Senate Resolution 41
By: Senators Walker III of the 20th, Beach of the 21st, Tillery of the 19th, Gooch of the 51st,
Kennedy of the 18th and others
A RESOLUTION
Commending the OneGeorgia Authority; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the year 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the OneGeorgia Authority's
creation; and
WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority was established in 2000, with legislation enabling
the creation of the OneGeorgia Authority being signed into law on April 21, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority represents a strong partnership between the executive
and legislative branches of state government as well as between state and local leaders
aligned by mission; and
WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority promotes economic security for Georgians through
the development and retention of employment opportunities in rural areas across Georgia;
and
WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority serves as a financial partner and catalyst in helping
rural communities maintain an excellent quality of life while also creating sustainable and
diversified communities; and
WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority is a highly-flexible program that works directly with
local governments and authorities to enhance economic opportunities for economic vitality
within rural Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority has invested over $778 million into rural
communities in Georgia since its inception in 2000; and
WHEREAS, the OneGeorgia Authority has leveraged over $21 billion in private investment
and over $816 million in community investment; and
WHEREAS, through the awarding of 872 awards, the OneGeorgia Authority has spurred the
creation of over 65,000 new direct jobs by companies locating or expanding operations in
Georgia and facilitated the construction of over 2,500 new housing units; and
WHEREAS, the efforts of the OneGeorgia Authority have contributed to Georgia having
been cited by Area Development Magazine as the No. 1 state to conduct business in for 11
straight years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
commend the OneGeorgia Authority for its significant impact on the lives of rural Georgians
as well as on Georgia's economic growth and success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the OneGeorgia
Authority.