CSRA (WJBF) – Governor Brian Kemp announced the second round of grants in the OneGeorgia Authority’s Rural Site Development Initiative on Wednesday.
According to the Office of the Governor Brian Kemp, the program helps Georgia’s rural communities to identify and develop new, “ready-for-development” industrial sites, helping the state grow economically.
Three counties in the CSRA were included for GRAD-Certification Scholarships, including:
- The Development Authority of Burke County was awarded $35,278 to assist with the costs of seeking GRAD certification for the 150-acre Waynesboro-Burke Industrial Park. The total project costs are $39,198.
- The Development Authority of Jefferson County was awarded $75,000 to assist with the costs of seeking GRAD certification for the 230-acre Louisville Airport Industrial Park. The total project costs are $82,500.
- The Washington-Wilkes Payroll Development Authority was awarded $142,450 to assist with the costs of seeking GRAD certification for the 455-acre Washington-Wilkes Industrial Park Expansion. The total project costs are $167,450.
“The Rural Site Development Initiative empowers communities to proactively shape economic growth that aligns with their long-term goals,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. “GRAD-certified sites offer speed-to-market advantages for companies and strengthen Georgia’s competitive site portfolio. As we build on years of economic success, investing in new site development ensures we sustain and accelerate that momentum.”…