Greene County Development Authority

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

$13.4 million sewer service expansion approved

The Greene County Development Authority, Board of Commissioners, and private investors have entered into an intergovernmental agreement to expand the county’s wastewater collection system by $13.4 million.According to the development authority at its Aug. 13 meeting, the project's purpose centers...
The meeting room used by the Greensboro Planning & Zoning Board was literally standing room only as board members heard arguments regarding a proposed light-industrial development on 364 acres. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The meeting room used by the Greensboro Planning & Zoning Board was literally standing room only as board members heard arguments regarding a proposed light-industrial development on 364 acres. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Big development rejected by Greensboro P&Z board

The small meeting room at Greensboro City Hall was packed with 40 people and others were out in the parking lot, crowding the door attempting to hear or see.It was the city Planning and Zoning Board meeting, and they were there to speak against the annexation of 364 acres of land across Highway 44...
The Athens Tech property in Greene County is leased from the Development Authority. CONTRIBUTED

The Athens Tech property in Greene County is leased from the Development Authority. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County Development Authority looking at Athens Tech

Athens Tech has had a significant presence in Greene County for a number of years since it was located here in 1998. Its aim is to offer core classes, diploma programs, community and continuing education classes, adult literacy services, and career development assistance.
The Lake Oconee Church on Highway 44 is expanding its parking (foreground) and constructing a new building (center, distant) to hold services and classes. A Dunkin’ donut store is being built on the corner (far left). MARK ENGEL/Staff

The Lake Oconee Church on Highway 44 is expanding its parking (foreground) and constructing a new building (center, distant) to hold services and classes. A Dunkin’ donut store is being built on the corner (far left). MARK ENGEL/Staff

GCDA steps back from LOA-BOE talks, focuses on development

The Greene County Development Authority is stepping back from its recent involvement in the lawsuit between the Greene County Board of Education and Lake Oconee Academy.