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Development Authority of Monroe County
Development Authority of Monroe County

Five Below Tax Breaks

Nov 15, 2018 | Blog, News, News and Press

The new Five Below distribution warehouse under construction in Smarr will pay about $8 million in county and school taxes over the next 21 years after tax breaks were approved on Tuesday.  Read full article at the Monroe County Reporter: Tax breaks OK’d for...
Monroe County Schools won the Cybersafety and Citizenship Award

Monroe County Schools won the Cybersafety and Citizenship Award

Oct 8, 2013 | News

Governments that do cybersecurity right don’t just stay safe from hackers. Sometimes they get a pat on the back too. The Center for Digital Government (CDG) honored seven organizations on Oct. 2 during the third annual Cybersecurity Leadership and Innovation Awards at...

First Monroe County Solar Panel Sparks Education

Oct 8, 2013 | News

A new program at Mary Persons High School will allow students to focus on a career in engineering and technology, and solar energy plays a huge part in their education. These young engineers at Banks Stephens Middle school have to build a chair strong enough to...

Midstate roads to get $10.5 million for upgrades

Oct 8, 2013 | News

Middle Georgia roads are about to get millions of dollars in upgrades. The Georgia Department of Transportation said it announced bids that included: • about $3.6 million to resurface more than 15 miles of Ga. 87 in Monroe County, from near Taylor Road to the Butts...