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Georgia Court of Appeals Decision Stands, Safer Human Medicine Stays the Course

[Bainbridge, GA] – Safer Human Medicine (SHM) is pleased with the Georgia Supreme Court’s decision not to hear a challenge to an earlier ruling handed down by the Georgia Court of Appeals permitting its Bainbridge project to move forward. “With the Supreme Court’s denial of this challenge, we can begin preparing for construction on our state-of-the-art facility that will advance American medical research, provide good-paying jobs, and increase economic opportunities for Bainbridge, Georgia,” said Jim Harkness, CEO of Safer Human Medicine.

We look forward to breaking ground and earning the people’s trust in this community as we build our business and meaningful relationships. We will do that by operating with the highest standards and supporting American medical research to develop new life-saving medicines.

Jim Harkness, CEO of Safer Human Medicine

Economic Benefits for Bainbridge and Decatur County: The Supreme Court’s ruling clears the way for SHM’s continued investment in Bainbridge, bringing substantial economic benefits to the community:

  • Economic Impact: SHM’s Bainbridge facility is estimated to provide $743 million in total economic output over the next decade. This includes $202 million in salaries and benefits, supporting 403 new jobs—227 direct operational roles, 79 construction jobs, and 97 indirect positions in supporting sectors of Bainbridge’s economy.
  • Higher Wages: SHM significantly expands economic opportunities for residents by offering competitive salaries across all job levels—well above local averages.
  • Local Tax Revenue Contributions: The Bainbridge facility will generate $7.2 million in local tax revenue over the next decade, providing $3.6 million each to Bainbridge and Decatur County. These funds will support public schools, infrastructure, and essential services.
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About Safer Human Medicine: Safer Human Medicine (SaferHM.com) is a trusted provider of high-quality, ethically sourced non-human primates for biomedical research. Committed to advancing medical breakthroughs, we work closely with research institutions and pharmaceutical companies to support the development of life-saving treatments and therapies. Guided by rigorous animal care and welfare standards, Safer Human Medicine ensures the highest ethical practices while enabling critical research that improves human health worldwide.

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