Community Corner

May 12, 1980: Industry Potential

The Winder City Council voted on this date in 1980 apply for a grant that would award the city $300,000 and potentially bring in a new industry.

In a called meeting May 12, 1980, the Winder City Council voted 3-2 to apply for an Urban Development Action Grant that would award the city $300,000 and potentially bring in a new industry. The funds would be used as part of a loan to a Canadian gear manufacturing that would locate in Winder if $1 million in loans for equipment could be obtained.


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