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Economic Development highlights defense-community fund, trims World Congress Center support in FY26 tracking
Summary
The state economic development representative told the committee the FY2026 tracking sheet includes a $250,000 add for the Georgia Joint Defense Commission/Defense Community Economic Development Fund and removes a $250,000 ongoing commitment to the Georgia World Congress Center after a prior $30 million commitment was met.
A Georgia Department of Economic Development representative updated the House subcommittee on FY2026 budget items and said the department’s amended‑budget additions include continued support for defense communities and coordination on tourism and major events.
Defense and community fund: The department said a $250,000 add (23.10.3) remains in the tracking sheet to support the Georgia Joint Defense…
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