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EDA quarterly report approved; commissioners debate scope, metrics and future county role
Summary
The Walton County Economic Development Alliance presented a quarterly update and received board approval for its quarter payment. Commissioners and community members debated EDA performance metrics and whether county-funded economic development should continue in its current form or be restructured.
DeFuniak Springs — The Walton County Economic Development Alliance (EDA) presented its quarterly update on Aug. 12; commissioners approved the EDA's quarterly payment after a motion and second. The EDA reported modest wins including new jobs at industrial parks and a site‑selection firm visit; the EDA director described recent business attraction work and an increase in web traffic for Walton brand marketing.
During the meeting Commissioner Drake and several…
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