Economic Development - Page 2 - Putnam Development Authority

Eatonton-Putnam County South Industrial Park Grading Project

CONTRACT AWARDED The South Industrial Park, Phase I grading and clearing project was awarded at the Putnam Development Authority board meeting on Monday, January 14, 2019. The contract will be issued to Taylor and Sons,...

Why Eatonton-Putnam County residents should vote YES for continued SPLOST success

Middle Georgia Student & Young Professional Survey open until November 15th

Through the Future IQ Regional Planning effort, we’ve learned that the Student/Young Professional demographic need a more relatable survey than the one previously distributed. I am hopeful that you have channels via your organization this...

Terry Schwindler Receives Designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from IEDC

Eatonton, GA - October 5, 2024 - Terry Schwindler, Economic Development Director of the Putnam Development Authority earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills...

Putnam Development Authority - Recent Accomplishments - August 2018

Putnam Development Authority has been awarded a $446,552 OneGeorgia grant to assist in developing a 50-acre GRAD (Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development) certified site in the Eatonton-Putnam South Industrial Park. Interfor announced a $50...

Middle Georgia Economic Alliance Stakeholder Survey open until August 31st

We are asking all Middle Georgia residents and business owners to participate in the Middle Georgia Economic Alliance Stakeholder Survey. Please give us you input and respond to the survey by August 31st. Click here to...

Interfor announces $50 million+ Equipment Upgrade & Eatonton Mill Modernization

PDA awarded $446,552 OneGeorgia Equity grant

Christopher Nunn, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, recently announced the approval of $446,552 in OneGeorgia Equity grant funds to the Putnam Development Authority. Approved on June 20 at the OneGeorgia Board meeting,...

Regional think tank plans for economic growth

By Shannon Sneed The Eatonton Messenger June 28, 2024 Local representatives recently joined other Middle Georgia stakeholders to participate in a regional charrette to create an economic action plan predominantly independent of Department of Defense...

PDA hosts business and industry meeting May 8, 2024

By Shannon Sneed The Eatonton Messenger May 24, 2024 Showcasing the many incentives Putnam County offers established, new and potential startup companies, the Putnam Development Authority hosted a business and industry meeting May 8 that...