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BRIDGING the Economic Divide
EDGE FUND Economic Development, Growth and Expansion Fund
WILKES COUNTY
EDGE $100, 000 Grant Washington-Wilkes PDA • Building Improvements • Rehabilitate 20 -acre site • Callaway Farms, manufacturer of animal bedding • Uses pulpwood and unusable timber products procured from 5 -county area • Interstate competition: AL • 50 new jobs in two years • Total project cost: $4. 5 M Callaway Farms Manufacturing, LLC
HARRIS COUNTY
EDGE $1, 000 Grant DA of Harris County • Site preparation • 127, 500 SF facility; 27 -acre site • Northwest Harris Business Park • Auto Parts Supplier • Manufacture interior automotive components: seats and doors • Tier 1 Supplier to KIA • Subsidiary of Johnson Controls with 140, 000 employees worldwide • Interstate competition: AL • 310 new jobs in two years • Total project cost: $35. 3 M Hoover Universal, Inc.
WALTON COUNTY
EDGE $500, 000 Grant DA of Walton County • Machinery & Equipment • 1, 500, 000 SF facility; 130 -acre site • LEED Certified Regional Distribution Center • One of the largest of its kind in U. S. • Manufacturer of food products: Cheerios, Wheaties, Yoplait, Hamburger Helper, Green Giant, Betty Crocker and the Pillsbury Dough Boy • Interstate competition: FL, TN • 112 new jobs in two years • Total project cost: $46. 7 M General Mills Operations, LLC
HOUSTON COUNTY
EDGE $598, 640 Grant Houston County Development Authority • Site Preparation • Constructing 10, 000 SF facility • 26 -acre site, extending current site to 55. 56 acres • Southeast Regional Headquarters of Little League Baseball, Inc. • Organizer of local youth baseball and softball teams • Interstate competition: NC, SC • 5 new jobs in two years • Total project cost: $5. 5 M Little League Baseball, Inc.
THOMAS COUNTY
EDGE $350, 000 Grant Thomasville PDA • Site Preparation and Building Construction of 40, 000 SF facility on 10 acres • Expansion of Senior Life Insurance Company, 37 -year-old company based in Thomasville, licensed in 20 states. • Underwriter of life and health insurance products to senior citizens. • Interstate competition: FL • 200 new jobs in three years; 75 Jobs retained • Total project cost: $7. 97 M Senior Life Insurance Company
EDGE Awards
EDGE Awards
EQUITY FUND
DOOLY COUNTY
Equity Award City of Vienna ØSewer Infrastructure ØImprovements include pump stations and force main of the Industrial Wastewater Conveyance system; lagoon and land Application System ØTreatment facility improvements critical to retain Tyson Foods, chicken processor ØTyson contracts with Wendy's food chain in the southeast ØRetain 600 jobs; $10 M private capital investment ØProject cost $2. 57 M $500, 000 Grant Facilitating Agricultural Business Growth & Expansion
CRISP COUNTY
Equity Award City of Cordele ØRoad Infrastructure ØRoad widening of county road to State Hwy 300 and I-75 will promote commercial development ØFlash Foods and Mc. Donald’s offer $4. 6 M in private investment and commit 43 new jobs. ØWater, Sewer , Power and Natural Gas utilities in place ØEnhancing Hwy exits will promote tourism ØLocal investment of $791 K ØTotal project cost $9. 47 M $500, 000 Loan Facilitating Business Growth & Expansion
CALHOUN COUNTY
$300, 126 Loan DDA of the City of Arlington Equity Award ØLand Acquisition, Site Preparation, Infrastructure Improvements, Machinery & Equipment Acquisition, Building Construction ØConstruct fuel island full service maintenance facility at existing business ØSpecializing in transporting agricultural products, Early Trucking Company, with 42 employees residing in 9 -county regional area, is adding 14 trucks, 26 trailers. ØCreate 20 new jobs in two years ØTotal project cost $2. 5 M Facilitating Business Growth & Expansion
GRADY COUNTY
$500, 000 Grant Grady County JDA Equity Award ØLand Acquisition of 175 acres ØExpand existing 179 -acre Milestone Industrial Park just off Hwy 84 currently serving 17 industries with an estimated 950 workers ØPark has CSX rail access to the tri-state market of Georgia, Florida and Alabama ØCity of Cairo has committed to provide all utilities including water, sewer, electricity and natural gas extensions. ØLocal investment of $2. 7 M ØTotal project cost $3. 3 M Facilitating Business Growth Enhancing Regional Competitiveness
MORGAN COUNTY
Equity Award $300, 000 Grant DDA of Madison ØBuilding Construction ØDDA acquired four parcels for the development of "Town Park“ to renovate Ponder Cottage, circa 1830, and build the Harris Pavilion. ØPonder Cottage will serve as the home of the Madison Artists Guild, and Harris Pavilion will host concerts and other gatherings on its large stage. ØThe two-block Town Park area will accommodate 3, 000 people. ØLocal investment of $2. 2 M ØTotal project cost $2. 5 M Regional Tourism Development
