March 13, 1973 BOC minutes. Activated as created under the Development Authorities Laws, O.C.G.A. 36-62-1 through 36-62-12. Cobb County Code Section 3-21-1 through 3-21-6. 2006 Legislative amendment to O.C.G.A. 36-62-4(a) changed the terms of appointment for all members of the Development Authority from six (6) years to four (4) years.

Created for the purpose of developing and promoting for the public good and general welfare trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities in the County. Authority was created as a body corporate and politic created upon the approval of the Development Authorities Law of 1969, Section 2. Authority consists of seven members appointed by the Board of Commissioners, each of whom is a taxpayer of Cobb County and none of whom is an officer or employee of Cobb County. All terms are for four (4) years. Members receive no compensation.

Nelson Geter, Executive Director
Cobb Chamber
ngeter@cobbchamber.org
770-859-2342

Jessica Guinn, Agency Director
Community Development
jessica.guinn@cobbcounty.org

Sabrina Wright, Department Director
Economic Development
sabrina.wright@cobbcounty.org
770-528-2018