Economic development has the ability to build a stronger future while protecting the community. The recently approved Project Blue Hole MOU demonstrated this very well with its development agreement. Earlier this year as discussions surrounding Project Blue Hole progressed, the Development Authority of Early County quickly recognized the important responsibility to ensure that the City of Blakely had appropriate protections as this new industry prepared to locate within its j

Susanne Reynolds, Director for the Development Authority of Early County (center), served on a panel alongside Tiffany Holmes, Deputy Director of the Georgia Chamber Foundation, and Jason Dunn, Executive Director for the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority. The panel discussed “Responsible Economic Development and Building Stronger Communities Through Growth.” I had the opportunity to participate on a panel at the Georgia Chamber Rural Prosperity Summit held

As stated by the Tax Assessor during the presentation, the office is willing to help answer questions related to assessments, state law, and assessment processes. Early County Tax Assessors Office - 182 Court Square, Blakely GA 39823 P: 229-723-3088 or shauna.jordan@earlycounty.org. Please reach out directly to their office with questions or concerns. Last week I began the recap of the Early County Tax Assessor’s explanation of personal property assessments. On September 14,