RABUN COUNTY
$300, 000 Grant Clayton-Rabun County WSA Equity Award ØSewer Infrastructure ØGap financing for sewer infrastructure along northern sector of US Hwy 441 between Mountain City and Dillard to sustain existing businesses and capacity building ØFeed Mill Restaurant and Osage Farms require sewer improvements to expand ØGeographic topography and environmental protections limit opportunities ØLimited land available for development ØTotal project cost $2. 5 M Enhancing Regional Competitiveness Facilitating Business Growth
STEPHENS COUNTY
$500, 000 Grant Toccoa-Stephens AA Equity Award ØBuilding Construction Ø 5, 948 SF terminal facility at the Level II Toccoa-Stephens County Regional Airport ØThe airport does not have a public airport terminal: only a small office within a privatelyoperated maintenance hangar. ØThe office has multiple roof leaks, no ADA accessibility and is functionally obsolete. ØThe airport, located in the northeastern corner of the state, serves as a gateway to the Northeast Georgia Mountains. ØTotal project cost $3. 2 M Facilitating Business Growth Enhancing Airport Growth & Competitiveness
RANDOLPH COUNTY
$400, 000 Loan Randolph County DA Equity Award ØAcquisition of Machinery & Equipment ØA. G. Daniel Industries, LLC , manufactures a cattle feed product from cotton gin waste materials. ØProduct, baled in industry standard 500 pound bales, can replace high quality cattle feed at a price significantly lower than the market price of other like-feed products. ØCreate 70 new jobs in 2 years ØPrivate investment: $5. 5 M ØTotal project cost $6. 4 M Facilitating Business Growth Agricultural Business Growth & Expansion
JEFFERSON COUNTY
$500, 000 Grant DA of Jefferson County Equity Award ØWater Infrastructure Improvements ØConstruct a deep water well and approximately 17, 700 LF of 12 inch waterlines to connect the supply well to the City of Wrens to support the new 664 -acre Kings Mill Commerce Park at junction of US Hwy 1 and S. R. 80 with close proximity to I-20 ØBordered by nearly one mile of Norfolk Southern main rail line. ØNatural gas service is available via the City of Wrens. ØTotal project cost $2. 5 M Enhancing Regional Competitiveness Facilitating Business Growth
LAMAR COUNTY
$500, 000 Grant Equity Award City of Barnesville ØWater Infrastructure Improvements in Legacy Industrial Park ØConstruct dual feed loop: install 12, 300 LF of 8” water pipelines ØPiedmont Green Power, LLC plans to construct a 50 MW biomass renewable power plant. A reliable, continuous supply of water at the required pressure is a critical factor in the operation of the plant. ØCreate 22 new direct jobs & up to 200 indirect jobs in the region ØTotal project cost $161. 1 M Facilitating Business Growth & Facilitating Business Growth Expansion
MILLER COUNTY
$500, 000 Grant/Loan City of Colquitt DDA Equity Award ØBuilding Construction ØRehabilitate a 5, 658 SF downtown building a multi-use regional conference/performance center. ØThe proposed Center will seat approximately 300 and will include multi-media technology, full kitchen, etc. ØSince 1992, Colquitt has hosted multiple plays, performances, conferences and three Southwest Georgia Film Festivals. ØAn estimated 55, 000 people visit Colquitt annually for the arts. ØTotal project cost $1. 2 M Facilitating Business Growth Regional Tourism Development
HART COUNTY
$300, 000 Grant Agricultural Hart County WSUA Facilitating Growth & Business Equity Award ØWater Infrastructure Facilitating ØGap financing to assist with construction of 10 miles of water main and 40 hydrants in SW Hart County ØImprovements include interconnection between Hart County's Water Authority and the City of Royston. Ø Crystal Farms is GA's largest commercial egg producer, and Cobb. Vantress is one of the world’s top three poultry breeders ØTotal project cost $4. 99 M Business Growth Expansion
Equity Awards
Equity Awards
AIRGeorgia FUND
Franklin-Hart County AA Jackson County Meriwether County Taylor County AA Peach County Candler County AA City of Cochran Telfair-Wheeler AA City of Camilla Brantley County Quitman-Brooks County AA
TATTNALL COUNTY
AIRGeorgia FUND City of Reidsville $651, 835 Grant • Level I Airport • Runway Extension to 5, 000 LF, Taxiway Addition, Aviation Lighting • Georgia State Patrol permanent helicopter station • Improve Safety and Enhance Economic Development • Total cost: $1. 8 M
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