Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority
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The Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority (NWGAJDA) is a joint development authority that serves Catoosa County
, Chattooga County
, Dade County
, and Walker County
in the U.S. state
of Georgia
.
The NWGAJDA was created under general statute of the OCGA
§ 36-62-1 in the year 1998 and is registered with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The office of the NWGAJDA is located in Rock Spring, Georgia
on U.S. Route 27
.
for its service region. In addition, the NWGAJDA is involved with new business recruitment, meets with existing industries to discuss expansion or retention needs, helps promote and foster small business and entrepreneurship in the region, and provides area demographics and statistics for companies seeking information.
Catoosa County, Georgia
Catoosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 5, 1853. As of 2000, the population was 53,282. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 62,241...
, Chattooga County
Chattooga County, Georgia
Chattooga County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 28, 1838. As of 2000, the population was 25,470. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 26,797. The county seat is Summerville.-Geography:...
, Dade County
Dade County, Georgia
Dade County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population is 15,154. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 16,098...
, and Walker County
Walker County, Georgia
Walker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 18, 1833 from land formerly belonging to the Cherokee Indian Nation. As of 2000, the population was 61,053. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 64,554...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
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The NWGAJDA was created under general statute of the OCGA
OCGA
OCGA may refer to:*Official Code of Georgia Annotated*Ontario Charitable Gaming Association...
§ 36-62-1 in the year 1998 and is registered with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The office of the NWGAJDA is located in Rock Spring, Georgia
Rock Spring, Georgia
Rock Spring is a small unincorporated community located in northwest Georgia about 14 miles south of Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is in Walker County which resides in Georgia's 9th congressional district.-Local business:...
on U.S. Route 27
U.S. Route 27
U.S. Route 27 is a north–south United States highway in the southern and midwestern United States. The southern terminus is at US 1 in Miami, Florida. The northern terminus is at Interstate 69 in Fort Wayne, Indiana...
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Joint Development Authorities in the state of Georgia
Joint Development Authorities (JDAs) are a collabrative effort of two or more jurisdictions to guide the development of a region. The importance of JDAs in Georgia has increased since the passage of the Business Expansion and Support Act (BEST) of 1994. The BEST program allows for an additional $500 credit through the state of Georgia's Job Tax Credit program. In the state of Georgia, two or more jurisdictions may combine to form a joint development authority. In addition, the 2003 House Bill 309 of the Georgia General Assembly allows or the "creation and activation of a joint development authority for a county of this state and a contiguous county of an adjoining state" insofar as to allow for the join collaboration of recreational projects such as sports facilities and amphitheatersMission
The mission of the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority is to improve the quality of life and increase community wealth for the Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade and Walker County region by promoting the expansion and growth of industry and diversification of the regional economy. The NWGAJDA serves as a marketing arm of economic developmentEconomic development
Economic development generally refers to the sustained, concerted actions of policymakers and communities that promote the standard of living and economic health of a specific area...
for its service region. In addition, the NWGAJDA is involved with new business recruitment, meets with existing industries to discuss expansion or retention needs, helps promote and foster small business and entrepreneurship in the region, and provides area demographics and statistics for companies seeking information.
Board of Directors
The board of directors for the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority consists of three citizens from each of the four counties represented. The Commissioner(s) from each county appoints the board members.Staff
The staff for the Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority consists of an executive director, a project manager, and an administrative assistant. The executive director is hired by the board of directors who, in turn, is responsible for hiring the staff for the NWGAJDA. The staff members are as follows:- Jeff MullisJeff MullisJeff Mullis is a state senator of the Republican Party representing the 53rd district in the Georgia State Senate. First elected in 2000, he is in his fifth term in the Georgia General Assembly...
, Executive Director - Keith Barclift, Project Manager