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Houston County joins Mid‑Georgia Gateway Authority to market Peach County mega‑site
Summary
The Houston County Board voted unanimously to join the Mid‑Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority, agreeing to contribute from general fund reserves and participate in revenue sharing to help market and attract an industrial tenant for the Peach County mega‑site.
The Houston County Board of Commissioners voted May 5 to join the Mid‑Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority and enter an intergovernmental agreement with Macon‑Bibb and Peach counties to market the Peach County mega‑site and pursue a large industrial tenant.
Commissioner J. Byrd presented the request and the motion, seconded by Commissioner Gottwals, carried unanimously. The Board authorized Houston County's financial contributions to come from general fund reserves and directed the finance department to make necessary budget adjustments. Chairman Perdue said the county sought a voice in what locates on the property and to share in future development revenues.
The action authorizes Houston County to participate in the Authority's revenue‑sharing agreement; the motion did not specify a dollar amount for initial contributions beyond the directive to use general fund reserves. Commissioners thanked staff members Angie Gheesling and Andrea Gray for their work on the project.
The Board took no separate vote specifying an incentive package or tenant; joining the Authority is an authorization to participate in coordinated regional recruitment and future decisions will return to the Board if financial commitments or incentive packages are proposed.
