Bacon County
The Bacon County Development Authority is requesting funds to acquire a 437-acre tract of property to expand the industrial park on Georgia Highway 32 West in Alma, Georgia.

• $354,400 is requested to acquire a 437-acre tract of property to expand the industrial park on Georgia Highway 32 West in Alma.
  
  
• $529,400 Total Project Cost.

Baker, Dougherty, Lee and Terrell Counties, JDA of
The Joint Development Authority of Baker, Dougherty, Lee and Terrell Counties is requesting funds for an ecological-tourism training and marketing program, Southwest Georgia Outdoor Adventures. The pilot program will provide technical and marketing assistance to promote activities including hunting, fishing, bird watching, boating, canoeing, field trials, camping, farm tours and wildlife photography. The pilot project is expected to create up to 60 new jobs and will promote 14 counties in southwest rural Georgia.

• $500,000 is requested for a pilot ecological-tourism training and marketing program known as Southwest Georgia Outdoor Adventures.
  
  
• $680,000 Total Project Cost.

Bryan County - Pembroke Development Authority
The Bryan County - Pembroke Development Authority seeks funding assistance to pay for a 600,000 gallon elevated water storage tank. The storage tank will serve the 272-acre industrial park, Interstate Centre, under construction at the intersection of I-16 and Highway 280.

• $500,000 is requested for assistance to pay for a 600,000 gallon elevated water storage tank.
  
  
• $3,981,475 Total Project Cost.

Byron, City of
Resubmission: The City of Byron is requesting funding to reconfigure one existing wastewater pump station, construct one new pump station and two new forcemains as part of a larger wastewater connection to the City of Warner Robins system. By joining the section of Byron east of I-75 to the Warner Robins system, this will immediately expand industrial wastewater capacity for the North Peach Industrial Park and commercial arteries along Highway 49, as well as alleviate the burden that area constitutes on Byron's existing system, currently under an EPD consent order.

• $450,000 is requested to reconfigure one existing wastewater pump station, construct one new pump station and two new forcemains as part of a larger wastewater connection to the City of Warner Robins system.
  
  
• $500,000 Total Project Cost.

Cedartown, City of
The City of Cedartown requests assistance to construct an access road to the Cedartown North Business Park. The City of Cedartown needs the access road to assist with marketing efforts of prospective new industries to the park.

• $310,227 requested for assistance to construct an access road to the Cedartown North Business Park.
  
  
• $328,727 Total Project Cost.

Dawson, City of
Resubmission: The City of Dawson, along with the DDA and The Better Hometown Task Force, seek to increase tourism and downtown development by acquiring and renovating a building in the historic downtown area. The building will house a dinner theater facility and a locally owned restaurant. The community hopes to create a niche tourism market by hosting unique theater productions as well as foster future downtown development in the area.

• $400,000 is requested to acquire and renovate a building in our historic downtown area, to house a theatre, a restaurant, a dinner theatre and a cultural center.
  
  
• $679,700 Total Project Cost.

East Ellijay, City of
The City of East Ellijay seeks funding to extend water lines to a 90-acre tract, identified as Phase I, within the 269-acre industrial park, the Highlands of East Ellijay. Super Wal-Mart Stores has committed to serve as the anchor retail store in Phase I of this development, creating 150 new jobs within 24 months. At the completion of commercial and industrial development in Phase I, it is estimated that a total of 1200 new jobs will be available in the area.

• $500,000 requested to extend water lines to a 90-acre tract, identified as Phase I, within the 269-acre industrial park, the Highlands of East Ellijay.
  
  
• $1,493,120 Total Project Cost.

Elbert County, Elberton and Bowman, Development Authority of
The Development Authority of Elbert County, Elberton and Bowman is seeking funds to grade and prepare a 17-acre site for the purpose of erecting an 80,000 square foot speculative facility.

• $200,000 is requested to grade and prepare a 17-acre site for the purpose of erecting an 80,000 SF speculative facility.
  
  
• $1,800,000 Total Project Cost.

Fall Line Regional Development Authority
The Fall Line Regional Development Authority is seeking funds to conduct a Comprehensive Feasibility Study for the development of an Industrial Park at the future intersection of Highway 441 and the Fall Line Freeway. The proposed park would be strategically located in both Wilkinson and Baldwin counties, enhancing regional competiveness.

• $175,000 is requested to conduct a Comprehensive Feasibility Study for the development of an Industrial Park at the future intersection of Highway 441 and the Fall Line Freeway.
  
  
• $182,500 Total Project Cost.

