ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
in addition to the second most
visited State Park in Georgia,
Monroe County is blessed
with targeted attractions.
Other destinations of interest
in Monroe County include our
growing outdoor attractions
which include Lake Juliette,
Rum Creek, Twin Oak Farms,
Deer Creek Farms, Rocking
Horse Ranch and the Meadows
Gun Club.
The other faucet of
economic development that is
important to Monroe County is
retail and commercial development. This sector also creates
jobs, enhances neighborhood
safety and contributes to vibrant environment of our community’s activity and growth.
By creating opportunities for
retailers and service providers, residents can shop for the
goods and services they need
in their own neighborhood.
Successful local businesses
help forestall blight and crime,
and they reinforce investments
in housing and other development efforts. They transform
decaying commercial corridors into centers for arts and
entertainment, and incubate
innovation that ranges from
micro-enterprises to retooled
industrial sites.
The Authority continues to
evaluate and work on developing all sectors of economic
development in Monroe County
from existing and new industries to non-traditional tourism,
retail and commercial development. Whether a life-long
resident of Monroe County or
someone interested in calling Monroe County home, the
Development Authority stands
ready to meet your development needs.
Development Authority Board of Directors
Butch Copelan
Chairman
Barry Peters
Charles Wilder, Sr.
Vice Chairman
Phil Ham
Treasurer/Secretary
Asst. Treasurer/Asst. Secretary
Charles Haygood
George Wilson
Tommy Campbell
Larry Evans
Board Attorney
Board Member
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