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GA HR409

GA HR409
Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA); exceptional contributions to economic development, investment attraction, and community partnerships in Macon-Bibb County; commend


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Introduced
02/26/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
02/26/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/26/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A RESOLUTION commending the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) for its exceptional contributions to economic development, investment attraction, and community partnerships in Macon-Bibb County; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This resolution commends the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) for its exceptional economic development efforts in 2024, highlighting significant achievements such as attracting over $1 billion in investments, including major expansions by companies like Irving Tissue (nearly $600 million) and First Quality Baby Products ($418 million). The resolution specifically recognizes the MBCIA's strategic contributions, including facilitating a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Program that generated substantial financial contributions to local institutions, with $1,941,643 presented to the Bibb County School District and $1,929,580 to Macon-Bibb County. The resolution also praises the MBCIA's leadership, including Board Chair Robby Fountain and Executive Director Stephen Adams, for creating employment opportunities, expanding the local tax base, and improving the community's overall quality of life. Ultimately, the resolution formally acknowledges the MBCIA's efforts in positioning Macon-Bibb County as an attractive destination for business and industry, and directs the House Clerk to distribute an official copy of the resolution to the MBCIA.

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

House Read and Adopted (on 02/26/2025)

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