He also discussed

the goals and development strategies of the Development Authority. "Our

Board members represent the county, the airport authority and the three

largest cities in Fayette County," he explained.

"They

are interested in balanced and controlled growth, of protecting our quality

of life and enhancing the things that make our community special. They

also have a responsibility to the taxpayers. That's why we try to balance

the growth of quality business with residential and workforce needs.

"If we

continue to help local companies grow and at the same time diversify the

tax base with selected new industry, we can help alleviate the tax for

services burden on the average homeowner and allow the local governments

to offer enhanced services. We're interested in developing our community

for today and tomorrow, not in just growing for growth's sake."

Richard Smith,

director of economic development for Griffin Technical College, also spoke

to the group about the Certified Construction Worker program being offered

for the program, said that there are current programs at McIntosh High

School and Sandy Creek High School in Fayette County.

"This

is an introduction to the construction industry, and it covers such subjects

as workplace ethics, decision making, problem solving, teamwork and safety,"

said Smith. He said the program's graduates would be "valuable, skilled

employees for your companies."

Wachovia served

as sponsor for the meeting. Southern Community Bank is the association's

underwriting sponsor for this year's meetings.

The Home Builders

Association of Midwest Georgia serves builders in Fayette, Coweta, Spalding,

Heard and Meriwether counties. More information about the association

can be obtained by calling the association office at 770-716-7109.

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