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Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns this week announced plans to develop a plan to ensure the state has enough energy and water to support the ongoing economic development boom.
Burns made the announcement while laying out his priorities for the upcoming legislative session. This occurs amid an influx of new economic development projects, including high-profile manufacturing projects and data centers. He said State Representative Brad Thomas will lead the effort, which he said would create the state’s first comprehensive resource management plan in over 20 years.
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