§ 6-4-7. General Powers
The authority shall have all of the powers necessary, proper, or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter. The powers enumerated in this Code section are cumulative of and in addition to each other and other powers granted elsewhere in this chapter and no such power limits or restricts […]
§ 6-3-20.1. Management, Ownership, or Control of Airports by Foreign Citizens or Businesses With Substantial Foreign Ownership Prohibited
As used in this Code section, the term: “Airport” means the real and personal property constituting an airport as a complete entity or unit, and the management, operation, or control of an airport means the overall management, operation, or control of the airport as a complete entity or unit. “Business entity with a substantial foreign […]
§ 6-4-8. Requirements for Issuance of Revenue Bonds, Notes, or Other Obligations
Revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by an authority shall be paid solely from the property, including, but not limited to, real property, fixtures, personal property, revenues, or other funds pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated, or otherwise encumbered to secure or to pay such bonds, notes, or other obligations. All revenue bonds, notes, and […]
§ 6-3-21. Lands Acquired, Owned, Leased, Controlled, or Occupied by Local Governments Deemed for Public Purposes; Effect on Ad Valorem Taxation
Any lands acquired, owned, leased, controlled, or occupied by counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions for the purpose or purposes enumerated in Code Section 6-3-20 shall be and are declared to be acquired, owned, leased, controlled, or occupied for public, governmental, and municipal purposes; provided, however, that with respect to facilities located on such lands, […]
§ 6-4-9. Additional Provisions Governing Issuance of Bonds, Notes, or Other Obligations
Subject to the limitations and procedures provided by this Code section, the agreements or instruments executed by the authority may contain such provisions not inconsistent with law as shall be determined by the members of the authority. The proceeds derived from the sale of all bonds, notes, and other obligations issued by the authority shall […]
§ 6-3-22. Methods of Acquisition of Property for Airports and Landing Fields
Private property needed by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision for an airport or landing field or for the expansion of an airport or landing field may be acquired by grant, purchase, lease, or other means, if such county, municipality, or other political subdivision is able to agree with the owners of the property […]
§ 6-4-10. Development of Air Transportation Projects
The implementation of new air transportation projects that are planned to accommodate 14 C.F.R. Part 121 aircraft operations within the State of Georgia develops and promotes for the public good and general welfare, trade, commerce, tourism, industry, and employment opportunities and promotes the general welfare of the state by creating a favorable climate for the […]
§ 6-3-23. Payment of Costs of Acquisition of Property for Airports or Landing Fields
Costs of acquisition of real property, in accordance with this article, for an airport or landing field may be paid for by appropriation of moneys available therefor or wholly or partly from the proceeds of the sale of bonds of the county, municipality, or other political subdivision, as the legislative body of such political subdivision […]
§ 6-4-11. Liberal Construction of Chapter
The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its stated purpose. The offer, sale, or issuance of bonds, notes, or other obligations by the authority shall not be subject to regulation under the laws of the State of Georgia regulating the sale of securities, as heretofore and hereafter amended. No notice, proceeding, […]
§ 6-3-24. Appropriation of Funds for Development, Operation, Maintenance, or Control of Air Facilities
The local public authorities having power to appropriate moneys within the counties, municipalities, or other public subdivisions acquiring, establishing, developing, operating, maintaining, or controlling airports or landing fields under this article are authorized to appropriate and cause to be raised, by taxation or otherwise, in such counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions, moneys sufficient to […]