State’s Deal for Megasite Could be New Model
Wednesday, June 9th, 2021
The state’s deal to buy a massive undeveloped tract near Savannah was reached using a new economic development strategy that could be replicated throughout Georgia.
The pending purchase of a 2,284-acre tract along I-16 in Bryan County marks the first time that the state has partnered with multiple county development authorities on an acquisition. The state pooled its own funds with local money so it could make a higher purchase offer, said Pat Wilson, the state’s economic development commissioner.
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