Fort Gaines, City of
The City of Fort Gaines is requesting funds for a sewer line extension from the existing wastewater treatment plant to George T. Bagby State Park. This would include two new pumping stations, upgrading two existing pumping stations, 1200 linear feet of 4-inch forcemain, and 23,000 linear feet of 6-inch forcemain. The project will serve the George T. Bagby State Park Lodge and Conference Center currently being expanded from 30 to 60 rooms, the new county airport and a proposed retirement complex.

• $500,000 is requested for sewer line extension for the existing wastewater treatment plant to George T. Bagby State Park.
  
  
• $574,220 Total Project Cost.

Jeff Davis County, Hazlehurst and Denton, Georgia, JDA
The Joint Development Authority of Jeff Davis County, Hazlehurst and Denton seeks funding for the acquisition and renovation of a 17,000 square foot building on 4-acres for use by a local industry, creating 40 jobs in a community where unemployment rates have recently been in double digits.

• $400,000 is requested for the acquisition and renovation of a 17,000 square foot building on 4-acres for use by industry.
  
  
• $440,000 Total Project Cost.

Lamar County Livestock and Agricultural Exposition Authority
Resubmission: The Lamar County Livestock and Agricultural Exposition Authority seeks funding to build the Expo Center, a proposed regional facility with a 50,000 square foot covered arena and animal shelter. The project seeks to provide the region with a multipurpose facility to promote and support agriculture while subsequently providing a needed positive economic impact to a rural community.

• $500,000 is requested for an Expo Center with a 50,000 square foot covered arena and animal shelter, primarily for the purpose of education, supporting and developing the region's agricultural resources.
  
  
• $3,500,000 Total Project Cost.

Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority
The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority seeks assistance with the cost of a predevelopment feasibility study for the proposed construction of a 200-room convention hotel adjacent to the Macon Centreplex along I-16 in Macon. Local, public and private leaders have identified a convention hotel as one of five priorities to stimulate Macon's economy, pledging $1.6 million to secure a private developer. Newtown Macon is managing the predevelopment phase to fully assess the feasibility of a convention hotel and the most viable development concept for our market.

• $253,500 requested for assistance with the cost of a predevelopment feasibility study for the proposed construction of a 200-room convention hotel adjacent to the Macon Centreplex along I-16 in Macon.
  
  
• $29,252,000 Total Project Cost.

McIntosh County Board of Commissioners
A ten-year project to establish an environmentally friendly recirculating type agriculture industry in the coastal counties utilizing indigenous saltwater species of fish. We will build and operate a commercial size demonstration facility. The University of Georgia, Georgia Southern University and Georgia Aquafarms will document and publish all information to set industry standards and educate new farmers.

• $377,146 requested to establish an environmentally friendly recirculating type agriculture industry in the coastal counties utilizing indigenous saltwater species of fish.
  
  
• $2,637,791 Total Project Cost.

McIntosh County Board of Commissioners
This project will create the Georgia Shrimp Certification Program to market and promote the sale of Georgia Shrimp in local, regional and national markets on a year-round basis. This program will develop a market for Georgia Shrimp as a premium product capitalizing on the findings of two Feasibility Studies funded by OneGeorgia and completed in 2001. To accomplish this, the program will establish the Georgia Shrimp Promotion Council, develop certification guidelines and implement inspection and revenue systems. The program will assist all levels of the shrimp industry throughout the state by providing technical, educational and marketing support focusing on Georgia Shrimp brand quality and health benefits.

• $500,000 requested to create the Georgia Shrimp Certification Program to market and promote the sale of Georgia Shrimp in local, regional and national markets on a year-round basis.
  
  
• $991,000 Total Project Cost.

Middle Georgia Regional Development Authority (Peach, Pulaski, and Houston Counties)
The Georgia Marine Shrimp Project is a project exploring the feasibility and cultivation of marine shrimp in an inland farm environment. Phase 1 successfully demonstrated the ability to raise marine shrimp indoors in freshwater. The group seeks funding for Phase II, the construction of outdoor units in Pulaski County (Tier 2) and also funding to provide for various ongoing operational expenses of Phase I and Phase II.

• $214,078 requested to construct the outdoor units of the Georgia Marine Shrimp Project in Pulaski County (Tier 2) and also provide for various ongoing operational expenses of Phase I and Phase II.
  
  
• $433,378 Total Project Cost.

Monroe County, Development Authority of
The Monroe County Development Authority seeks funding to assist with infrastructure improvements to the 271-acre Rumble Road Industrial Park located off I-75. Improvements will serve a new industry, GRESCO, in the park, creating 50 jobs, as well as enhancing the competitiveness of the park to industrial prospects.

