GRAD Certified Sites
The Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD) Program offers 60 industrial certified sites that are ready for fast-track construction projects through advance due diligence. To qualify for GRAD status, available sites must meet the program's due diligence standards, be reviewed by a third party and earn the final approval of a board of advisors comprised of public and private sector economic development professionals. Categories of due diligence include:
- Phase I environmental assessment
- Preliminary geotechnical investigation
- Cultural and endangered species investigation
- Zoning designation
- Utility service assessment
- Wetlands and stream delineation
Search and view profiles of Georgia's GRAD Certified sites: karirhotelier.com/SiteSelector. Find out how to get a site certified or renew an existing GRAD site certification in your community. Companies that have benefited from Georgia's certified sites program include:
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Electric Cities of Georgia
Georgia EMC
Georgia Power