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FAYETTE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AWARDS FIVE SIGNIFICANT GRANTS TO LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES TO EMPOWER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
March 28, 2024
In a monumental stride toward community-centered economic development, the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) is proud to announce the recipients of its initial round of grants, totaling an impressive $1,229,785. These grants are poised to serve as the catalyst for transformative projects that contribute to the economic vitality of Fayette County.
Film Industry Impact Report
January 31, 2024
The Fayette County Development Authority is pleased to present the Film Industry Impact Report that we commissioned in 2023 from Boyette Strategic Advisors. This report highlights and evaluates the impact of the film industry in Fayette County. Please read more below.
Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas Named to FCDA Board of Directors
January 4, 2024
Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas, a distinguished veteran educator with nearly three decades of experience in secondary and post-secondary education, currently holds the esteemed position as the President of the Executive Leadership Academy and Talent Initiatives for the Technical College System of Georgia. Dr. Thomas was recently appointed by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners to the Fayette County Development Authority Board. This appointment underscores her reputation as a respected figure in educational administration and her commitment to fostering workforce development in the community.
U.S. SOCCER SELECTS SITE IN FAYETTE COUNTY, GEORGIA FOR FUTURE HOME OF NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
December 7, 2023
Coca-Cola will be a founding partner of the National Training Center and support U.S. Soccer’s goals of inspiring future generations and growing the game across Georgia and the entire country. Key site selection criteria included proximity and accessibility to a major international airport, optimal climate for year-round use, viable site infrastructure, and support from a diverse, growing community with opportunity to drive economic impact locally.
GEDA Names FCDA Chairman as 2023 Volunteer of the Year
November 27, 2023
At its Annual Awards luncheon, the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) recognized top deals of the year and excellence by individuals. Awards included the Deals of the Year, Committee Chair and Member of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Rip Wiley Award for Professional Excellence. Nearly 200 economic developers from around the state attended the ceremony at the Georgia Tech Hotel at Tech Square in Midtown Atlanta. Volunteer of the Year Award The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes an individual economic development volunteer for outstanding service to an economic development organization or community. This year’s recipient is Darryl Hicks with Fayette County Development Authority.
Fayette County Development Authority Selects New Director of Existing Industries
October 15, 2023
The Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) is proud to welcome Amanda Fields, a distinguished economic development professional with over two decades of experience, as its new Director of Existing Industries.
Fayette County Development Authority Selects Niki Vanderslice President & CEO
March 1, 2023
The Board of Directors of the Fayette County Development Authority (FCDA) have selected Niki Vanderslice to serve as President & Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2023.
CLOSED-RFP #2023-0101 Accounting/Bookkeeping
January 4, 2023
The FCDA is seeking proposals for qualified independent accounting/bookkeeping services. Proposals will be received until 3p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2023.
Piedmont Fayette Named One of Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Seventh Straight Year
February 9, 2021
Piedmont Fayette today announced that it has achieved the Healthgrades 2021 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award. Piedmont Fayette is among the top one percent of nearly 4,500 hospitals assessed nationwide for superior clinical performance year-over-year according to Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems.