Friday, March 9, 2001
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Friday, March 9, 2001 |
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County to hire economic guru By JOHN
THOMPSON
Coweta County took another step Tuesday toward establishing itself as an economic development power. The County Commission unanimously approved the concept of hiring a staff member to head up the county's economic development office. Commissioner Jim McGuffey, who serves on the county's Economic Development Commission, said the commission needs to fast track this position. McGuffey said the new person would report to County Administrator Theron Gay and a job description should be devised immediately. The new hire would work closely with the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce and the county's Development Authority in marketing the whole county, McGuffey said. The county already has Buddy Harrison in place, who markets the Shenandoah Industrial Park. Commission Chairman Robert Wood said the person hired would probably work closely with Harrison, but also work on retaining existing industries and working with small businesses. McGuffey said the funding for the new position would come from funds previously allocated for economic development. The commission approved the concept unanimously and asked Gay to report back with all the details after they are finalized.
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