Grant & Loan Awards: Richmond County
Richmond County
EDGE Fund: $250,000
Awarded: 11/10/2025
Applicant: Richmond County, Development Authority of
Description:
EDGE funds to assist with land acquisition for the location of a distribution center for FedEx Ground, North America's second-largest ground carrier, to Richmond County. The company intends to locate a 38,000 SF FedEx Corporation Ground Division distribution center on a 7.26-acre site at Riverwatch Parkway in Augusta. This project will create 40 new full-time jobs and 40 part-time jobs within two years with private investment of $920,000. Augusta, Richmond County is in competition with North Augusta, South Carolina.
Total Budgeted Project Cost: $3,650,000