings and No. 1 among counties in the Southeast. The recognition marks the third consecutive year Fulton County has been named among the nation's Top 10 counties for corporate facility investment, reinforcing its position as a leading driver of economic growth, innovation, and job creation.

The rankings are based on corporate expansion and relocation activity between January 2025 and March 2026. They are compiled using the Conway Projects Database and evaluate counties nationwide based on announced corporate projects, capital investment, and jobs created.  During the reporting period, Fulton County attracted a diverse portfolio of business investments spanning technology, advanced manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, logistics, and digital infrastructure.

Major 2025 and 2026 project announcements included: Rivian, Mercedes-Benz USA, Shriners Children’s, CRH Americas, Equifax, Duracell, Boston Scientific, Asbury Automotive Group, T. Marzetti Company and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA. The list includes major headquarters, research, technology, healthcare, and shared services investments, with Fortune 500 operations represented by companies such as Equifax, Boston Scientific, and Asbury Automotive Group, alongside globally recognized brands including Mercedes-Benz, CRH, Rivian, Duracell, and Boehringer Ingelheim.

The annual rankings evaluate all 3,144 U.S. counties based on corporate expansion and relocation projects, capital investment, and jobs created.  With 2,081 points, Fulton County, joined an elite group of counties driving economic growth and innovation across the United States.

“Earning a Top 10 national ranking for the third consecutive year, and the No. 1 position in the Southeast, is a testament to the strength of Fulton County's business ecosystem and the partnerships that continue to drive investment across our communities," says Samir Abdullahi, Director, Select Fulton. "This recognition reflects the collective work of our 15 cities, regional partners, educational institutions, and the private sector to create an environment where businesses can launch, expand, and be successful.”

Fulton County is home to a unique network of municipalities, including the City of Atlanta as its county seat. The County offers companies unmatched access to one of the nation's deepest talent pools, extensive multimodal transportation infrastructure, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and globally recognized higher education institutions, including top-tier research universities such as Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, and Emory University, alongside one of the nation's most distinguished concentrations of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, and Spelman College.

The recognition also highlights the collaborative efforts of Fulton County's municipalities, economic development organizations, workforce partners, chambers of commerce, and higher education institutions, which work together to support business attraction, expansion, and talent development throughout the County.

"Companies choose Fulton County because they find more than a location, they find a collaborative ecosystem built for growth," Abdullahi adds. "From startup innovation to global headquarters, our communities continue to demonstrate why Fulton County remains one of America's most competitive places to invest."

The July 2026 issue of Site Selection highlights technology, sustainability, startup ecosystems, and corporate investment trends shaping the future of economic development. Fulton County's continued recognition reflects its ability to compete successfully for transformative projects while driving innovation, workforce development, and sustainable economic prosperity.