Coweta County's newest acquisition could have a big-name tenant within the next few weeks.

That's the word from Buddy Harrison, who recently started his new job as manager for the county's industrial parks.

Harrison told the Coweta County Board of Commissioners at its Tuesday afternoon meeting that a company is looking at a 22-acre tract in the Creekside Industrial Park, just off Walt Sanders Road. The negotiations with the company is in its final stage and Harrison is hopeful to have an announcement soon.

In other news, Harrison said he is actively marketing the property through various media. A new map of the property is now on the county's web page and Harrison is working at placing ads in various real estate and business publications.

Commissioner Jim McGuffey asked Harrison how the master plan for the entire Shenandoah Industrial Park is proceeding.

Harrison explained that he has several items underway in the master plan, including a 3-D rendering that would be available for clients to look at available tracts and see where they would like to locate.

The commissioners said a master plan is key to selling the project, but commission Chairman Vernon “Mutt” Hunter brought his usual witty perspective to the discussion.

“Just don't sell all that land before you finish the plan,” he quipped.

Shenandoah Industrial Park was built in the 1970s and has served as the major industrial park for the county for the last 20 years.

The county decided to purchase the property near Interstate 85 after receiving a positive feasibility study from the county's consulting firm, Robert and Company, and receiving a favorable appraisal on the property. For $13.5 million, the county received 940 acres of property, including 90 acres of wetlands, all maps, engineering studies and future road and sewer plans for the property.

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