PURPOSE, POWERS, AND OVERVIEW
OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE PARK
BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BIDA)
Overview:
The College Park Business and Industrial Development Authority, also known as the Clearly College Park Development Authority.The College Park Business and Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) was established with a mission to promote general welfare, trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities to further the community’s economic development initiatives. The tools available to this end include the disposition of real estate, public-private financing (bonds, payments-in-lieu-of taxes) and other incentives.
BIDA Charter:
The Authority was created by an Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia in 1980, and subsequent Amendment in 2018 updating how BIDA members are appointed. Seven members comprise the Board – the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem, and five members appointed by Mayor and Council of College Park.
BIDA Charter (enabling amendment) (1980)
The Authority By-Laws(2005
Opportunities:
College Park offers the best connectivity options in our nation. Home to the world's business airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, College Park also has direct access to I-85, I-285, Hwy 29, and Camp Creek Parkway. Metro Atlanta's transit agency, MARTA, has a rail station in the heart of College Park that provides easy access to Atlanta's key business districts. Our Sky Train connects the airport to Georgia's second largest convention facility, the Georgia International Convention Center, with 400,000 sf of meeting space. Finally, our Airport Area Community Improvement District offers exciting innovations in micro-transit.
Discover how YOUR business can benefit from our connections. We have hundreds of acres of land available, ideally suited for corporate facilities, with some available for industrial uses. Contact us to learn more!
BIDA Business Awards Winners List 2024
Legacy of Glory Church - Business of the Year-Main Street & Virginia Ave.
Kinder Kollege- Business of the Year-Old National & Southside Corridor
Clearly College Park BIDA Board Members
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Dr. Subrenia Willis
BIDA Board Chair At-Large
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Tracey Wyatt
BIDA Board Vice Chair
Ward III |
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Dr. Leithea Williams
BIDA Board Secretary-Treasurer
Ward I |
Lisa Parker
BIDA Member
Ward II
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Selissa Jefferson
BIDA Member
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Bianca Motley Broom
Mayor |
Jamelle McKenzie
Mayor Pro-Tem
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