Economic vitality in rural Georgia is the singular goal of the OneGeorgia Authority – and we have the tools to help make it happen. From land acquisition, infrastructure development, airport enhancements and broadband creation to machinery purchases, business relocation assistance and entrepreneur support, OneGeorgia provides grants and loans for these economic development activities to qualified applicants.
Our task at the OneGeorgia Authority is to serve as a financial partner and catalyst in helping our rural communities maintain excellent quality of life advantages while also creating sustainable and diversified economies. Local governments, local-government authorities, joint or multi-county development authorities, lending institutions and airport authorities are qualified applicants. Learn if your geographic area is eligible. Learn more about our programs.
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Learn more about the Georgia Entrepreneur and Small Business Program
The OneGeorgia Authority has provided funding to the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute and the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center to deliver expanded services to Entre...
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Southeast Georgia JDA - Railroad Passing Siding
February 01, 2010
In June 2008, the OneGeorgia Authority awarded Equity loan funds of $1,000,000 to assist with the construction of a 12,600 linear foot railroad passing siding in Odum alongside the 182-mile Norfolk Southern (NS) Macon to Brunswick line to increase the capacity and efficiency of the Macon to Brunswick line. Total project cost is $4,198,634, which includes a USDA loan of $1,040,000, Joint Development Authority commitment of $1,108,634 and Georgia Department of Transportation commitment of $1,05...
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