- In 1981…
– O.C.G.A 36-62-5.1 allows the creation of multi-jurisdictional development authorities. - In 1995…
– The County Commissioners of Bibb and Twiggs counties form the Bibb-Twiggs Development Authority for the purpose of job creation, encouraging economic growth, and improving the availability of regional opportunities for member counties. - In 1999…
– Monroe County becomes a member of the Development Authority. - In 2001…
– The Development Authority of Bibb, Twiggs and Monroe Counties was renamed the Central Georgia Joint Development Authority (CGJDA).
– Jones County joins CGJDA. - In 2006…
– CGJDA receives a grant from the Department of Defense (DoD) to address encroachment. - In 2010…
– Houston County joins CGJDA.
– Crawford County joins CGJDA. - In 2012…
– Peach County joins CGJDA.
– Bibb County, Houston County, and Peach County enter into an intergovernmental agreement committing funds to the encroachment project.
- In 2015…
– Baldwin County joins CGJDA. - In 2016…
– Wilkinson County joins CGJDA.
– Pulaski County joins CGJDA. - In 2017…
– Putnam County joins CGJDA.