• $500,000 requested to assist with infrastructure improvements to the 271-acre tract to serve a new industry, GRESCO, as well as enhancing the competitiveness of the park.
  
  
• $708,750 Total Project Cost.

Odum, City of
The City of Odum requests funding to purchase equipment for lease to a sub-recipient. The local industry seeks to vertically integrate operations, capture a larger share of the market and build a national brand. The proposed expansion will double the local workforce from 20 to 42. These are all milestone achievements for a company in a very rural area with humble beginnings that started in an old church building.

• $220,000 requested for the purchase of equipment that will allow the employer to vertically integrate its operations, capture a larger share of its market, build a national brand and double the local workforce.
  
  
• $520,000 Total Project Cost.

Perry, Georgia, City of
The City of Perry, in a collaborative effort with the Peach and Houston County Boards of Commission, seeks to develop and market a 40-acre industrial site in Peach County near the Perry-Houston County Airport. Proceeds from the sale and lease/purchase of Phase I site(s) will be used for development of subsequent phases. Emphasis will be placed on attracting high-tech industrial and commercial companies requiring small sites, close proximity to the airport and I-75.

• $500,000 requested to develop a 40-acre industrial site in Peach County, near the Perry-Houston County Airport as Phase I of a proposed multi-phase project.
  
  
• $1,028,300 Total Project Cost.

Plains, City of
The City of Plains plans to renovate two historic buildings in downtown Plains, building on increased tourism to the hometown of President Jimmy Carter. The buildings will be developed into the Plains Inn & Antiques. The first floor will include 26 dealer booths and 13 display cases with a check out area. The second floor (Inn) will have a common area and 7 rooms for overnight stays. The seven rooms will be decorated and furnished to represent the years from 1920 to 1980.

• $500,000 requested to renovate two historic buildings in downtown Plains that will be developed into the Plains Inn & Antiques.
  
  
• $1,325,579 Total Project Cost.

Randolph County Development Authority
Resubmission: The Randolph County Development Authority proposes to assist in the creation of the Southwest Georgia Workforce Development Center to be located on the campus of Andrew College in Cuthbert. The building is owned by the Randolph County Development Authority and will be operated by Andrew College. Andrew College and Albany Technical College have collaborated to create a unique partnership that will allow students in the region to access technology training previously unavailable in this area. The project will serve a minimum of 75 beneficiaries in the first year and will create 2.5 jobs.

• $500,000 requested to assist in the creation of the Southwest Georgia Workforce Development Center to be located on the campus of Andrew College in Cuthbert.
  
  
• $1,647,398 Total Project Cost.

Reidsville, City of
The City of Reidsville proposes to construct a new water line along John O. Parker Road to the area between Memorial Drive and John O. Parker Road to support anticipated commercial and industrial development. A national chain grocery store is expected to open this spring in the area, creating 50 new jobs.

• $161,436 requested to construct a new water line along John O. Parker Road.
  
  
• $5,360,249 Total Project Cost.

Richmond County, Development Authority of
Resubmission: The Richmond County Development Authority requests funding for a buy-lease back of the technology assets of e2procure Solutions Group to produce cash to hire and train program, marketing and implementation specialists to accelerate roll out of e2procure product line to public school district clients.
v $490,000 requested for a buy-lease back of the technology assets of e2procure Solutions Group to produce cash to hire and train program, marketing and implementation specialists to accelerate roll out of e2procure product line to public school district clients.

• $2,343,758 Total Project Cost.

Sandersville, City of
The City of Sandersville requests funding to assist with infrastructure improvements to the 214-acre industrial park. The Sandersville/Washington County Research-Industrial Park will provide an opportunity for economic diversity and enhance competitiveness in the area.

• $500,000 requested funding to provide water improvements to the City of Sandersville - Washington County Research and Industrial Park.
  
  
• $2,630,000 Total Project Cost.

Southeast Georgia Regional Development Authority (SEGRDA)
Resubmission: SEGRDA, the development authority representing the Appling-Bacon-Jeff Davis Tri-County region, proposes to use Equity Funds to extend sewer lines from the Appling County Industrial Park West to the SEGRDA (Tri-County) Industrial Park. SEGRDA plans to combine the requested Equity Funds with available RAP funds to complete this project.

• $168,917 requested to extend sewer lines in the Appling County Industrial Park West to the SEGRDA (Tri-County) Industrial Park.
  
  
• $418,592 Total Project Cost.

