About Us

The Augusta Economic Development Authority exists for one reason – to facilitate our partners’ projects, propelling our city’s economic growth.

The Augusta Economic Development Authority (AEDA) is the single point of contact for economic development projects in Augusta-Richmond County.

The AEDA is responsible for the recruitment of these new businesses in the areas of industrial, manufacturing, distribution, corporate & regional headquarters, customer service centers, and assistance with other major economic development projects in the county.

The Augusta Economic Development Authority also focuses on military-related companies that will be working with Fort Gordon's new Cyber Command Headquarters.

The AEDA focuses on the existing industries of Richmond County to ensure their continued expansions and retentions.

The AEDA works with neighboring development authorities through the 13-member Unified Development Council of the Augusta Area.

AEDA Team Meeting

Staff

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Cal Wray

President
706-284-5610    CWray@AugustaEDA.org 
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Michael Norris

Vice President of Economic Development
912-657-7222   MNorris@AugustaEDA.org
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Laurie Davis

Operations Manager
706-284-8376   LDavis@AugustaEDA.org
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Justin Prince

Economic Development Coordinator
706-364-6338   Jprince@AugustaEDA.org
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Tim McFalls Sr.

Manager of Commercial and Retail Development
706-833-0624   TMcfalls@AugustaEDA.org
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Daniel J. Evans

Grant Writer and Economic Researcher
706-833-6521  devans@AugustaEDA.org

AEDA Board Meetings

A meeting of the Board of Directors for the Authority will be held April 16th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.    Please contact Laurie Davis at the Development Authority office at 1450 Greene Street, Suite 3500 or e-mail ldavis@augustaeda.org or call 706-284-8376 for any additional information.  

Board Members

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Wayne Gossage

Chairman
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Wilber "Butch" Gallop, Jr.

Vice Chairman
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Shell Berry

Secretary
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Gregory Hill

Treasurer
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Melanie Taylor

Board Member
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William Hollingsworth

Board Member
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Deke Copenhaver

Board Member
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Collette D'Antignac

Board Member
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Corey Johnson

Board Member

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