At its meeting last week, the Coweta County Development Authority discussed how different types of development shape the county’s long-term financial health.

The discussion followed a presentation of a draft cost-of-community-services study prepared by Georgia Tech researchers.

Development Authority President Sarah Jacobs said the study compares how much tax revenue is generated by residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural properties against the cost of providing county services.

After Jacobs’ presentation, board members said the draft highlights the importance of maintaining a balanced tax digest and ensuring that growth pays for itself.

Several pointed to industrial projects, including data centers, as examples of development that could bring in jobs and revenue without pu

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