Development Authority of Washington County

131 – B West Haynes St., PO Box 582

Sandersville, Georgia 31082

Phone: 478-552-3288   Fax: 478-552-1449

tmcdonald@sandersville.net

The Development Authority of Washington County is an official county authority authorized by Georgia statute, the members of which are appointed by the Washington County Board of Commissioners. The Authority is comprised of seven members and is served by a full-time executive director.

The Authority, sometimes referred to as the Industrial Development Authority, has the mission of leading the economic development for the county and is the sole authorized issuer of Industrial Revenue Bonds, as often preferred means of financing for economic development projects.

The members of the Development Authority of Washington County are:

Hugh Tarbutton, Chairman

Aubin Willis, Vice Chairman

Ben Tarbutton, Secretary

Ron May, Treasurer

Adam Adolphus, Member

Mike Sheppard, Member

Trey Sheppard, Member

Theo McDonald, Executive Director