Sammy Rich

The board conducted an annual meeting focused on the election of officers, where a new Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer were appointed. The board reviewed the fourth quarter 2025 financial report and discussed the status of various economic development projects, including updates on new RFIs and industry recruitment strategies focused on advanced manufacturing, medical, and aerospace sectors. Additionally, the board planned an upcoming welcoming event for project managers from state economic development agencies and held an executive session to deliberate on real estate matters. A decision was made to table the identification and nomination of new board members until a future meeting.

The meeting included an executive session to discuss real estate matters. Under new business, the board approved the termination of a purchase and sale agreement for 24 acres in the North Floyd Industrial Park and authorized a new purchase and sale agreement for 37 acres in the same park, including the authorization for the Chairman to sign the agreement.

The board conducted an executive session to discuss real estate matters. A new member, Kevin Evans, was nominated and approved to fill a vacant seat. The board also amended the agenda to rename 'Project SVN' to 'Elevated Steel' and discussed the potential purchase of 24 acres in the North Floyd Industrial Park by the Elevated Steel project. Furthermore, the board voted to proceed with the consideration of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Elevated Steel project.

The meeting included a Constitutional Meeting segment where several Constitutional Officials were sworn into office, followed by the reappointment of a board member. During the subsequent Annual Meeting segment, At-Large Members were sworn in. Key actions taken included the election of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer for the new term. The financial report for December 2025 was presented and approved, showing a net income of $11,456.35. The activity report noted five new RFIs and a marketing update encouraging attendance at a welcome dinner in February. The authority also conducted an executive session to discuss real estate and litigation matters.