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FAQ
The EDGE Accountability Agreement was established to insure that public benefit will be derived from EDGE incentives granted to local governments for businesses that locate or expand within the state. As such, the Agreement provides for:
- Each business assisted with EDGE financial assistance to be accountable for the delivery of appropriate public benefit...
Under the EDGE fund, what is a competitive project?
A project is considered "competitive" when a company is considering a Georgia community as well as a location from outside the state of Georgia.
Can EDGE funds be used to give one Georgia community an advantage over another Georgia community?
No. The purpose of the EDGE fund is to give a qualified county in Georgia the ability to close a deal (business expansion or location) when competing with a community in another state or another country.
News Items
Governor Deal Announces OneGeorgia Awards
Tuesday, June 14, 2025 Gov. Nathan Deal and members of the OneGeorgia Authority Board met today to approve $8 million in grants and loans from OneGeorgia Authority's portfolio of financing programs. These awards will assist economic development projects in rural Georgia aimed at creating jobs, stimulating private investment, supporting and retaining existing job...
Project Highlights
EDGE Fund - DA of LaGrange, Sewon America, Inc.
Feb 8, 2025
In January 2009, OneGeorgia awarded $5,000,000 in EDGE Funds to the Development Authority of LaGrange to assist in the location of an auto supply manufacturing facility, Sewon America, Inc. Sewon planned to create 550 jobs and provide a private investment of approximately $150 million within 24 months. Sewon America, Inc., located in the Callaway South Industrial Par...
EDGE Fund - Douglas-Coffee County Industrial Authority, Premium Waters, Inc.
Jan 5, 2025
Premium Waters, established in 1994, is one of the largest bottled water companies in the Midwest region. Its parent company is a family-owned business dating back 130 years. Premium Waters bottles and sells water to the commercial, residential and retail markets including both branded and private label water products. To serve the southern thirst, Premium Waters opened...
EDGE Fund - DA of Walton County, General Mills Distribution Center
Sep 30, 2025
In December 2009, the OneGeorgia Authority awarded a $500,000 EDGE grant to the Development Authority of Walton County to assist with the purchase of machinery and equipment to outfit a new distribution center for General Mills who plans job creation of 112 jobs within two years. Social Circle is now home to the largest LEED Gold industrial building in the United Sta...
Photo Galleries
June 2010 Board Meeting Photos
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