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This resolution commends the OneGeorgia Authority, a state economic development program established in 2000 that focuses on promoting economic opportunities in rural Georgia. The resolution highlights the organization's significant achievements over its first 25 years, including investing over $778 million in rural communities, leveraging more than $21 billion in private investment, and creating over 65,000 new direct jobs through 872 awards. The OneGeorgia Authority is described as a flexible program that works directly with local governments to enhance economic vitality, and has been instrumental in helping Georgia be recognized as the No. 1 state to conduct business for 11 consecutive years. The resolution specifically praises the organization's role in creating sustainable communities, developing employment opportunities, and maintaining an excellent quality of life in rural areas. The document formally commends the OneGeorgia Authority for its substantial impact on rural Georgians and the state's economic growth, and directs the Senate Secretary to distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.