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Cities, counties, government authorities and multi-county or multi-jurisdictional development authorities may participate in the grant and loan programs of the OneGeorgia Authority. Touching Georgia Every Day You don’t have to look far for ways Burns & McDonnell touches life in Georgia. From pure drinking water and regional airport projects to brownfield redevelopment and energy services, we are committed to providing the best services possible to counties across our state. technology infrastructure, machinery, equipment and real property acquisition. The Entrepreneur and Small Business Development Loan Guarantee (ESB) Fund provides new financial resources and opportunities for business development in qualified ESB counties by partnering with accredited Georgia financial instituExperience our commitment to your success. tions. This program provides entrepreneurs and small business owners with access to loans ranging from $35,000 up to 1000 Mansell Exchange West $250,000 at competitive rates. Suite 300 The E-911 Fund is devoted to assist counties throughout Alpharetta, GA 30022 (770) 587-4776 Georgia in setting up E-911 emergency telephone services on a regional (i.e., multi-county) basis in counties that are not currently served by 911. The Economic Development, Growth Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Environmental and Consulting Solutions and Expansion (EDGE) Fund provides financial assistance to eligible applicants that are being considered as a relocation or expansion site and are competing with another state for loca407948_Burns.indd 1 11/13/08 tion of a project. The Equity Fund provides financial assistance to rural communities to help build the necessary infrastructure for economic development. Equity funds are also available as loans for several different types of projects, such as constructing speculative buildings in order to attract additional industries to these regions. The Strategic Industries Loan Fund provides loan assistance for the purchase of fixed assets to eligible applicants that are being considered as a relocation or expansion site for a emerging or development-stage company in a strategic industry targeted by Georgia. ■ Editor’s Note: Information for this article was obtained through the OneGeorgia Authority Web site. 12:13:21 PM For More Information For more information on eligibility requirements and the programs described in this article or for more information about the resources available, please visit the OneGeorgia Authority Web site at www.onegeorgia.org. 335999_Georgia.indd 1 FEBRUARY 2009 www.accg.org 7/18/07 23 5:42:02 PM http://www.burnsmcd.com http://www.gapress.org http://www.onegeorgia.org http://www.accg.org

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Georgia County Government - February 2009 Contents President’s Message County Matters ACCG Training Programs: A Foundation for Excellence in County Government ACCG Welcomes Newly Elected Commissioners Georgia’s Trauma System: The Emergency Management System Component Demographics Program Addresses County Planning Extension News: 4-H Camping Program Benefits Georgia Youth Research Corner: Promote Economic Development in Your Rural County County Parade Index of Advertisers

Georgia County Government - February 2009

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