Bill > SB331

This bill repeals the existing joint airport authority that was originally created in 1958 for the City of Winder and Barrow County, effectively dissolving the current airport authority and transferring all of its assets, obligations, and responsibilities directly to Barrow County. The bill specifies that all existing assets, including real and personal property, funds, contracts, leases, permits, and licenses, will be transferred to the county, and Barrow County will assume all outstanding debts and contractual obligations of the previous airport authority. All existing leases and agreements will remain in full force and effect, and will now be administered by the county. The bill also ensures that any legal references to the Barrow County Airport Authority in previous laws, ordinances, or regulations will now be interpreted as referring to Barrow County itself, which will be considered the legal successor to the airport authority. The purpose of this legislation is to enhance efficiency and streamline governance of the local airport by consolidating its management directly under the county government. The act will become effective upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval.

Government Affairs

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71308