Coweta County

is moving forward in its quest to lure more economic development.

During Tuesday's

meeting of the Coweta County Commission, Chairman Robert wood announced

the Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce and the Coweta County Development

Authority voiced their support for the county's effort.

Last week,

the commission unanimously approved the concept of hiring a staff member

to head up the county's economic development office.

Wood announced

that he had received letters from the chamber and the Development Authority

announcing their support for the proposal.

Wood said the

next step would be to form a commission comprised of all the agencies

that would guide the formation of the economic development office.

Commissioner

Jim McGuffey, who serves on the county's Economic Development Commission,

said the commission needs to fast-track this position.

McGuffey said

the new person would report to County Administrator Theron Gay and a job

description should be devised immediately.

The county

already has Buddy Harrison in place, who markets the Shenandoah Industrial

Park.

Commission

Chairman Robert Wood said the person hired would probably work closely

with Harrison, but also work on retaining existing industries and working

with small businesses.

McGuffey said

the funding for the new position would come from funds previously allocated

$275,000 for economic development.

The commission

approved the concept unanimously and asked Gay to report back with all

the details after they are finalized.