Mission Statement

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Liberty County Development Authority (LCDA) is to develop and promote industry for the public good and welfare of the county. To accomplish this mission the LCDA recruits industries looking for new locations. LCDA has also developed industrial parks; constructed shell buildings; developed retention and recruitment programs; supported educational and workforce development programs; and formed partnerships with other public and private entities.

Board of Directors

LCDA is guided by a seven-member Board of Directors with automatic seats for the Liberty County Board of Commissioners chairman and the mayor of the city of Hinesville to ensure continuous and informed political representation and to facilitate development projects. The county commission appoints four additional board members. One more is appointed by the city council.

Staff

A four-member staff consisting of a CEO, COO, Manager of Marketing and Research, and an Office Assistant, is employed to help the board implement LCDA’s mission.

This staff also engages extensively with an “extended staff,” which includes development professionals in allied organizations such as the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Georgia Power Company, Coastal Electric Cooperative, Canoochee Electric Cooperative, Savannah Technical College, Georgia Southern University, and Liberty County School System’s College and Career Academy.

History
LCDA was established in 1958 by an amendment to the Georgia Constitution to create and enhance economic growth and development in Liberty County.