Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority
Joint development authorities in the state of Georgia
Joint development authorities in the state of Georgia
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Joint development authorities (JDAs) are a collaborative effort of two or more jurisdictions to guide the development of a region. The importance of JDAs in Georgia has increased since the passage of the Business Expansion and Support Act (BEST) of 1994\.[Dan McRae](http://www.danmcrae.info/whitepapers/wp_jan07b.pdf) Partner, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP The BEST program allows for an additional $500 credit through the state of Georgia's Job Tax Credit program.[Georgia Department of Community Affairs](http://www.dca.state.ga.us/economic/TaxCredits/programs/downloads/summaryTC_Best.pdf) executive summary of the Georgia Business Expansion and Support Act In the state of Georgia, two or more jurisdictions may combine to form a joint development authority. In addition, the 2003 House Bill 309 of the Georgia General Assembly allows or the "creation and activation of a joint development authority for a county of this state and a contiguous county of an adjoining state" insofar as to allow for the join collaboration of recreational projects such as sports facilities and amphitheaters[Georgia General Assembly](http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2003_04/fulltext/hb309.htm) 2003 H.B. 309


What is the purpose of JDAs?