Project Gemstone

An economic development project that was subject to ordinance approval by the County Council.

Third reading passed 6-0 on July 14, 2026. Watch for the next recap.

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July 14, 2026

Votes at a glance - First Reading of Ordinance for Project Gemstone: PASSED (Unanimous). - First Reading of Lease Agreement for 632 W. Dekalb St. (SCDNR): PASSED (Unanimous). - First Reading of Lease Agreement for 632 W. Dekalb St. (Forestry Commission): PASSED (Unanimous). - Resolution to Negotiate Fee-in-Lieu Agreeme…

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June 23, 2026

- FY 2026-2027 Budget (3rd Reading): PASSED 7-0. - Project Ballast Economic Incentive (2nd Reading): PASSED 4-3. (No votes: Russell Brazell, Danny Catoe, Jimmy Jones). - Project Gemstone Economic Incentive (2nd Reading): PASSED 7-0. - Joint Industrial Park Amendment - Project Gemstone (2nd Reading): PASSED 7-0. - Lease…

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June 9, 2026

The headline Council moves forward with economic development and infrastructure bond. The Council approved the first reading of ordinances related to "Project Gemstone," including a special source revenue credit agreement and an industrial park expansion, while also advancing a $2 million bond for wastewater infrastruc…

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