Statesboro, City of
Resubmission: The City of Statesboro proposes to construct a 500,000 gallon elevated water storage tank at the Statesboro/Bulloch County Airport and also to upgrade existing wells. Improvements will serve the airport and Holland Industrial Park, located off US Highway 301 North and one mile west of the airport.

• $500,000 requested to construct a 500,000 gallon elevated water storage tank and upgrade existing wells to serve the airport and the Holland Industrial Park.
  
  
• $1,250,000 Total Project Cost.

Sumter County
Sumter County proposes to construct a visitor's center, pedestrian platforms, sidewalks, fencing, parking, landscaping, storm drainage, and other necessary improvements at the proposed stops of the planned Southwest Georgia Excursion Train in Sumter and Crisp Counties, promoting tourism and enhancing regional economic development.

• $500,000 requested to support necessary improvements at the proposed stops of the planned Southwest Georgia Excursion Train.
  
  
• $791,850 Total Project Cost.

Telfair County, Development Authority of
The Development Authority of Telfair County seeks funding to construct a modular home manufacturing plant, creating 80 to100 jobs in a county with a 14.6% unemployment rate.

• $500,000 requested to construct a modular home manufacturing plant, creating 80 to100 jobs in a county with a 14.6% unemployment rate.
  
  
• $1,420,000 Total Project Cost.

Thomasville, City of
The City of Thomasville seeks funding to complete the restoration of the historic Municipal Auditorium in downtown Thomasville. With tourism being Georgia's second largest industry, Thomasville seeks to aggressively market Thomasville as a tourist destination and offer programs and shows at the Municipal Auditorium that will attract people from a larger radius, tapping into the cultural and entertainment areas. The auditorium will create economic opportunities for the citizens of Thomasville, Thomas County and the surrounding area.

• $500,000 requested to complete the restoration of the historic Municipal Auditorium in downtown Thomasville.
  
  
• $2,100,000 Total Project Cost.

Thomson, City of
The City of Thomson and McDuffie County request a low interest loan to construct two aircraft hangers.

• $325,000 requested a low interest loan to construct two aircraft hangers.
  
  
• $568,500 Total Project Cost.

Tifton, Downtown Development Authority of The City of
Resubmission: The DDA of The City of Tifton is requesting funds to help finance the renovation and expansion of a new regional 6,893 square foot workforce-training center. The center represents the culmination of a partnership between DDA, South Georgia Workforce Investment Board, Abraham Baldwin College, Moultrie Technical College and the City of Tifton. This regional training hub will house computer labs, migrant worker training programs, adult education classes, counseling facilities, GED programs, job training and job placement programs.

• $435,615 requested to help finance the renovation and expansion of a new regional 6,893 square foot workforce-training center.
  
  
• $622,715 Total Project Cost.

Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority
The Valdosta Lowndes County Industrial Authority and the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners seek funding to create eight incubator sites within the Lake Park Industrial Park located in south Lowndes County. The sites range from 2 to 4-acres and will be served by an interior road system off the Lake Park-Bellevue Road. It is anticipated a minimum of $3,000,000 in capital investment will be made and between 40 and 80 jobs will result.

• $341,848 requested to create eight incubator sites within the Lake Park Industrial Park located in south Lowndes County.
  
  
• $827,212 Total Project Cost.

Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority
The Columbus Regional Technology Center (CRTC) will promote technology based job creation in the six-county Valley Partnership Region. The Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority has partnered with Georgia Tech, Columbus State University and the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce to develop a small incubator focused on technology innovations. The primary goals of the center include nurturing and assisting technology start-up companies with high growth potential, providing clients with facilities and networking opportunities, providing location space and other assistance to companies seeking to establish a market presence in the Valley Partnership Region, promoting entrepreueurism in the Valley Partnership Region.

• $500,000 requested to promote technology based job creation in the six-county Valley Partnership Region.
  
  
• $2,000,000 Total Start-up Operations Cost.

Warren County Development Authority
The Warren County Development Authority is seeking funds to develop a 103-acre parcel as a county industrial park. The county currently does not have a site to recruit small to medium size businesses. The project consists of acquiring land and infrastructure into the site.

• $479,650 requested to develop a 103-acre county industrial park.
  
  
• $701,890 Total Project Cost.

Waycross Development Authority, Downtown
The Waycross Downtown Development Authority seeks funding to complete architectural and engineering plans to demonstrate that the renovation of the Phoenix Hotel in downtown Waycross is viable. The renovation of this historic hotel is seen as a vital component in the redevelopment of Waycross.

• $40,000 requested to complete architectural and engineering plans to demonstrate that the renovation of the Phoenix Hotel in downtown Waycross is viable.
  
  
• $9,455,000 Total Project Cost.