This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Rural Economic Development Law.” History. Code 1981, § 50-8-120 , enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 1142, § 1. Administrative rules and regulations. Broadband rural initiative to develop Georgia’s economy, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Grants of […]
Each regional commission of this state, except the regional commission which is also the metropolitan area planning and development commission provided for in Article 4 of this chapter, shall constitute a rural economic development area for the purposes of this article. History. Code 1981, § 50-8-121 , enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 1142, § […]
The regional commission of each rural economic development area provided for in Code Section 50-8-121 may conduct a study for proposed major economic development projects within its respective rural economic development area. The study shall utilize the most recent economic information available. The proposed economic development projects must have a major impact on the economy […]
Each rural economic development area may submit to the Department of Community Affairs proposed economic development projects by January 1, 1989. All proposed projects shall be endorsed by the appropriate local government and shall be evaluated for funding based upon rating and selection criteria prepared by the department in consultation with state agencies, local governments, […]