DAWSONVILLE, Ga. – The Development Authority of Dawson County will meet at 9 am. Tuesday (Oct. 22) in the Etowah Water and Sewer Authority Board Room, 1162 Ga. Hwy. 53 in Dawsonville.

Items to be discussed include the intergovernmental agreement (IGA)  between the Authority and Dawson County Board of Commissioners approved at Thursday’s commission meeting. The agreement provides for funding of the Authority at an annual rate of 15 percent of one mill based on a countywide M&O through Dec. 31, 2029. Payments are to be made on the first day of each calendar quarter.

Attorney Joey Homans will make a presentation on the potential paving of West Hightower Road, a private road in Dawson County.

Financial Director Mike Ball will present the Authority’s financial report.

Development Authority Chairman Brian Trapnell will provide updates on the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant and the Housing Task Force as well as a proposal for website services. The ARC grant is a $100,000 grant with 50 percent provided by the federal government.

Dawson County Chamber of Commerce President Christie Moore and Economic Director Betsy McGriff will present an Economic Development Director Betsy McGriff will present an economic development report.

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