Former Congressman Kwanza Hall appointed chairman of Develop Fulton

In a unanimous decision, former United States Congressman Kwanza Hall was elected as the new chairman of Develop Fulton during a special called meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12. Hall, who previously served as vice chairman, will succeed outgoing Chairman Georgia Sen. Brandon Beach.“Expanding Fulton County’s diverse, resilient, and thriving business community is at the heart of our mission,” said Hall, who has previously served as the U.S. representative for Georgia’s 5th Congressional District and will be sworn in as the next chairman on Sept. 24. “We’re focused on job creation and expanding our tax base with quality development emerging from leading growth industries including logistics, clean tech, biomedical, manufacturing, fintech and more. Together, we will continue to equitably explore opportunities for both south and north Fulton’s thriving corridors. I am excited about the future of Develop Fulton and grateful for the trust my colleagues have placed in me as chairman.”Develop Fulton, also known as the Development Authority of Fulton County, is among the preeminent development authorities in the southeastern United States. It has issued more than $25 billion in bonds and helped well over 450 businesses and institutions build, renovate, expand or relocate in Fulton County, Georgia.Created in 1973 by...