About the Building Authority

The Authority consists of the five mayors plus two county representatives which are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Authority also engages a paid professional to handle the daily activities of the organization. This person is housed in the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce building in Carnesville and works Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Authority meets at 5:30 pm on the second Monday of each month at the Chamber office.

The Authority works actively with the joint Authority of Franklin, Hart and Stephens counties to promote the north east corner of the state. We co-host the Franklin/Hart Manufacturers Council in support of our existing industry program. We also coordinate our marketing program with the Georgia Department of Industry Trade and Tourism, Georgia Power Company, the Georgia Electrical Membership Corporation and other statewide economic development professionals.

We act as the central point of contact for business interested in a Franklin County. We maintain a complete listing of available sites and buildings suitable for industrial use as well as demographics and supporting data essential to new and existing industry activities. We work very closely with local schools and universities in order to improve our education system, our work force skills, and to setup QuickStart training programs for new and expanding industry.

Officers

• Chairman: Mayor Ralph Owens ( Lavonia )

• Vice Chairman: Mayor Harris Little ( Carnesville )

• Secretary/Treasurer: Mayor Brian James ( Franklin Springs )

• Mayor Bill Stewart ( Royston )

• Mayor Ray Morgan ( Canon )
• Mr. Gerald Voyles ( County )

• Mr. Shuratt Whitworth ( County )