Following a closed session that lasted approximately 20 minutes during the Aug. 21 meeting, the Banks County Development Authority unanimously approved the purchase of some property at Banks Crossing.
The authority approved chairman Scott Ledford to purchase the property for $1.6 million and sign the contract on the 109.489 acres being purchased from Black Family Enterprises, L.P. and Wiley Black.
The property, located in the southeastern portion of Banks County, is across from Wendy’s and runs behind Boots, etc.
In a handout prepared by Brad Day, Banks County Planner, Day reported the funds for the purchase of the property comes from Development Authority reserves that were saved and intended for this purpose.
Day said, “It is hoped that this investment will spur additional investment by private sources in Banks County. This investment should result in 250 jobs or more at full development. The investment should add $10-$20 million to the Banks County tax base at full development.”
Development Authority approves purchase of land
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shakingmyhead
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09/03/12 at 06:56 AM
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Banks County has a "Development Authority"? What in heck have they been doing for the last 15 years? I have seen no development in the 15 years I've lived here. Development Authority....puleese!
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Puleese
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09/07/12 at 05:03 PM
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Where have you been? They've been keeping the La Ha in business.
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Anonymous
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09/04/12 at 12:17 PM
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Hey shaking, What in the world has kept you in Banks Co. for 15 Years?? Do us a favor and DON'T stay 15 more.
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Welcome to 'country'
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09/18/12 at 06:27 PM
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Asking that question I'll bet you're on the planning board, and are one of the people who 'like it the way it is". PS when gasoline hit's $4.00 a gallon and people are still forced to drive to Gainesville, Athens, Cornelia to buy food, you'll wish you could leave too.