Grant & Loan Awards: Wilkinson County
Wilkinson County
Equity Fund: $60,000
Awarded: 07/24/2006
Applicant: Gordon, Development Authority of the City of
Description:
Equity funds for the renovation of the historic Farmers and Merchants Bank in downtown Gordon into a tourism Discovery Center. Due to Georgia's declining kaolin industry that is significant to Wilkinson County's economy, the DA is being proactive and seeking to diversify the county's economy via new businesses and tourism.
Total Budgeted Project Cost: $814,490